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Children's Parade
On Sunday, the Children’s Parade rolled under mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the lower 60s.
Rebecca Moss, parade chairman for Mardi Gras of SWLA, said there were more than 100 entries this year.
“The parade was significantly longer this year,” she said. “We usually only have about 75 entries for the Children’s Parade.”
Cowgirls edge Bearkats
Photos from the Cowgirls' victory over the Sam Houston Bearcats on Feb. 1. (AMERICAN PRESS PHOTOS by Karen Wink)
Hundreds attend fallen deputy’s funeral
Several hundred friends, family members and law enforcement officers gathered at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Saturday, Jan. 21, to pay respects to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Randall Lee Benoit. Benoit, 41, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, from injuries he received in a four-vehicle crash on La. 27 in Carlyss. A common theme heard from speakers at the service were Benoit’s dedication to his career, his valued friendship and his comedic nature and ability to keep people laughing regardless of the setting. (BRAD PUCKETT / AMERICAN PRESS)
BCS National Championship (second and third quarters)
Photos by American Press photographers Brad Puckett and Karen Wink from the BCS National Championship Monday night in New Orleans.
BCS National Championship (Pregame and first quarter)
Photos by American Press photographers Brad Puckett and Karen Wink from the BCS National Championship Monday night in New Orleans.
Santa opens Millennium Park
The city of Lake Charles held a ceremonial opening for the new Millennium Park on Friday, Dec. 23. Photos by Karen Wink.
Lady Tigers vs Cowgirls
The McNeese Cowgirls lose to the LSU Lady Tigers on Friday in Burton Coliseum. Photos by Karen Wink.
This Weekend in Photos (Dec. 9-11)
A photo gallery from the weekend of Dec. 9-11. Photos by: Brad Puckett, Karen Wink and Meredith Blinder
LSU advances to BCS
Photos from No. 1 LSU's victory over No. 12 Georgia, SKIP BUTLER / SPECIAL TO THE AMERICAN PRESS
LHSAA host inaugural cheerleading championship
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) held its inaugural State Cheer and Dance Championships at the Civic Center on Saturday, Dec. 3. Squads from 63 schools from across the state competed in the championship.(KAREN WINK, AMERICAN PRESS)
Arkansas at LSU
Top-ranked Tigers beat No. 3 Arkansas on Friday, Nov. 25. Photos by Brad Puckett, American Press Photo
Marksville at Jennings
Marksville plays Jennings in the quarter finals of the 3-A playoffs. Photos by Brad Puckett
Weekend in Photos (Nov. 18-20)
Photos from the weekend of Nov. 18-20 in the Lake area. Photos by Brad Puckett, Karen Wink, Meredith Blinder and
Michelle Higginbotham
McNeese v. UAB
Photos from the McNeese v. UAB women's basketball game on Nov. 19. Photos by Karen Wink
Amite at Westlake (Nov. 18)
Photos from the Amite at Westlake second round playoff football game on Nov. 18. Photos by Karen Wink
Central Catholic at Elton (Nov. 18)
Photos from the Central Catholic at Elton second round playoff football game on Nov. 18. Photos by Brad Puckett
Lutcher at Washington-Marion (Nov. 18)
Photos from the Lutcher at Washington-Marion second round playoff football game. Photos by Pankaj Khadka and Meredith Blinder
Louisiana College at McNeese
Photos from the Louisiana College at McNeese basketball game on Nov. 15. Photos by Karen Wink
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