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The Informer: Historic paper mill closed its doors for good in 1981

Residents of the town of Elizabeth were devastated to learn in 1981 that their only industry, Boise Southern’s ... Read more

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The Informer: Radar station moniker was ‘mushroom on the horizon’

The Lake Charles Air Force Station — once located southeast of Lake Charles and across the street from ... Read more

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The Informer: Unique memorial honored those who died in Vietnam

Last month, the city of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission unveiled the official Louisiana Vietnam Veterans Memorial ... Read more

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The Informer: Parish voted in 1987 to save historic courthouse

In the late 1980s, a battle ensued as to whether to keep or demolish the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse. ... Read more

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The Informer: Boys Village has been ‘busy building men’

A successful capital improvements campaign for Boys Village in 1980 allowed the full-service residential care center for boys ... Read more

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The Informer: Downtown almost lost a beloved landmark in the 70s

Nestled in the heart of downtown Lake Charles, the art-deco Gothic-style Charleston Hotel was closed by the state ... Read more

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The Informer: Burton Coliseum overcame rocky start in the 1980s

Country-western singer Lynn Anderson and more than a dozen world champion cowboys were featured in the 37th annual ... Read more

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THE INFORMER: Wrecking ball claims old Calcasieu Parish Jail

“Destruction of a historic downtown Calcasieu Parish building will begin this week. But the hundreds of thousands who’ve ... Read more

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The Informer: Lake Charles Rice Mill explosion ends saga that began in 1890s

A raging fire destroyed the historic Lake Charles Rice Mill on North Kirkman Street, engulfing the central warehouse ... Read more

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The Informer: McNeese’s turnstiles clicked for 11,000 fans during first game

Dubbed “The Hole” for its unique design and layout, construction on the McNeese State College Football Stadium began ... Read more