Local News
School Board approves supplement payments for teachers, support staff
The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved the sales tax supplement for teachers and support staff at the monthly ...
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life
From two-step to tango: One man’s mission to get Louisiana on its feet
When it comes to dancing, it’s the man who leads. When it comes to initiating dance lessons, it’s ...
weather
UPDATE: Tornadoes strike in Fla. as Hurricane Milton approaches
Seven tornadoes have hit Florida in advance of Hurricane Milton, the National Weather Service in Miami said Wednesday. ...
Business
Spokesperson: Venture Global in full compliance with emissions limits
A Venture Global Calcasieu Pass spokesperson emailed the American Press after reading the Tuesday story about complaints from ...
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Dire warnings to flee as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida: ‘This is your last chance’
A mighty Hurricane Milton flung rain and gusty winds at the Tampa Bay area Wednesday on its steady and ...
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National News
Woodward book reveals Trump’s calls with Putin and Biden’s private remarks on Obama and Netanyahu
Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the ...
Crime
10/8: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: George Edgardo Rodriguez-Torres, 29, 1516 Eva St., Sulphur — ...
Local News
New Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center will have three kennel buildings
“From Animal Services, all of the cats and dogs, I say, welcome to this great occasion.” That is ...
Local News
Louisiana Lottery had its second-best year of revenues in fiscal 2024
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square The Louisiana Lottery Corporation saw a decrease in sales and operating expenses ...
State News
Report: Louisiana a ‘sinkhole state’ for taxpayers
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square A review of Louisiana’s financial statements found the state to be in ...
life
Calcasieu, DeRidder winners of Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence Award
Twenty-nine community affiliates will be honored later this month with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2024 Circle of Excellence ...
life
PHOTO GALLERY: Toddlers visit local fire station
Area toddlers visited Jennings Fire Department station on Monday to meet with firefighters, explore the fire trucks and ...
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Resident voices concern over Venture Global request for increased emissions
Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG export facility in Cameron Parish wants the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) to ...
Crime
Man wanted in local motorcycle club shooting
Jennings Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man who is charged in connection with a weekend ...
Crime
10/7: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Lebrondrick Quindel Lovely, 18, 2414 11th St. — simple ...
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weather
UPDATE: Milton strengthens into a Category 5
Milton rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane Monday in the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida, ...
McNeese Sports
Cowboys look to rest, recover
If ever a team needed a week off it is McNeese State. The Cowboys finally get their first ...
World News
War rages on multiple fronts as Israel marks a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
Israelis held somber ceremonies Monday to mark a year since the deadliest attack in the country’s history, a Hamas-led ...
Local News
Hurricane Milton becomes Category 4, targets already battered Fla.
Mandatory evacuations have been issued in Florida after Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a major hurricane in the ...
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Louisiana granted additional $144M for Ida, Laura relief
Louisiana will receive an additional $144,330,926.38 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in relief for Hurricanes ...
life
On the David B: The awe and wonder of the Alaskan wilderness
By Mary Richardson “Look, look!” cried LaDonna McKnight, pointing starboard (right) as she watched a humpback whale breach ...
News
Hobbs column: The weekend the SEC went off the rails
It was probably a good weekend for LSU to kick back for a little R&R. The Southeastern Conference ...
Local News
Alternative school to relocate, expand for growth
The Allen Parish School Board is relocating and expanding its alternative school program to address behavioral issues in ...
Business
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Bank announces new leadership JENNINGS — The Board of Directors of JD Bancshares announces that Paul E. Brummett, ...
McNeese Sports
HCU runs over McNeese
HOUSTON – A week after looking so good, McNeese State looked awful. Coming off their biggest win in ...