Crime
Man in Westlake chase admits murder
Jamie Wingwood, the suspect involved in last week’s high-speed chase that ended in Westlake, confessed to the murder ... Read more
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Local News
Austin man faces multiple charges
The suspect arrested in Monday’s high-speed chase ending in Westlake has been identified as Jamie Wingwood, 40, of ... Read more
Local News
Teacher accused of rape
Lake Charles Charter Academy teacher arrested for indecent behavior with 10-year-old student Deidra R. Smith, a teacher at ... Read more
Crime
Newborn abandoned
Search on for mother of baby found in hospital parking lot Authorities are seeking the mother of a ... Read more
Local News
Human trafficking focus of conference
By Jack Vanchiere news@americanpress.com Understanding human trafficking and identifying possible victims was one of the topics discussed during ... Read more
Local News
Counseling agency expands to fill vital needs in community
Since its initial establishment as a professional counseling center by the Junior League of Lake Charles in 1970, ... Read more
Local News
Setting their sights on the future
Jeff Davis high school students explore career possibilities JENNINGS — Students from Jeff Davis Parish had a chance ... Read more
Crime
LC couple finances home with Oxycodone sales
Facing up to 20 years in prison, $1 million fine A Lake Charles couple who admitted selling Oxycodone ... Read more
Editorials
Opiod crisis has affected the lives of too many
The American Press The opioid crisis has shattered too many lives across Louisiana, and it’s time for the ... Read more
Editorials
Congrats in order for new Ward 3 Marshal
The American Press Congratulations are in order to Vic Salvador, Ward 3’s newest city marshal. Salvador was elected ... Read more