crime
Charges upgraded in Oakdale shooting
A suspect’s charges have been upgraded to murder after the victim of a shooting in Oakdale on Friday ...
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crime
Arrest made in 11th Street homicide investigation
A 31-year-old Natchitoches man has been arrested in the death of a Lake Charles man found in his ...
entertainment
Olivia Newton-John, superstar singer and actress, dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits ...
crime
Three 18-year-olds charged in armed robbery
Three teenagers have been charged in the armed robbery of an individual over the weekend in the 300 ...
local
Late Leesville artist honored for achievements
A late Leesville-born artist has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed to her husband to mark ...
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Faith & Family
Vonceil Sittig: Serving God as a church hostess
Vonceil Sittig uses her talents — some might call it using her giftings from God — to minister ...
crime
BREAKING: LCPD sergeant charged with stalking, malfeasance
A Lake Charles Police sergeant has been arrested for stalking and malfeasance in office. Chief Deputy Franklin Fondel ...
Weather Watch
Localized flooding possible this weekend
An upper-level disturbance slowly moving west will cause storms to spread throughout Southwest Louisiana this weekend and into ...
scene
SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do
Nightlife Crying Eagle, 1165 E. McNeese St. — River Katz, 7-10 p.m. Friday; Lake Charles’ Got Talent, 7-10 ...
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Central Library to close for painting project
Central Library, located at 301 W. Claude St., will be closed on Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 6-7, in order to ...
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Lake Charles’ Got Talent: Contestants will take the stage Saturday
Along with brewing their own beer – about 20 on tap – the Crying Eagle Brewing Company is ...
Local News
$69M more in FEMA grants awarded in SW La.
Another $69 million in disaster relief for Hurricanes Laura and Ida have been granted by the Federal Emergency ...
fort polk
$77M project to improve Fort Polk housing
Corvias, the property management company charged with overseeing Fort Polk housing, announced this week that it would be ...
scene
Black Heritage Gallery opens exhibit of works by Brandon V. Lewis
The Black Heritage Gallery will be premiering their new exhibition “Visual Griot: The Art of Brandon V. Lewis” ...
LSU Sports
Scooter Hobbs column: Kelly pulls back curtain just a tad
Brian Kelly has yet to call a single play at LSU and already the Tigers’ new coach is ...
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high-school Football
Good hands: Levi gives Bucs game-breaker
No matter what the situation is, Barbe senior wide receiver Jamaal Levi is going to do his best. ...
Local News
SPAR official ousted in Police Jury vote
Six structures were slated for demolition and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury members adopted a resolution at their Thursday ...
Local News
CPSB transportation director keeps things moving along
Calcasieu Parish School Board Transportation Director Aaron McDonald came to Southwest Louisiana to attend McNeese in the fall ...
Epidemic
Biden administration declares monkeypox public health emergency
President Joe Biden’s administration officially declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency on Thursday during a media ...
crime
LC man sentenced for illegal possession of firearm
A Lake Charles man was sentenced Thursday to 84 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm. ...
crime
8/4: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Kurt Robinson, 58, 6335 E. Opelousas St. — domestic ...
crime
BREAKING: Homicide cause of death for man discovered in 11th Street home
The death of a man found in a home at 1118 11th St. on Wednesday has been ruled ...
hurricane season
Forecasters trim hurricane season outlook a bit, still busy
This hurricane season may be a tad quieter than initially projected, but it is still likely to be busier ...
local
Portion of La. 14 will be designated Marion ‘Butch’ Fox Memorial Highway
A portion of La. 14 through Jeff Davis Parish will be designated to the late Marion “Butch” Fox, ...
high-school Football
Fearsome foursome: Relentless D-line key to Iowa defense
IOWA – Iowa’s defensive line is short on size but relies on experience, technique and energy to make ...