National News
Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The Senate was preparing Friday to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison ... Read more
Latest fentanyl
Local News
Community meeting focuses on fentanyl problem
The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office hosted a community meeting about the fentanyl epidemic on Friday in recognition ... Read more
Local News
Senate passes Kennedy-backed bill to combat fentanyl supply chain from Mexico, China
Special to the American Press The Senate has passed an anti-fentanyl trafficking bill that U.S. Sen. John Kennedy ... Read more
Crime
41 drug overdoses in Calcasieu since start of year
John Guidroz Calcasieu Parish has reported 41 drug overdose deaths so far this year, Dr. Terry Welke, parish ... Read more