Shots for Tots
WCCH offering low-cost ‘Shots for Tots’ in October
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital will offer Shots for Tots, a low-cost immunization program for children, on several dates in October. Children ages six weeks to ...
American Press Staff, Author at American Press
wildfires
Merryville man charged in Bancroft wildfire
Special to the American Press Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s Forestry Enforcement Division have arrested 30-year-old Zachary Faulk of Merryville on ...
by American Press Staff, Monday, October 2, 2023 3:39 pm
election
Lundy endorsed by Independent Party of Louisiana
Special to the American Press Calling politics in our state partisan and divisive, the Independent Party of Louisiana has endorsed Hunter Lundy — the independent ...
by American Press Staff, Saturday, September 30, 2023 5:39 pm
local
‘Invest in your Ability’ conference offered for individuals with disabilities
The city of Lake Charles Mayor’s Commission on Disability and Families Helping Families will host its Biennial Disability Awareness Conference entitled “Invest in your Ability ...
by American Press Staff, Saturday, September 30, 2023 2:30 pm
West Prien Lake
City offers update on West Prien Lake Road widening project
Special to the American Press The West Prien Lake Road Widening Project, a joint project between the city of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish Police ...
by American Press Staff, Saturday, September 30, 2023 1:17 pm
mcneese state
McNeese Federal Credit Union donates building to university
The McNeese Federal Credit Union is donating its former building to McNeese State University. Chartered in 1958, the credit union served the financial needs of ...
by American Press Staff, Saturday, September 30, 2023 11:11 am
crime
LC man gets two years on federal firearms charge
Gregory Dewayne McCummings, 34, of Lake Charles, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, with credit for ...
by American Press Staff, Saturday, September 30, 2023 9:08 am
airport
LC Airport reports strong month
Lake Charles Regional Airport had its second best month in July since 1994, and in September, it checked off the first of a series of ...
by American Press Staff, Saturday, September 30, 2023 3:44 am
Local News
Senate again blocks Kennedy’s bill to extend National Flood Insurance Program for three months
The Senate today blocked Sen. John Kennedy’s legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program for three months. This was Kennedy’s third attempt this month to ...
by American Press Staff, Friday, September 29, 2023 6:09 pm
wildfires
Local industries assist with recent fire emergencies
Special to the American Press Recent wildfires have swept through Southwest Louisiana due to the continued drought and high temperatures. The Southwest Louisiana Mutual Aid ...