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Candidates for Jeff Davis Parish administrator post narrowed down
A citizens advisory committee has narrowed a list of 15 candidates seeking to become the first parish administrator ...
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SW La. marks Earth Day with cleanup events across the area
Earth Day is celebrated worldwide in various ways — and has been since 1970. Southwest Louisiana marked the ...
McNeese Sports
Shooting star Parker joins Cowboys
In need of finding a replacement for graduating star Shahada Wells, Will Wade found a guy with ...
Local News
Creating career pathways: BESE to expand work-based learning
Two policy changes expanding work-based learning initiatives in Louisiana have been unanimously approved by the Board of Elementary ...
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Louisiana Folk, Flora & Fauna :Exhibit by Lance ‘Varg’ Vargas now on display at Historic City Hall
The “Louisiana Folk, Flora & Fauna” has opened at Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center, 1001 Ryan ...
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La Guard sends second rotation to Texas border mission
By Spc. Duncan Foote | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office Continuing the request from the State of ...
Business News
Job fair set for May 1 at the LC Event Center
The American Job Center – Region V is hosting a Quarterly Job Fair 9:30 a.m.- noon Wednesday, May ...
weather
Flash flood threat remains for parts of Calcasieu
While there is no severe weather threat in Calcasieu Parish this weekend, a flash flood threat does exist. ...
life
Minecraft Day planned at the Vinton library
It’s time to build and explore with Minecraft at the Vinton Library. What will you and your friends ...
Crime
Sulphur couple charged with cruelty after 4-year-old found unresponsive
A Sulphur man and his live-in girlfriend have been charged with second-degree cruelty after 4-year-old boy was found ...
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Sowela to offer evidence-based culinary medicine program
Special to the American Press Sowela Technical Community College recently received approval from SACSCOC and the Louisiana Community ...
Crime
Convicted sex offender charged with failure to register
In January, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit detectives began an investigation concerning convicted sex offender, Hillory ...
Local News
Choosing a new leader: A closer look at the two finalists for university president
By next week, McNeese State University will have a new president. On Wednesday, Andy Benoit Jr., vice president ...
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Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Beauregard
A 31-year-old Huntington, Texas, man was killed in a Friday evening single-vehicle crash near the intersection of U.S. ...
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Jim Beam column: Public records law under attack
Louisiana citizens this week got a clear idea of exactly what Republican Gov. Jeff Landry and GOP legislators ...
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Chennault hosts B-52s for military exercise
Special to the American Press A pair of B-52H Stratofortresses from the 20th Bomb Squadron tested their capabilities ...
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PHOTOS: Vinton starts playoffs with run-rule win
No. 9 Vinton ended a five-game slide with an 11-1 six inning win over No. 24 Franklin on ...
Sports
Lions run-rule Franklin to open postseason
VINTON — The final days of the regular season didn’t go Vinton’s way, but the young Lions have never dwelled on the ...
Sports
LHSAA state softball tournament schedule
LHSAA state softball tournament Friday at North Frasch Park in Sulphur Nonselect Division I No. 1 Dutchtown/No. 8 ...
Sports
Local prep softball quarterfinal scores/stats, semifinal schedule
Softball Playoffs Quarterfinals Friday Nonselect Division II #4 N. Vermilion 1 #5 Iowa 0 Iowa 000 000 0 ...
Sports
Prep baseball bi-district scores/state and regional schedule
Friday Baseball Bi-district playoffs Best-of-3 Nonselect Division I #17 Sulphur 2 #16 E. Ascension 1 SHS 020 000 ...
McNeese Sports
Perez powers Cowgirls
When the season began Bella Perez wasn’t sure how much she would play. As a freshman, she was ...
Business
Public Service Commission approves Entergy plan, rate hike
The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) approved a plan proposed by Entergy Louisiana to spend $1.9 billion over ...
Local News
Prescription drug take-back event set for April 27
The Lake Charles Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to take back unwanted prescription drugs. ...
Business
Higgins Introduces Legislation to Combat LNG Permitting Pause
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., has introduced the LNG Permitting Improvement Act, which establishes a shot clock for ...