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02/11/2024

South Ruth Street from Cypress Street to Pecan Street is closed to traffic today, Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, through this evening due to a ROC Church event at the Grove Park.

02/11/2024

Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting near Prien Lake Mall. The mall is reportedly on lockdown as authorities search for the suspect. This story is developing. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter

02/11/2024

SULPHUR — Barbe controlled the first half led by sophomore quarterback Jelandon Gray on Friday at Matt Walker Memorial Stadium to win 28-13 over District 3-5A rival Sulphur. “I thought we came out well, executed early on offense, defense played outstanding,” Barbe head coach S***t Owens said. ...

02/11/2024

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office is currently on scene in the 5000 block of Hecker Road in Iowa, La., in reference to a helicopter crash. Spokesperson Kayla Vincent said three have been confirmed dead in the crash. The FAA has been called to investigate and CPSO will remain on scene until they a...

02/11/2024

Voters have witnessed one of the most demeaning and disgusting presidential campaigns in American history. Here is some of what has happened:

Although I wasn’t polled, I am among the 7 in 10 Americans whom The Associated Press reported Thursday are anxious or frustrated about the 2024 election. As a student and former teacher of American history, I can remember some “wild and crazy” elections. However, I can’t remember any campaig...

02/11/2024

The man killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Westlake on Thursday has been identified as Michael D. Welch, 41, of Westlake. At about 2 p.m. on Thursday Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Miller Avenue, near Smith Ferry Road, in Westlake in reference to ...

02/11/2024

After vacating at the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge while their home was being refurbished, alligators were back to sunning themselves on Friday at the Cypress Alligator Pond.

The Lakefront is crawling with new life, and next year promises an even livelier crowd. On Friday, Mayor Nic Hunter was joined by representatives from Indorama, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Children’s Museum, Visit Lake Charles and Crying Eagle to cut the ribbon on the recen...

02/11/2024

The Lacassine Cardinals and Lady Cardinals baseball and softball teams will soon have a place to call home. After years of playing on other people’s fields, the two teams will hopefully have their own field by the 2025 spring season, according to Lacassine High School Principal Rhoda Corkran. “T...

02/11/2024

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces traffic disruptions in multiple location on Interstate 10 Eastbound and Westbound between the interchange of I-210 and Bilbo Street. These disruptions are scheduled between 7 p.m.-5 a.m. from Monday, Nov. 4, to Thursday, Nov. 7. Ad...

02/11/2024

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the M/V Cameron II will be removed from ferry service to go into its United States Coast Guard mandated dry dock, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Once the M/V Cameron II is removed from service, a relief ferry (M/V Acad...

01/11/2024

Sowela Technical Community College students learned firsthand what it takes to succeed from four local, successful business owners Friday. The college hosted an entrepreneurship panel for students to hear directly from local entrepreneurs. Those speaking included Kristy Armand, founder and owner, He...

01/11/2024

After a winless October that saw McNeese State transition from contender to rebuilder, the Cowboys will play back in Lake Charles for the first time in six weeks.

Finally, back home, McNeese looks to end a three-game losing streak with a game against Commerce Saturday night inside Cowboy Stadium.

01/11/2024

OAKDALE — Norris Road, 500 feet north of Pine Lane, will be closed from 8 a.m. until noon on Monday, Nov. 4, to allow the Allen Parish Police Jury to install culverts. All through traffic should find an alternate route.

01/11/2024

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Devin Ray Lee, 25, 3457 Greinwich Blvd. — direct contempt of court; domestic abuse battery; possession of ma*****na, first offense (14 grams or less); prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia. Taysean Semaj King, 33, 1141 Mosswood ...

01/11/2024

The city of Lake Charles and several non-profit and faith-based organizations are hosting a series of free resource fairs for Lake Charles residents who are still recovering from the 2020 and 2021 storms.

The city of Lake Charles and several non-profit and faith-based organizations are hosting a series of free resource fairs for Lake Charles residents who are still recovering from the 2020 and 2021 storms during the first three weeks of November. The “LC United Resource Fair” will take place over...

01/11/2024

Carolina Jagneaux teaches high school Spanish because she is passionate about promoting cross-cultural understanding and language learning. “I believe that learning a new language opens doors to understanding different cultures and perspectives,” she explained. “Engaging students in meaningful...

31/10/2024

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a possible hit-and-run fatality after finding a man unresponsive in a Westlake ditch. Spokesperson Kayla Vincent said deputies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Miller Avenue, near Smith Ferry Road, in Westlake at about 2 p.m. Thursda...

31/10/2024

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 2, spectators can spend a day on the I-10 North Beach watching fall-themed “high-flying fun.” The annual “Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest” has returned. Each year, teams from area middle and high schools compete to build their own trebuchets – a launch...

31/10/2024

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Paul Fournet Pittman Jr., 37, 2412 Gaylnn Drive, Sulphur — domestic abuse battery. Bond: $9,500. Van Williams Jr., 48, 2140 Evelyn St. — illegal use of weapons or dangerous instruments; obstruction of justice. Bond: $5,000. ...

31/10/2024

State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain is working with Southwest Louisiana farmers to increase export capacity by promoting Louisiana products worldwide. “We are working hard on increasing our export capacity and selling products across the world,” Strain said in addressing local farmers thi...

31/10/2024

“Wandering Spirits” will visit four local cemeteries during the annual Living History Cemetery Tour. Guided walks offer an opportunity to step through time and learn about historical figures of Southwest Louisiana from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for ages 8-17 and free for...

31/10/2024

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said the state has broken its previous in-person early voting record set in 2020. Between Oct. 18-29, 849,784 voters cast their ballots early in-person, versus the 817,957 who did so in 2020. In total, 960,561 Louisiana voters cast their ballots ahead of the...

31/10/2024

31/10/2024

Since the moment he signed to play football at McNeese State, Kamden Sixkiller has been considered the future of the program. With good size at 6-foot-4, 203 pounds, a rifle arm, and a made-for-stardom nickname, Sixkiller quickly became the favorite of Cowboys fans who had never even seen him warm u...

31/10/2024

Trick-or-Treating Today Lake Charles — Parents have children in by 8:30 p.m. unless attending an adult-supervised event. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter Iowa — 6-8 p.m. Sulphur — 5-8 p.m. DeRidder — 6-8 p.m. Saturday Leesville — 6-8 p.m. Rosepine — 6-8 p.m....