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Parish to forego $2 billion
Deal may have violated La.’s public meetings law <p class="indent">Elected officials with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, School ... Read more
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Extension of flood insurance in works
The American Press Congress is taking steps to approve another temporary extension of the National Flood Insurance Program ... Read more
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Maplewood students get jump start on finance with ‘Dollars and Sense’
<div class="Content"><p class="indent">Representatives from Southwest Louisiana Credit Union visited second-grade students at Maplewood Elementary School Wednesday, teaching age-appropriate ... Read more
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Consolidating districts
Drainage improvements goal of two-phased approach Calcasieu Parish Police Jury staff is recommending a two-phased approach to improve ... Read more
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Cancer patient granted wish of meeting favorite NFL team
<div class="Content"><p class="indent">Chance Boudreaux, 19, has been an Indianapolis Colts fan for as long as he can remember. ... Read more
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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
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Calcasieu gets $3.3M grant from FEMA
Money will be used to elevate homes to prevent future flood damage The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will ... Read more
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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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Governor praises SW La. economic activity
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are setting the standard for economic activity and growth in the state, Gov. ... Read more