Teacher of the Week
Krystal Smith: Being an educator is her calling
Krystal Smith, 39, played “a lot of school” when she was growing up. Her favorite childhood game is now a reflection of the career she ...
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tornado
Tornado destroys South Elton Court homes
A EF-2 tornado touched down in Lake Charles Wednesday morning, destroying homes east of McNeese State University. National Weather Service Office of Lake Charles Meterologist ...
by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2:43 pm
sowela
Sowela, US Coast Guard team up with Direct Enlistment Program
Sowela Technical Community College students in four different programs now have a new employment opportunity following graduation. Sowela and the United States Coast Guard signed ...
by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 9:00 am
weather
Potential for tornadoes, all modes of weather tonight, tomorrow
There is potential for strong tornadoes and all modes of severe weather tonight and Wednesday morning through mid-afternoon, said Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer. Southwest, ...
by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 1:55 pm
housing
Housing assistance program opens office in LC
Households affected by the hurricanes of 2020 and 2021 can now receive re-housing assistance. Last month, Endeavors — a San Antonio-based national service organization that ...
by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 7:01 am
GreenPal app
GreenPal app launches in LC connecting homeowners with mowing services
Lake Charles residents now have access to an app that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal was founded in 2012 in Nashville by ...
by Emily Burleigh, Monday, April 8, 2024 1:39 pm
McNeese presidential search
UPDATE: Three of four semi-finalists for McNeese president have SW La. ties
The McNeese State University Presidential Search Committee has selected four semi-finalists for the job. McNeese’s current president Daryl Burckel is set to retire on June ...
by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, April 4, 2024 4:46 pm
mcneese state university
BREAKING: McNeese Presidential Search Committee narrows candidate list to four
The McNeese State University Presidential Search Committee has selected four semi-finalists. McNeese’s current president Daryl Burckel is set to retire on June 30. He is ...
by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, April 4, 2024 3:59 pm
GATOR
School choice bill advances despite opposition of school boards
School boards throughout Southwest Louisiana oppose the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (La GATOR). However, on Tuesday the bill advanced out of the ...
by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 7:11 am
Chennault Air Show
Blue Angels to make their return for ‘rock your socks off’ 2025 air show
The U.S Navy’s Blue Angels will be returning to Lake Charles to headline the 2025 Chennault International Airshow. Mary Jo Bayles, airshow executive director, announced ...