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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
weather
UPDATE: 10,500 still without power following Monday’s storm system
Entergy Louisiana crews and contractors are making steady progress on day two of power restoration following a storm ...
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Supreme Court orders Louisiana to use congressional map with additional Black district in 2024 vote
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Louisiana to hold congressional elections in 2024 using a House map with a ...
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Sheriff: Be wary of jury duty scam
Special to the American Press The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of a scam that ...
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Calcasieu schools won’t have to add days despite exceeding weather day allotment
Despite the Calcasieu Parish school district exceeding its allotted number of weather days, the school year will not ...
weather
SW La. not done with wet weather forecasts
Southwest Louisiana is looking at another round of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding Thursday and Friday — ...
Politics
Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and September
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June ...