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Trying to break even
Civic Center uses city subsidies to cover expenses By Gena Latrell glatrell@americanpress.com <p class="p1">While the Lake Charles Civic ... Read more
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Church marks centennial with gala, parade, performance by Anita Wilson
Christian Baptist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary this weekend with a variety of spiritual and entertainment festivities. ... Read more
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A closer look at inner workings of the Civic Center
By Gena Latrell glatrell@americanpress.com The Lake Charles Civic Center is the city’s downtown destination for entertainment, hosting formal ... Read more
Crime
Trafficking awareness focus of fundraiser
Rusty Havens, a local advocate for victims of trafficking, is working to raise funds so he and a ... Read more
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Pirogue-building, costume contest, Cajun Pirate Cook-off part of Louisiana Pirate Festival lineup
Louisiana Pirate Festival logo full The pirates are coming! The Louisiana Pirate Festival will kick off along the ... Read more
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Over 10,000 pounds of crawfish making its way to annual fest
Crawfish fresh out the boilerCreative Commons The ninth annual Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival is April 13-15 at ... Read more
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CyPhaCon 2018
during Cyphacon at the Civic Center in Lake Charles, La., Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American ... Read more
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The Lake Charles Symphony’s “Rat Pack” summer pops concert set for July 15
The 60th annual summer pops concert features the Lake Charles Symphony performing songs made famous by members of ... Read more
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The Lake Charles Symphony’s “Rat Pack” summer pops concert set for July 15
The 60th annual summer pops concert features the Lake Charles Symphony performing songs made famous by members of ... Read more