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Moss Lake Partners wants to build pipeline to SW La., export facility in Hackberry
Moss Lake Partners submitted its pre-filing to FERC earlier this month for a $4.5 billion project. The Houston-based ...
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CPSO searching for vehicle that ran motorcycle off roadway
On April 16, at about 6:50 a.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of ...
Crime
Sulphur man accused of trafficking, cock fighting, animal cruelty
A Sulphur man has been charged with trafficking after a child younger than 16 reported he was sexually ...
Crime
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced ...
McNeese Sports
Island getaway for Cowgirls
Two days after missing a chance to pull off a big upset, the Cowgirls have an opportunity to ...
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Conviction stands for LC man who killed wife before she could divorce him
The conviction of a Lake Charles man serving life in prison for killing his wife before she could ...
State News
SPJ condemns public records access bill
The Louisiana chapter of Society of Professional Journalists is urging state legislators to reject a bill that would ...
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Roadwork: Extended closure of Enterprise Boulevard
Beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 25, both the north and southbound lanes of Enterprise Boulevard — between ...
Crime
4/24: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Teneeshia Monique Powell, 47, 3434 Coolidge St. — drug ...
McNeese Sports
Wade, Wells earn top honors
McNeese State’s banner season picked up a few more awards Wednesday as four Cowboys received honors from the ...
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Sowela to offer short-term summer training sessions
Sowela’s Office of Workforce Solutions will offer three short-term training options this summer at the main campus in ...
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Sulphur Mines Salt Dome update: ‘A lot going on there’
Cindy Robertson, Micah 6:8, got her second bird’s eye view of the western side of the Sulphur Mines ...
Sports
St. Louis wins fourth straight state title, Reinhauer adds singles championship to list of accolades
Senior Ben Reinhauer finally has a state singles title to go with a pair of doubles, and St. ...
Crime
BREAKING: LCPD investigating early morning homicide
The Lake Charles Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide at an 18th Street apartment complex. Lt. ...
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Jim Beam column: Cast your vote for recreation
One morning some time ago, I drove to the Lake Charles-Ward 3 Recreation Center on Power Centre Parkway ...
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Free child seat check Saturday at Lake Area Hospital
The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, in cooperation with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital and Louisiana State Police ...
McNeese Sports
Late rally lifts McNeese
It took well into the night Tuesday before the McNeese State offense came up big, but it was ...
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Sulphur High School group ‘doing good’ in community
When it came time for Sulphur High School LEAD Council to do good in their community, they didn’t ...
Crime
4/23: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Warren Leon Brown, 30, 2152 11th St. — pedestrians ...
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LCPD Chief Caldwell names two new deputy chiefs
Special to the American Press Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell has promoted two long-time officers to the ...
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Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury denies American Press request to reveal administrator applicants
The Jeff Davis Parish Parish Police Jury has denied the American Press’ request for a list of applicants seeking the ...
Crime
UPDATE: 4-year-old found unresponsive in local couple’s home dies
Charges against a Sulphur man and his live-in girlfriend have been upgraded after a 4-year-old boy found unresponsive ...
Business
Partnering for preparedness: Phillips 66 donates life-saving equipment to Westlake Fire Department
Special to the American Press Phillips 66 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex recently provided a $176,000 grant to Westlake ...
State News
Louisiana educators make statement about harmful bills
The Louisiana Association of Educators has issued the following statement from Dr. Tia T. Mills about what she ...
McNeese Sports
Deal with a Devil for Wade
While most Cowboy fans were happy at the end of last season, their head coach was far from ...