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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 ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Monday, October 2, 2023 8:06 pm

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, September 29, 2023 1:20 pm

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