Debris collection
Residential storm debris collection underway
City Solid Waste Crews are working alongside a storm debris removal contractor to complete the collection of residential vegetative storm debris resulting from the April ...
American Press Staff, Author at American Press
sulphur library
Children invited to make coffee filter flowers during STEAM program at library
Children are invited to join the Sulphur Regional Library for an easy and fun STEAM activity. Children in grades 3-5 will follow easy steps to ...
by American Press Staff, Friday, April 26, 2024 8:55 am
crime
CPSO searching for vehicle that ran motorcycle off roadway
On April 16, at about 6:50 a.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of Red Davis McCollister Road and Common Street ...
by American Press Staff, Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:31 pm
Business Pitch
Southwest Louisiana Business Pitch contest participants announced
The Business Incubator of Southwest Louisiana has announced the eleven participants selected to compete in the 2024 Southwest Louisiana Business Pitch Contest. The contest will ...
by American Press Staff, Thursday, April 25, 2024 9:50 am
Public records law
SPJ condemns public records access bill
The Louisiana chapter of Society of Professional Journalists is urging state legislators to reject a bill that would neutralize the intent of the state’s Public ...
by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2:29 pm
roadwork
Roadwork: Extended closure of Enterprise Boulevard
Beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 25, both the north and southbound lanes of Enterprise Boulevard — between 1st and 3rd Streets — will be closed ...
by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 12:27 pm
sowela
Sowela to offer short-term summer training sessions
Sowela’s Office of Workforce Solutions will offer three short-term training options this summer at the main campus in Lake Charles. Classes include CDL Training, HVAC ...
by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:07 am
Child seat checks
Free child seat check Saturday at Lake Area Hospital
The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, in cooperation with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital and Louisiana State Police Troop D, will provide free child passenger ...
by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:09 am
lake charles police
LCPD Chief Caldwell names two new deputy chiefs
Special to the American Press Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell has promoted two long-time officers to the rank of Deputy Chief: Major Kevin Kirkum ...
by American Press Staff, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:10 pm
phillips 66
Partnering for preparedness: Phillips 66 donates life-saving equipment to Westlake Fire Department
Special to the American Press Phillips 66 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex recently provided a $176,000 grant to Westlake Fire Department to purchase a new set ...