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WEATHER UPDATE: School dismissal updates
Beauregard Parish Schools will be released at 2 p.m. today. Calcasieu Parish alternative sites will be conducting dismissal ...
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Politics
‘Make sure it doesn’t get released;’ Star witness Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush money case
Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe, Michael Cohen, directly implicated the former president in a hush money scheme Monday, telling jurors that ...
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WEATHER WATCH: Severe thunderstorms expected this afternoon, tonight
Another round of severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into tonight. Storms will be capable of ...
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Beauregard School Board lends support to Title IX regulations challenge
The Beauregard Parish School Board is backing the state of Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Education in ...
life
Maplewood UMC celebrating 80 years as storm repairs continue
This month, Maplewood United Methodist Church of Sulphur turned 80. Last week, it celebrated the beginning of construction ...
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Louisiana Day: Students at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy enjoy day of learning, fun
Louisiana’s rich history and culture were highlighted at Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy on Friday during the annual Louisiana ...
Sports
Relaxed Saints take low-keyed approach, don’t want to beat themselves
SULPHUR — After falling a game shy the last two seasons, St. Louis Catholic is back in the ...
Sports
Inevitable final matchup, Barbe, West Monroe continue rivalry
SULPHUR — Barbe and West Monroe have built a massive athletic postseason rivalry over three decades. One of ...
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Heavy rainfall, potential severe weather coming Sunday
Southwest Louisiana is in for another round of showers and storms that could produce heavy rainfall and severe ...
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Jim Beam column:Amended bill is unacceptable
Louisiana legislators through the years have proved they know how to overcome controversial legislation. Sen. Jay Morris, R-West ...
Sports
Golden Knights are state champions again, Sepulvado named game MVP
SULPHUR — With South Beauregard’s hopes of a state championship dangerously close to being spoiled by Sterlington, senior Layden ...
McNeese Sports
Voss goes out a winner
Taking the mound for the final time at Joe Miller Ballpark, Zach Voss wanted to make a good ...
Business
Port of LC now 10th on list of busiest ports
The Port of Lake Charles is moving up the list of the nation’s busiest ports. Hovering around 12 ...
Local News
Mayor, deputy, attorney in spotlight at Law Day gathering
The Southwest Louisiana Bar Association recognized a trio of community leaders Friday morning during the annual Law Day ...
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LCPD officers recognized for their heroism
Lake Charles Police officers are being recognized for saving a woman trapped in a submerged car. Lt. Jeffrey ...
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Crime
5/10: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aaron James Benoit, 55, 3501 St. Luke Lane, Sulphur ...
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Rezoning request for mobile home park near Iowa rejected
Jeff Davis Parish police jurors on Wednesday rejected a request to rezone property on Gro Racca Road near ...
McNeese Sports
Wade’s new gunslinger: Brewer signs with McNeese
In a case of if you can’t stop him, sign him, Will Wade corralled another big man Friday. ...
Local News
CTC’s ‘The Hobbit’: ‘A classic that continues to connect generations’
Join daring dwarves, a wacky wizard, and a somewhat reluctant and humble hobbit as they begin their quest ...
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Roots of Fire: LC native Jeremey Lavoi co-directed, produced award-winning Cajun music documentary
“Roots of Fire” is a documentary celebrating contemporary Cajun artists and South Louisiana roots music. Lake Charles native ...
Local News
VIDEO: Louisiana Day celebration
Students dance Friday morning to live zydeco music during Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy’s Louisiana Day.
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Salvation Army emergency housing shelter now rebuilt and operational again
Nothing much goes on around 3020 Legion Street during the day, but at 4:30 p.m., the scene shifts. ...
Teacher of Week
Holley Fontenot loves to help students develop as writers, critical thinkers
At St. Louis Catholic High School, Holley Fontenot, 38, gets to pursue her two passions: literature and language. ...
Sports
West Monroe knocks Sam Houston out of the semifinals again
For the third consecutive season, West Monroe ended Sam Houston’s state championship quest early. After falling behind 1-0, the ...
Sports
Barbe sets up rematch with Rebels in finals
SULPHUR — No. 1 Barbe survived a pitcher’s duel with some big plays to beat No. 13 Benton on ...