Fall Arts Preview
‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown:’ A good time for all ages
This fall, McNeese Theatre will be presenting their iteration of the stage musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlies Brown,” which will premiere on Wednesday, Oct. ...
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Fall Arts Preview
Biomimicry: Changing the world of design
“Nature’s Blueprint: Biomimicry in Art and Design” will be coming to the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, Nov. 11. This exhibition ...
by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 7:08 am
Local News
Volunteering ‘fills my heart’
Nannette Vincent plays an indispensable role in the various Sulphur Senior Center activities. As a partner for the elderly, Vincent volunteers her time to help ...
by Emily Burleigh, Monday, September 12, 2022 5:45 am
education
Grandparents walk runway at SWLCA event
The Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy hosted the “SWLCA Grand Fashion Show” during their 2022 Grandparents’ Day Event. “We always like to do something unorthodox, something ...
by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, September 10, 2022 6:28 am
local
Council defers vote on agreement with African American Chamber of Commerce
The Lake Charles City Council voted to defer two major ordinances at Wednesday’s meeting. The first item that was deferred was an ordinance that would ...
by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, September 8, 2022 10:40 am
Teacher of the Week
Carolyn Nabours: The kindergarten teacher who couldn’t stay retired
Carolyn Nabours began her 40th year of teaching in August at the Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy. Nabours is a proud Southwest Louisiana native, and hails ...
by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, September 8, 2022 9:13 am
education
New program will encourage success in at-risk students
McNeese State University Athletics, in partnership with the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office and Calcasieu Parish School Board, have launched a new program called “Rowdy ...
by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, September 8, 2022 6:48 am
Volunteer of the Week
Jim Rock: Having opportunity to help others an honor
Jim Rock believes that volunteerism is “simply the sharing of one’s time and talent for the benefit of others.” For Rock, his talent primarily stems ...
by Emily Burleigh, Monday, September 5, 2022 5:30 am
education
Calcasieu schools amp up security: ‘Complacency can be our greatest enemy’
The Calcasieu Parish School Board is making efforts to amp up school security with administrators recently attending a Safety and Security summit to strengthen the ...
by Emily Burleigh, Sunday, September 4, 2022 5:20 am
local
Chomping at the bit: LC Symphony unleashes Gators on Geaux
After 20 years, the Lake Charles Symphony is rebooting the public art display “Gators on the Geaux.” “We felt like it was time to have ...