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Chennault recovering from storms, pushing forward
Chennault International Airport is dealing with an estimated $130 million in repair costs related to Hurricanes Laura and ...
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Former Secretary of State Powell dies from COVID 19 complications
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell died on Monday at the age of 84 due to complications from ...
lsu football
Orgeron, LSU to part ways at end of season
BATON ROUGE — The 24-hour celebration rule is probably outdated anyway. But LSU didn’t have long to bask ...
crime
Fatal shooting at Grambling second in three days
One person has died and seven others were injured in a shooting at Grambling State University in Louisiana ...
local
Photo Gallery: This Is Home Festival
The mission of “This is Home Festival 2021” is to celebrate the spirit and resilience of the Southwest ...
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Scooter Hobbs column: Florida win nothing but a diversion
BATON ROUGE — Maybe now it makes more sense. But for an emotional coach who wears his feelings ...
college football
Jim Gazzolo column: First conference win could jump-start season
With the game still very much in doubt, Mason Pierce rose to the occasion once again. Up just ...
Jim Beam
Jim Beam column:Senate election is headliner
Voters statewide will be deciding the fate of four state constitutional amendments on Nov. 13, and Calcasieu Parish ...
mcneese state university
McNeese named among ‘Best Colleges’ list
McNeese State University was recently ranked as one of the top universities in the South according to U.S. ...
hurricane laura
Tenants could be back in shopping center by next summer
The head of the Baton Rouge-based real estate company that owns and manages the Oak Park Square Shopping ...
Citgo 6
Citgo 6 picked up again after Maduro ally extradited to US
MIAMI — Venezuela’s government said Saturday it would halt negotiations with its opponents in retaliation for the extradition ...
deridder dragons
Gallashaw scores six touchdowns, Leesville reclaims Hooper Trophy
By Daniel Green Special to the American Press LEESVILLE — The 100th all-time meeting between Leesville and DeRidder ...
district 4-3a
Iowa stays unbeaten, Deville scores four TDs
By Damian Juneau Special to American Press JENNINGS — Curtis Deville scored four touchdowns and the Iowa Yellow ...
district 4-1a
Sullen-bration: Last-minute TD lifts Hamilton to upset of previously unbeaten Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE — Hamilton Christian quarterback Neiman Sullen would not be denied Friday, and led the Warriors on ...
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college football
Time to turn it around, Cowboys hope to repeat spring success against Demons
Hoping history can repeat itself, McNeese State looks to reboot its football season after an open week. In ...
district 4-3a
LCCP runs to 11th straight district win, Joseph, Guidroz eclipse 100 yards rushing
Playing without star running back TreVonte Citizen, the Lake Charles College Prep Trailblazers used the duo of Devonte ...
college football
Ear plugs in, eyes forward LSU ignores distractions
Gloom and doom seems to be settling in over Tiger Stadium for what is normally one of LSU’s ...
kinder
Re-Thunk Junk Trail: ‘Some good finds if you take your time’
KINDER — Bargain hunters, garage sale junkies and treasure seekers were in Kinder Friday, one of the many ...
fatality
Pedestrian struck, killed on US 171
A pedestrian from Texas was struck and killed Friday morning while walking on U.S. 171 just north of ...
vernon parish
Vernon asks for more funding after Head Start enrollment doubles
The Vernon Parish Head Start program is soliciting federal leaders for more funding, officials said this week, as ...
jeff davis parish
Zoning laws amended for solar farm
JENNINGS — The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury tweaked its zoning laws Wednesday to allow solar farms in ...
district 4-1a
Hamilton, Grand Lake want to control tempo
Grand Lake has escaped with wins in back-to-back games to stay perfect, and expects more of the same ...
crime
10/15: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Michael Andrew Milson, 33, 5154 Garland Drive, Apt. A ...
scene
SW La. nightlife calendar: Here’s what’s happening
Nightlife Golden Nugget, 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd. — Blue Martini: DJ Fuzzy, 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday; After Party, ...