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WEATHER WATCH: Increased risk of flash flooding, severe thunderstorms tomorrow
There is an increased risk of flash flooding and severe thunderstorms Thursday. A Flash Flood Watch has been ...
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Cassidy blasts President Biden over FAFSA rollout delay
The rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been delayed, which could negatively impact ...
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United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule ...
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Bill to regulate tolls on new Calcasieu River Bridge advances
By Steve Wilson | The Center Square A measure that would place restrictions on what Louisiana could do ...
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Democrats say they will save Speaker Johnson’s job if Republicans try to oust him
House Democrats will vote to save Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s job should some of his fellow Republican lawmakers ...
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US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance
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BREAKING: Police Juror Tramonte dies unexpectedly at 54
Tony Tramonte, 54, the Calcasieu Parish Police Juror for District 15, died unexpectedly on Monday. Elected in 2020, ...
Crime
4/30: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jason Lamar Young III, 23, Lafayette — illegal possession ...
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Judge finds Trump violated gag order in hush money trial 9 times, fines him $9K
Donald Trump’s hush money trial resumed Tuesday with Judge Juan M. Merchan first ruling on prosecutors’ prior request to hold ...
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Higgins issues statement on Louisiana’s Title IX lawsuit
Special to the American Press U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., issued the following statement after Louisiana Gov. Jeff ...
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Barristers Bingo is back
Lawyers are known for their competitive nature. They love the game, and they play to win. Thursday, May ...
Business
La. Board of Commerce and Industry: Simien out, Moss in
The way the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry does business is changing — and so has its ...
Sports
Storms force delay of state golf tournaments
Strong thunderstorms moved through the state Monday morning creating major changes to the high school state golf championships. ...
Crime
Appeals Court upholds conviction, life sentence in carjacking of man who tried to help after accident
The state’s Appeals Court has affirmed the conviction and life sentence of an Oakdale man who attacked and ...
Business
Louisiana Public Service Commission wants to further study BECi allegations
The Louisiana Public Service Commission has directed that a docket be opened regarding Beauregard Electric Co-op. At the ...
National News
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
Powerful tornadoes that ripped through several Oklahoma communities over the weekend were particularly dangerous because they dropped from ...
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City, Region 5 STEM Center hosting canoe-building competition May 11
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, aspiring canoe builders will once again set sail from ...
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Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission in need of sponsors for Patriot’s Ball
Mayor and Mrs. Nicholas E. Hunter and the city of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission will host ...
Politics
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace, discuss fundraising
Former president Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, according to three people familiar with the discussion, ...
Crime
4/29: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Michael Wayne Sorgee, 63, 3080 Edgerly-DeQuincy Road, Sulphur — ...
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‘Soul Shop’ is mental health/suicide prevention workshop
Church clergy, youth leaders, staff, lay pastors and faith-based clinicians are invited to a free, one-day, faith-based mental ...
Crime
Suspect killed after 3 police officers wounded by gunfire in standoff near New Orleans
Three Louisiana police officers were wounded by gunfire Sunday in a standoff with a man who was later ...
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UPDATE: Calcasieu, Jeff Davis schools closed Monday
All Calcasieu Parish School Board schools and facilities will be closed on Monday, April 29. “Due to the ...
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WEATHER UPDATE: Tornado watch through 2 am
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Southwest Louisiana until 2 a.m. Monday morning. “We are ...
McNeese Sports
Cowboys add kicker
McNeese State added a kicker to its football roster over the weekend. Tyler Larco became the 14th player ...
McNeese Sports
Hext provides grand finale
Cooper Hext changed the course of the Cowboys’ next three weekends with one mighty swing. And he did ...