#industry
Landowner protesting proposed Commonwealth LNG facility
A Cameron Parish landowner who lives near the proposed Commonwealth LNG facility said it and other proposed LNG export terminals would destroy acres of wetlands ...
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local
‘Let’s Talk Drainage’ series slated for Calcasieu
Starting next week, a four-part webinar series will inform Calcasieu Parish residents on the steps and policies being done to improve drainage, along with the ...
by John Guidroz, Saturday, May 7, 2022 3:56 pm
Meet Your Neighbor
Kelley Saucier: I feel really good about this community
Some of the many hats Kelley Saucier wears include small business owner, certified yoga instructor and life coach and history teacher. Saucier’s family has long ...
by John Guidroz, Friday, May 6, 2022 5:33 am
Citgo 6
Families of Citgo 6 intensify calls for release
Family members of one the five Citgo detainees gathered in Washington, D.C., Wednesday for a rally and pleaded for President Joe Biden’s administration and federal ...
by John Guidroz, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 8:01 pm
local
Officials stress preparedness for upcoming hurricane season
During Hurricane Preparedness Week, local emergency preparedness officials and forecasters are stressing that residents keep their guard up for the approaching Atlantic hurricane season that ...
by John Guidroz, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 6:49 am
Road to Recovery
Johnson Funeral Home returns to main hub nearly two years after hurricanes
Johnson’s Funeral Home, a Lake Charles staple since its opening in October 1976, is finally operating at its Lake Street location nearly two years after ...
by John Guidroz, Sunday, May 1, 2022 6:35 am
elections
Calcasieu voters renew four property taxes; Cameron renewals pass
Calcasieu Parish voters overwhelmingly approved four property tax renewals on Saturday, according to complete, yet unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s website. A 10-mill, ...
by John Guidroz, Saturday, April 30, 2022 10:21 pm
Meet Your Neighbor
Longtime barber Jimmy Fontenot retiring from the business
Jimmy Fontenot said his nearly 60-year career as a barber put him in touch with people from all walks of life. “From politicians to doctors, ...
by John Guidroz, Friday, April 29, 2022 10:13 am
scene
Spring Art Walk is back
More than 60 artists will have their work on display and for sale during this year’s Spring Art Walk, set for 2-6 p.m. Saturday in ...
by John Guidroz, Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:22 am
Online gaming
Johns gives update on sports gambling numbers after first 5 months
In the first five months of sports betting being legalized in Louisiana, $628 million was wagered, generating $7.4 million in taxes, Louisiana Gaming Control Board ...