crime
Sulphur man accused of sexual battery
A Sulphur man has been charged with sexual battery involving a juvenile after a months-long investigation, authorities said. ...
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National News
Feds vow major aid for Ian victims amid rescues
FORT MYERS, Fla. — With the death toll from Hurricane Ian rising and hundreds of thousands of people ...
McNeese Sports
Jim Gazzolo column: Cardinals strike a nerve
So much for turning the other cheek. Nineteen months ago, Incarnate Word threw for a late touchdown in ...
Local News
Ada O’Quain: Being able to give back has never felt like work
Ada O’Quain, 31, considers volunteerism “heart work.” “It’s the stuff that feeds your soul and keeps you going,” ...
local
World War II vet Edward Carter will celebrate a century of life on Tuesday
A local World War II veteran will soon be celebrating a century of life. Edward Carter was born ...
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McNeese Sports
No laughing matter, Cowboys open SLC against defending champs
There was a time not long ago when Incarnate Word was nothing more than a joke to Cowboys ...
Citgo 6 Freed
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; US frees 2 prisoners
In a rare softening of hostile relations, the White House said Saturday that Venezuela freed seven Americans — ...
local
BREAKING: Woman, three dogs killed in Moss Bluff house fire
State Fire Marshal deputies are investigating a mobile home fire in Moss Bluff on Saturday that killed a ...
Faith & Family
Rosary Around the Lake to be recited in three languages
The Fifth Annual Rosary Around the Lake will be celebrated a little differently this year. On Sunday, Oct. ...
local
Opening of Community Kitchen celebrated
Local community leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Community Kitchen on Friday. In March, Second ...
scene
Expect carnival rides, games, food and more at Jeff Davis Parish Fair
The 127th annual Jeff Davis Parish Fair will run Oct. 4-8 with fun for the whole family including ...
crime
Two female students accused of battery against teacher
Two female students are facing charges of battery of a school teacher following a fight at Jennings High ...
Weather Watch
Ian lashes South Carolina as Fla. toll climbs
The U.S. death toll from Hurricane Ian has risen to 17 as Florida authorities on Friday afternoon confirmed ...
education
SW La. school lunch menus Oct. 3-7
The following menus for Oct. 3-7 for area schools have been submitted by supervisors of food services. Menus ...
scene
Bourbon, Bacon, Brisket and Brims: It’s an evening of eating, drinking and wearing wild hats
Food lovers and bourbon enthusiasts will not want to miss a chance to enjoy a new experience during ...
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education
McNeese Preview Day set for Saturday
McNeese State University will be hosting a Preview Day for prospective students and their families 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ...
local
PHOTO GALLERY: Stearman Fly-In
More than two dozen Stearman will spend the weekend participating in aviation competitions, flying formations and other events ...
crime
Former CEO of health clinic convicted of Medicaid fraud
A federal jury convicted a former CEO of a health clinic for defrauding the Louisiana Medicaid Program over ...
education
McNeese to offer help with FAFSA applications, present financial aid workshops
The 2023-2024 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application becomes available online on Saturday, Oct. 1, and ...
crime
Lafayette man pleads guilty to kidnapping in scheme to murder Grindr users
Chance Seneca, 21, of Lafayette pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Robert Summerhays to one count of ...
crime
Man sentenced after performing autopsies using false credentials
A man was sentenced today to 69 months in prison for engaging in a wire fraud scheme. In ...
scene
McNeese MFA program to host horror writer Oct. 1
Halloween is around the corner and McNeese State University’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing will ...
high-school Football
Still the one to beat, upstart Rams next to challenge champion Blazers
Last week Lake Charles College Prep showed it was still the team to beat in District 3-3A, opening ...
scene
ABOB returns to stage with ‘Alfred Hitchcock Taught Me Everything I Know’
“Alfred Hitchcock Taught Me Everything I Know” by Pat Cook leads off an exciting month of murder, mayhem ...
LSU Sports
Scooter Hobbs column: Better kick Auburn while its down
Saturday at Auburn would probably be a good time for LSU to get a Southeastern Conference victory. There’s ...