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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
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How to Watch McNeese vs. SFA on TV or Live Stream – March 3
The McNeese Cowboys (24-6, 18-1 Southland) will look to extend an eight-game winning streak when visiting the Stephen…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, March 4
Monday’s college basketball slate includes two games with a ranked team on the court. Among those games is…
March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
There are plenty of exciting matchups on today’s NHL schedule, including the Tampa Bay Lightning squaring off against…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Southland Games Today, March 3
The Monday college basketball slate in the Southland has plenty of quality competition in store. Among those games…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, March 3
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons versus the Duke Blue Devils is one of two games on the college…