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Louisiana state agencies hit hard by federal cuts

By Nola McKendry | The Center Square Federal cuts are having a large effect on Louisiana state agencies ...

McNeese Sports

Patience pays off

Munoz making most of her chances   Patience is a virtue…just not in college athletics­–especially not these days. ...

Crime

Second arrest made in death of man found shot inside wrecked vehicle

A second arrest has been made in the March 9 death of a man found suffering from a ...

State News

Landry orders state hiring freeze, says will save Louisiana $20M annually

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square In his latest effort to rein in government spending, Gov. Jeff ...

Local News

Arkansas decision likely means Louisiana’s age verification law is endangered

By Steve Wilson | The Center Square After a federal court struck down Arkansas’ age verification law for ...

Local News

Sowela, Citadel Completions unite for aviation maintenance internship program

Aviation maintenance technology students at Sowela Technical Community College will soon have the opportunity to participate in Louisiana’s ...

Local News

Jim Beam column:Louisiana isn’t failure state

The Republican-controlled Louisiana Legislature over the last 15 months has given GOP Gov. Jeff Landry extensive power over ...

Crime

Jennings man gets 20 years for fatal shooting at convenience store

A Jennings man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting another man in a ...

McNeese Sports

LSU scores late to rout McNeese

  It took just under two hours before mighty LSU showed Lake Charles its stuff. For the first ...

Sports

Miller improves to 9-0, Bucs beat Broncos 5-1

MOSS BLUFF – Behind another stellar pitching performance by senior Jairus Miller, Barbe swept Sam Houston in the ...

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McNeese Sports

Cowboys pound Alcorn

By Jim Gazzolo Special to the American Press   This stretch raised some eyebrows for McNeese State baseball ...

Crime

Westlake man accused of molestation

A Westlake man has been accused of molesting a girl under the age of 13. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s ...

State News

Audit says Louisiana’s temporary aid program doesn’t vet work records

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square For the 13th consecutive year, Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family ...

McNeese Sports

Richards returning to Cowboys

DJ Richards, the best shooter in the Southland Conference for the last two seasons, will return to McNeese ...

National News

Layoffs begin at US health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food

Employees across the massive U.S. Health and Human Services Department began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in an ...

Crime

4/1: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Robert William Moulder III, 44, 2319 Creole St. ‚ ...

Crime

Court date reset in baby’s hot car death

The pre-trial conference for a Jennings mother accused of leaving her 10-month-old daughter unattended in a hot car, ...

Local News

Vietnam State Veterans Memorial dedication: Remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice

Lake Charles is now officially the home of the Louisiana Vietnam State Veterans Memorial. Situated in Veterans Memorial ...

life

Someone You Should Know: 4 questions with Joel Davidson

Four questions with Joel Davidson, who serves as a board member at Temple Sinai, commissioner of the city ...

life

Brush with nature: Artists express serenity of nature

Gallery by the Lake’s most recent group exhibition will feature the colorful and naturalistic works of two members: ...