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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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