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weather

WEATHER UPDATE: Severe storms possible overnight

Special to the American Press There is potential for heavy rainfall and a few severe storms later this evening and overnight. The primary risk with ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 4:41 pm

Mardi Gras contest

Vote now for the People’s Choice Mardi Gras of SW La.

People’s Choice Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana is up and running! You can vote once a day for your favorite Mardi Gras Krewes and businesses. ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Monday, February 17, 2025 11:19 am

Athletic university

Several Louisiana public university athletic programs — including McNeese — face financial deficits

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Auditors have identified financial shortfalls in the athletic departments of five Louisiana public universities, with expenses outpacing revenues ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Sunday, February 16, 2025 3:39 pm

Shady Lane

Shady Lane man found unresponsive has died

An unresponsive Lake Charles man was found early Friday afternoon after officers were called to his Shady Lane home in reference to a welfare check. ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:44 pm

Sanctuary cities

Landry, Murrill target New Orleans sanctuary policies in federal court

By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration is continuing its hardline stance against sanctuary policies in Louisiana. Attorney General Liz Murrill filed ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Friday, February 14, 2025 1:49 pm

louisiana state police

Unrestrained man killed in I-10 crash

A Lafayette man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon just before 4 p.m. in Calcasieu Parish. Louisiana State Police Trooper Matt Gaspard said ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:50 pm

Real ID

REAL ID enforcement date now just three months away

Special to the American Press The REAL ID enforcement date is just three months away and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is encouraging residents ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Thursday, February 13, 2025 3:48 pm

mcneese state university

McNeese president’s honor list announced for fall 2024 semester

The president’s honor list for the fall 2024 semester at McNeese State University has been announced. To be on the list, an undergraduate student must ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 12:52 pm

Carbon Capture

House committee address citizen concerns over carbon sequestration in Louisiana

By Emilee Calametti | The Center Square The Louisiana House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment met on Monday to discuss the issue of carbon dioxide ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 10:56 am

sheriff

Sheriff issues warrant for Texas man accused of theft

Special to the American Press On Dec. 18, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the CPSO Sulphur Law Enforcement Center in reference to a ... Read more

by American Press Staff, Monday, February 10, 2025 5:58 pm

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