Sports
Cardinals win first state championship in 61 years
For the first time in decades, the Lacassine boys basketball team will get to hang a new banner ...
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Lions’ fall in finals to end historic season
The Vinton Lions’ historic season took them all the way to the Non-select Division IV state championship game ...
McNeese Sports
Cowboys fall in ten
A great throw and replay review changed the Cowboys’ fortunes in their series opener against Lamar on Friday ...
Sports
Warriors win first basketball state championship, Vital named MVP
Late in the Select Division IV state championship game at Burton Coliseum Friday, Hamilton Christian head coach Dexter ...
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WEATHER UPDATE: Tornadoes possible Saturday
A cold front moving across central U.S. is expected to bring severe thunderstorms to Southwest Louisiana on Saturday. ...
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters to create Lunch Buddy program at Welsh Elementary
The Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana is launching its Lunch Buddy program at Welsh Elementary School. Through ...
Local News
Wind advisory issued for SW La. ahead of potentially severe weather Saturday
A disturbance moving this way from southern California is expected to produce strong, gusty winds Friday night and ...
World News
Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire, says more discussions are needed
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in ...
Jim Gazzolo
Gazzolo column: Enjoy the ride
It began as a subtle murmur from just one or two voices. And then, slowly, more voices chimed ...
Local News
Officials exploring potential for statewide flood forecasting
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square The city of Central showcased its innovative flood warning system, a ...
McNeese Sports
After ULL, Lamar is next rival
It’s from one I-10 rival to the next for the McNeese State baseball team. The Cowboys will again ...
National News
Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing
The White House withdrew the nomination of former Florida congressman Dr. David Weldon to lead the Centers for ...
Business
Avionics firm to add Chennault location
Special to the American Press NextGen Aviation LLC, which is expanding its multi-state footprint, has chosen Chennault International Airport for ...
Scene
Students re-imagine famous paintings in new exhibit
This Friday, a Calcasieu Parish School Board art exhibit reflecting on the nature of artistic inspiration and parody ...
McNeese Sports
PHOTO GALLERY: Tickets punched to the NCAA Tournament
McNeese State Cowboys have punched their ticket to March Madness during the 2025 Southland Conference Basketball Tournament on ...
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McNeese Sports
History repeated
Cowboys win second straight title Back in the dance. After a slow and ugly waltz when more than ...
Crime
LC man facing multiple child porn charges
Special to the American Press Agents with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Lake Charles man on ...
Local News
The Verandah opens on-site, physician-led clinic for residents, staff
On-site primary care is now being offered to residents of The Verandah Retirement Community. The facility has collaborated ...
Local News
American Legion recognizes first responders of the year
In a joint celebration, American Legion Post 370 in Westlake recognized both its 106th anniversary Tuesday night as ...
Local News
Loftin named attorney for city of Sulphur
Billy Loftin will serve as the new city attorney and prosecutor for the City of Sulphur. The Sulphur ...
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Salaries to increase, but supplements will be less for School Board employees
Starting next school year, Calcasieu Parish School Board teachers and support staff will see a little extra money ...
Sports
Calvary Baptist ends Rosepine’s season in semifinals
Rosepine stayed within striking distance in the first half, but Calvary Baptist went on a scoring binge in ...
Local News
Allen Parish seeks to delay CO2 permits
The Allen Parish Police Jury passed a resolution Monday asking the state to delay issuing any Class V ...
Local News
Jim Beam column:Amendment 2 draws opposition
Different groups are beginning to attack Amendment 2 on the March 29 ballot that rewrites the financial section ...
National News
Trump is dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what it does
President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a ...