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Former LC teacher accused of raping student arraigned

A former Lake Charles Charter Academy teacher accused of raping a 10-year-old student was arraigned on 17 felony ... Read more

Crime

Elderly couple’s deaths appear to be ‘targeted act’

LACASSINE — Authorities are investigating a double homicide after finding the bodies of an elderly Lacassine couple in ... Read more

Local News

Caldwell names 2 deputy chiefs

Franklin, Nicosia referred to as ‘movers and shakers’ Incoming Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell announced Wednesday that ... Read more

Crime

Lafayette man arrested for I-10 incident near Welsh

A Lafayette man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at a motorist on Interstate 10 near ... Read more

Crime

Arrest made in Beauregard deputy’s death

Marrero man charged with second-degree murder; no bond set A Marrero man has been arrested in connection with ... Read more

Local News

No timeline for Jeff Davis jail opening

<p class="p1">JENNINGS — Already several months overdue, parish officials said Tuesday they still do not have a timeline ... Read more

Crime Brief

Murder suspect caught

Special to the American Press A man suspected of murder in Topsy was arrested Thursday in Texas.  David ... Read more

News

Louisiana voting vendor chosen amid bid-rigging complaint

By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s pick to replace thousands of decade-old voting ... Read more

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Vehicle likely to blame for DeRidder house fire

A vehicle parked in the garage of a family home has been named as the likely culprit of ... Read more

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