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State expected to shatter records
Nungesser: Bayou State likely to exceed 50 million visitors Lake Charles celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week with ... Read more
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DOTD: Proposed I-10 bridge plan ‘can be done’
But disagrees with ‘aggressive’ timeline, solely private funds The proposed P3 public/private partnership to finance a new Interstate ... Read more
Editorials
Beware of charity fraud
The American Press The Federal Trade Commission, National Association of State Charities officials, and state charities regulators across ... Read more
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Lake Area Charity Horse Show and Fun Fest to benefit ‘Leader in Me’
The Stables at Le Bocage and the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance will present the Lake Area Charity ... Read more
Editorials
State’s auto insurance rates much too high
Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the country, and it seems clear that isn’t going ... Read more
Editorials
Teacher pay increase receives top priority
The American Press Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to give Louisiana public school teachers at least a $1,000 ... Read more
Business
Driftwood LNG project remains on schedule
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects recently issued environmental schedules for 12 pending liquefied natural ... Read more
Editorials
Adequate education funding essential
The American Press Funding for higher education in Louisiana has stabilized over the last two years, but that ... Read more
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Bingo for Designer Bags
The Lake Charles chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority will host its second annual Bingo for Designer Bags ... Read more
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Fall festivals get green light for downtown action
By Gena Latrell glatrell@americanpress.com <p>This fall is sure to be fantastically festival filled! Chuck Fest is planned for Saturday, ... Read more