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 ...
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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 ...
by American Press Staff, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:51 pm
Legislature education
Louisiana educators make statement about harmful bills
The Louisiana Association of Educators has issued the following statement from Dr. Tia T. Mills about what she says are the unprecedented attacks on Louisianan’s ...
by American Press Staff, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:46 am
Solar
Gulf states awarded nearly $250M in grants from EPA to deliver residential solar
Special to the American Press The Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for awarding Gulf states nearly $250 million ...
by American Press Staff, Monday, April 22, 2024 4:27 pm
Border Control
La Guard sends second rotation to Texas border mission
By Spc. Duncan Foote | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office Continuing the request from the State of Texas and with the approval of Louisiana ...
by American Press Staff, Saturday, April 20, 2024 4:27 pm
Job Fair
Job fair set for May 1 at the LC Event Center
The American Job Center – Region V is hosting a Quarterly Job Fair 9:30 a.m.- noon Wednesday, May 1, in the Lake Charles Event Center’s ...