Prescription drugs
Prescription drug take-back event set for April 27
The Lake Charles Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to take back unwanted prescription drugs. LCPD Officers will be on-site, set up ...
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LNG permits
Higgins Introduces Legislation to Combat LNG Permitting Pause
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., has introduced the LNG Permitting Improvement Act, which establishes a shot clock for the review of applications for natural gas ...
by American Press Staff, Friday, April 19, 2024 3:57 pm
Sulphur boil advisory
Precautionary boil advisory issued in Sulphur
Due to a water main break, water pressure has dipped below the required levels in the city of Sulphur. City officials have issued a precautionary ...
by American Press Staff, Friday, April 19, 2024 2:53 pm
fema
Kennedy announces $14.7 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida aid
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $14,730,190 in Federal Emergency Management Agency grants for Louisiana disaster aid. ...
by American Press Staff, Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:28 pm
Venture Global
Higgins, Scalise urge approval of Venture Global Calcasieu Pass II LNG project
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, both Louisiana Republicans, have sent a letter to Chairman Willie Phillips of the Federal Energy ...
by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 2:47 pm
Boater safety
CPSO to conduct free boater education course
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Marine Division will be conducting a boater education course on Tuesday, June 4, at Lake Charles Sail & Power Squadron, ...
by American Press Staff, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:17 pm
opioid
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury launches opioid impact survey
Special to the American Press The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has released a brief Opioid Impact Survey requesting feedback from residents to help tackle the ...
by American Press Staff, Monday, April 15, 2024 10:32 pm
nellie lutcher
City of Lake Charles unveils Nellie Lutcher mural
Special to the American Press As part of the inaugural Nellie Lutcher Festival, the city of Lake Charles on Sunday unveiled the Nellie Lutcher Mural, ...
by American Press Staff, Monday, April 15, 2024 10:35 am
early voting
Early voting continues through April 20 for upcoming election
Secretary of State Nancy Landry reminds voters that early voting for the April 27 Municipal General Election will continue daily through Saturday, April 20(excluding Sunday, April ...
by American Press Staff, Monday, April 15, 2024 8:00 am
flooding
Sheriff’s Office prepared for possible flooding
Due to the open spillway gates at Toledo Bend Reservoir, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is taking necessary precautionary measures in preparation for the possibility ...