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Calcasieu River on ‘life support’ from pollution, listed as endangered
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana’s economy ... Read more
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Community rallies to support family of Calcasieu River drowning victim
Family, friends and neighbors of a Grand Lake man who drowned Sunday in the Calcasieu River near Kinder ... Read more
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LC man drowns during family outing in the Calcasieu River
A Lake Charles man drowned Sunday during a family outing after being pulled under by a current in ... Read more
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Portion of Calcasieu River closed to boat traffic
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is closing part of the Calcasieu River to recreational boat traffic due to ... Read more
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Panel meets today to discuss I-10 bridge
John Guidroz Members of the Lake Charles Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Policy Committee will meet at ... Read more
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Building a bridge to the future: Residents share views on options for I-10 span
John Guidroz Several locals who took part in a Thursday Zoom meeting voiced support for one of the ... Read more
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Go-ahead given to finance new Interstate 10/Calcasieu River bridge
John Guidroz A state legislative committee gave approval Wednesday for the state Department of Transportation and Development to ... Read more
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Tensions high with north Lake Charles zoning debate
Tensions were high in the City Council chambers on Monday night as several members of the north Lake ... Read more
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Elevated interchange proposed
WESTLAKE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has presented its latest plan to address Sampson Street ... Read more
Editorials
Businessman has plan for financing bridges
The American Press Jim Bernhard, a successful Louisiana businessman, has come up with a plan that would finance ... Read more