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Clement named interim police juror to fill Tramonte’s seat
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury unanimously appointed Brent Clement as interim District 15 Police Juror at a May ...
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Iran’s president, foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister were found dead Monday hours after their helicopter crashed in fog, ...
World News
WikiLeaks founder Assange wins right to appeal against an extradition order to the US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal an extradition order to the United States on espionage charges, a London court ruled ...
National News
Prosecution rests in Trump’s hush money case, and defense now gets its turn to call witnesses
Prosecutors rested their hush money case against Donald Trump on Monday, turning it over to the former president’s lawyers for ...
National News
Kennedy, Cassidy demand Biden withdraw rule that would transfer $147B in student debt to La. taxpayers
Special to the American Press Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) ...
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Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm
As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at ...
Local News
Higgins receives endorsement of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise
Special to the American Press U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, La.-03, who is seeking reelection in Louisiana’s 3rd District, ...
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Portion of Calcasieu River closed to boat traffic
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is closing part of the Calcasieu River to recreational boat traffic due to ...
Business
Beauregard Health System breaks ground for new expanded emergency department
Residents of Beauregard Parish and the surrounding areas will have access to two updated medical departments by 2026. ...
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LC Memorial Health preparing for hurricane season
Special to the American Press Lake Charles Memorial Health System continues to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season, ...
life
Mental Health Awareness: Why it’s OK to ask for help when you’re not OK
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on mental health issues, reducing stigma ...
Local News
Jim Beam column: Landry scores major victory
With just over two weeks to go in the current legislative session, there can be little doubt in ...
McNeese Sports
Citizen enters Cowboy corral
Continuing an offseason trend, another local product is returning home. Former Lake Charles College Prep star running back ...
Local News
Two new housing developments will cater to seniors nearing or in retirement
Two modern, affordable housing developments broke ground in Lake Charles this week. One hundred and seventeen of the ...
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CPSB to host job fair in June
The Calcasieu Parish School Board Job Fair will make its return to Southwest Louisiana in early June. This ...
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The late Rev. Billy Graham immortalized in statue unveiled at US Capitol
A bronze sculpture of the late Rev. Billy Graham was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, with Christianity’s most ...
weather
One more bout of rain tonight, Saturday morning for SW La.
Another upper-level disturbance will move across the region tonight, producing a cluster of thunderstorms primarily across Southwest and ...
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City Council meeting packed over effort to put tow yard in residential area
Citizens of District A packed the Lake Charles City Council Chambers on Wednesday divided over intentions to put ...
McNeese Sports
Cowboys getting weight room upgrade
Called a game changer by Athletic Director Heath Schroyer, the Doland Field House will get a big facelift ...
Business News
Another lawsuit filed challenging Biden’s LNG ‘pause’
A conservative Louisiana think tank and its legal arm are the latest to challenge President Joe Biden’s pause ...
weather
Meteorologist: Another round of heavy rainfall this afternoon, tonight, tomorrow morning
Southwest Louisiana will experience another round of heavy rainfall and potentially severe weather beginning late this afternoon, overnight ...
Teacher of Week
Anita Falcon’s relationship with her students often reaches beyond the classroom
Anita Abshire Falcon, 47, wanted to teach in the same environment she was taught in. After 20 years ...
Crime
Local attempted murder case dropped because case wasn’t brought to trial in timely manner
An attempted murder charge filed against a Jennings mother accused of shooting a man after he got into ...
weather
Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, cause widespread power outages
Fast–moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas on Thursday for the second time this month, killing at least four people, ...
Local News
Jeff Davis releases names of parish administrator applicants
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury released the names of applicants for the newly created parish administrator position ...