legislature
Stine pushes storm victims’ insurance reform package
State Sen. Jeremy Stine, R-Lake Charles, District 27, promised to give storm victims a voice in Baton Rouge ...
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local business
Challenges bring growth: Several new businesses open shop in Moss Bluff
Despite the challenges of workforce issues, supply chain problems and a struggling economy, small business is booming in ...
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A church divided: Split of Methodist denomination already underway
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series. Members of the United Methodist Church in Southwest ...
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Photo Gallery: Red, White & Boom
The Moss Bluff Civic Club hosted the 3rd annual “Red, White and Boom” Fourth of July celebration Saturday ...
Recognition
American Press wins 13 LPA awards
BATON ROUGE — The American Press won 13 news and advertising awards at the Louisiana Press Association’s 2021 ...
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crime
New charges for Leesville man who chained fiancé in bedroom
A Leesville man charged with handcuffing and chaining his mentally impaired fiancé in a bedroom for days against ...
high-school Sports
Family tradition Ardoin learns from backyard games
For most, a game of baseball in the backyard is all fun and games, but for Sam Houston’s ...
McNeese Sports
UIW’s presence bolsters schedule quality
July 1 has come and Incarnate Word is officially staying in the Southland, making the conference much tougher. ...
crime
Vernon Parish searching for shooting suspect
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man they believe is responsible for shooting another man ...
life
SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do
Nightlife Crying Eagle Brewing, 1165 E. McNeese St. — Dead Matadors, 7-10 p.m. Friday; Bluesiana Red, 7-11 p.m. ...
scene
Red, White & Boom: An evening of outdoor family fun
By Emily Burleigh The 3rd annual “Red, White and Boom” Fourth of July celebration will be hosted by ...
crime
LC man charged with attempted sexual exploitation
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — A Lake Charles man has been charged with attempted first-degree sexual exploitation of a ...
Opinion
Scooter Hobbs column: Wolff of golf’s poor street
Thank you, Matthew Wolff. That explains a lot. Glad you could clear things up for us. If you’re ...
Business
Coushatta Tribe to get high-speed internet
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has received a nearly $366,000 federal grant to help bring high-speed internet to ...
Road to Recovery
Television station will remain downtown
By Emily Burleigh KPLC will continue to operate in downtown Lake Charles after sustaining severe damage during Hurricane ...
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Mosquitoes in Jeff Davis test positive for West Nile
Mosquitoes in Jeff Davis Parish near the Lacassine area have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to ...
Weather Watch
Elevated chance of rain, street flooding through Saturday
A tropical disturbance off the coast of Texas will slowly move north/northwest through the next couple of days, ...
high-school Sports
Time in weight room bulks up Smith’s profile for new season
Two months have passed since Jake Smith helped lead Rosepine to its second consecutive Class 2A baseball state ...
Teacher of the Week
Sonja Davis: Doing her part for next generation
By Emily Burleigh Lake Charles Charter Academy teacher Sonja Davis aims to turn her students into well-rounded citizens. ...
Jim Gazzolo Column
Jim Gazzolo column: Hold off on Arch’s coronation
So for now Arch Manning is headed to Texas. In the past I would say his verbal commitment ...
education
Head Start program gives children a boost in learning
By Emily Burleigh The Calcasieu Parish School Board offers six Early Childhood Development grant-funded programs for children who ...
local
Summer staple: McNeese’s newest farm-to-table program incorporates local youth
By Ranna Hebert Everyone’s favorite tasty and thirst-quenching fruit is being sold by the agricultural sciences graduate students ...
Jim Beam
Jim Beam column: Court rulings are complicated
During my long newspaper career, I can’t remember a time like this one when the courts were involved ...
Fourth Festivities
Red, White & Blue & You to include concert, fireworks extravaganza
By Sudan Britton The city of Lake Charles is hosting its 30th annual Red, White, Blue & You ...
crime
CPSO searching for Westlake burglary suspect
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary believed to have taken place between June 10 and ...