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Wittler elected president of new drainage board
Board members of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (East Calcasieu) met for the first time Tuesday, ... Read more
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Sowela club creates mural
Sowela Technical Community College’s Graphic Art Club recently completed a 264- foot mural at Petro Bowl. The project ... Read more
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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
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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
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Beauregard School Board swears in new members
The Beauregard Parish School Board swore in its newest members this week, as the panel held their first ... Read more
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Police Jury elects president, vice president for 2019
White, Mayo are both serving first terms Calcasieu Parish police jurors Thursday unanimously elected Kevin White, of District ... Read more
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Bush, Louisiana had strong connections
The American Press President George Herbert Walker Bush, who died Friday at age 94, had close ties to ... Read more
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Calcasieu DA’s office donates $100,000 toward expansion of advocacy center
The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office recently donated $100,000 to help fund an expansion of the Children’s Advocacy ... Read more
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Locals recognized for National Philanthropy Day
Local agencies commemorated National Philanthropy Day on Thursday by formally recognizing the businesses and individuals that provide meaningful ... Read more
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‘Ultimate sacrifice’ honored
Event recognizes service of those who were lost An afternoon of remembrance marked Saturday’s POW/MIA plaque dedication ceremony ... Read more