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The SWLA Firefighter’s Association hosted the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge this weekend. This year’s event was held in ...
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hurricane laura
Residents taking insurance companies to city court
The wheels of justice are turning in Lake Charles City Court. Two weeks ago, a property owner’s case ...
big brothers big sisters
Coming back stronger: Davison talks BBBS rebound, recovery
Pictures of the hurricane- and later flood-damaged Big Brothers Big Sisters offices on Kirkman Street are grim, but ...
autism awareness
Ruth Sullivan, pioneer in the study of autism, dies at 97
Ruth Christ Sullivan died peacefully this week at age 97. A pioneer in the study of autism, Sullivan’s ...
covid-19
Pfizer booster shots now available to adults at increased risk
Effective immediately, booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are available to adults at increased risk, following new ...
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Iowa makes quick work of LaGrange
IOWA — Iowa wanted a fast start Thursday, and got just that with a 22-point first-quarter lead to ...
high school football
Opportunistic Saints convert W-M miscues into points
St. Louis made the most of opportunities created by turnovers, getting three scores from five takeaways in a ...
scooter hobbs
Scooter Hobbs column: LSU still in shock, not awe
Oh, the humanity … And not just LSU. The carnage from that Saturday a year ago sent shock ...
crime
Sulphur High student arrested after threat made
A Sulphur High School student was arrested Thursday after telling a classmate the day before to not go ...
Escaped inmate
Sheriff: Escapee shot after firing at officers
The hunt for 20-year-old Desmond Louis ended Thursday when he was shot by officers. A news source reported ...
hurricane laura
Governor optimistic about federal hurricane aid for SW La.
Speaking from Washington, D.C., Thursday, Gov. John Bel Edwards expressed optimism that Louisiana will see a sizable share ...
Traffic update
Eastbound lane of I-10 bridge remains closed after fiery crash
Traffic conditions across Southwest Louisiana remained chaotic for most of the day Thursday due to a temporary Interstate ...
high school football
Planning ahead, Broncos make most of extra practice time
Sam Houston sat idle in Week 3, but it wasn’t time for a vacation. Instead, the Broncos took ...
high school football
W-M riding Paul to perfection, St. Louis out to end two-game losing streak
Washington-Marion will be looking to continue its perfect start to the high school football season, while St. Louis ...
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Driven to succeed, Broncos relentless in efforts to improve
MOSS BLUFF — Its been five years since Sam Houston has played in the Louisiana High School Athletic ...
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Wanted: LT to play for LSU, stability eludes Tigers
Earlier this week Ed Orgeron walked into the LSU offensive line’s meeting room. “Who’s going to be our ...
Jim Beam
Jim Beam column:Finally, a feel-good movie
Finding a feel-good movie on television has been difficult for me, and there are probably more ways than ...
Economic development
$21M rice mill should be complete by next harvest
JENNINGS — Construction is set to begin later this fall on a new $21 million rice mill at ...
crime
Three more linked to Oakdale bar shooting
OAKDALE — Three more arrests have been made in the Sept. 4 fatal shooting at an Oakdale bar. ...
covid-19
State confirms seventh pediatric death from COVID-19 in fourth surge
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed another death of a child during the fourth surge of COVID-19 ...
local business
Jeff Davis hoping to join program designed to attract business
JENNINGS — Jeff Davis Parish has begun efforts to become a Louisiana Development Ready Communities. Administered by the ...
local business
EMS Academy looking for ‘right people in right spots’
College is a wonderful thing, but a four-year degree may not be for everyone. The next three weeks ...
Election Lookahead
Four state amendments await voters Nov. 13
Voters will decide on four amendments Saturday, Nov. 13. The first two are considered major tax reform, or ...
local business
George Swift column: Recovery, rebuilding after storms
By George Swift The Calcasieu Parish Hurricanes Laura and Delta Long-Term Community Recovery Plan is an excellent blueprint ...
Names in the News
Names in the News: People making a difference in the Lake Area
Retired judge joins law firm Judge Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux, retired chief judge of the Third Circuit Court of ...