McNeese Sports
Cowboys add Tulsa DB
Another day, another transfer is heading to McNeese. The Cowboys added to their stable of players coming over ...
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Pat Deaville’s 11th book recounts his days as Lake Arthur band director
A local author has penned a new book about the resilience of the Lake Arthur High School band ...
National News
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
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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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 ...
Local News
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 ...
Local News
Kennedy introduces bill to help Louisiana farmers recover from crop loss
Special to the American Press U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today ...
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State News
Louisiana National Guard send third rotation to Texas border
By Spc. Duncan Foote | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – Continuing the request from ...
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VIDEO: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Memorial Service
Michael and Hannah Cena sing “Goodness of God” at the conclusion of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Memorial ...
Politics
Speaker Johnson: Biden, Schumer must display moral courage, support Israel
Special to the American Press House GOP Leadership held a press conference Thursday morning to demand that Senate ...
Local News
Rate hikes for utilities approved in Sulphur
The Sulphur City Council approved rate increases for utilities and the capital improvement fee at its Monday meeting, ...
life
Circles on a Mission: Second-annual charity bike ride rolls this Saturday in DeRidder
First United Methodist Church of DeRidder is hosting the second annual Circles on a Mission bicycle ride this ...
weather
WEATHER UPDATE: Another bout of severe weather awaits SW La.
Another bout of severe weather and heavy rainfall awaits Southwest Louisiana today. National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist ...
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Higgins announces Army Corps funding for south Louisiana projects
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., announced today that South Louisiana waterway projects received funding in the U.S. Army ...
life
Starks Mayhaw Festival: Don’t miss out on your free biscuit with jelly
What’s better than a warm buttered biscuit with mayhaw jelly? A FREE warm buttered biscuit with mayhaw jelly. ...
Scene
Down on Main Street Custom Car and Truck Show is Saturday
From new and classic cars, trucks, hot rods and 4X4s, the 2nd annual Down on Main Street Custom ...
Local News
Network of helpers feeding Pearl Watson’s children in need
Phillips 66 and Second Harvest Food Bank have partnered to support Pearl Watson Elementary’s Weekend Backpack Food Program. ...