Latest spokesperson

Scene

LOUISIANA PIRATE FESTIVAL Arrr you ready?

The Louisiana Pirate Festival announced its lineup for the annual celebration in a joint news conference with the ... Read more

Local News

Sulphur woman arrested for negligent homicide

A 26-year-old Sulphur woman was arrested Wednesday after her 8-month-old son died in her home. Lacey A. Blount, ... Read more

Local News

No gun found on suspect who was father of 3-year-old patient

Dozens of law enforcement officers surrounded Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Thursday morning after reports of a possible active ... Read more

Local News

Home sweet home

Couple wins St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway <p class="indent">Gene and Connie Hay of Lake Charles are the winners ... Read more

Local News

DeRidder hotel awning catches fire

<p class="p1">DERIDDER — A discarded cigarette may be to blame for a small fire that broke out Sunday ... Read more

Local News

Deputies doing their part to help prevent infant sleep-related deaths

By Gena Latrell glatrell@americanpress.com Thirteen infants have died in Calcasieu Parish so far this year, according to Charlie ... Read more

Local News

Fort Polk soldier fatally shot

Fort Polk Sign Special to American Press Fort Polk officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of ... Read more

Local News

Beauregard recovering from storms

Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Inc. crews work to restore power in the Bundick Lake area Sunday after an F-1 ... Read more