scene
Jen Kober taping Netflix standup special at Southlake Theater on Friday, Saturday
When Netflix producers asked Jen Kober where she wanted to film her standup special, she could have said Los Angeles or New York City. She ...
Rita Lebleu, Author at American Press
Faith & Family
Women persevere in launching their Women’s Wilderness Ministry
Two young women with a heart for the homeless were initially disappointed when a camping trip that would allow them to share the Gospel didn’t ...
by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, November 18, 2023 8:13 am
calcasieu parish police jury
Proposed parish budget shows decrease
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Budget Committee heard the administrative presentation of the proposed Parish’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Thursday. The proposed budget for 2024 ...
by Rita Lebleu, Friday, November 17, 2023 11:21 am
lyondellbasell
Lyondell-Basell uses recycled plastic waste to make 52-000 square-yard parking lot
Grocery and retail bags often get used for more than getting purchases from store to home. At the LyondellBasell Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene plant in Westlake, ...
by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 16, 2023 4:02 pm
Life Matters Gala
Former abortion doctor will be guest speaker at Life Matters Gala
Dr. Haywood Robinson performed hundreds of abortions before an encounter changed his heart and mind. Robinson is the director of medical affairs and education for ...
by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 16, 2023 4:01 pm
election
EXPLAINER: What Calcasieu voters need to know before heading to the polls
Calcasieu Parish voters need to know what’s on the ballot before stepping inside the booth on Saturday. It could make a quick, easy and important ...
by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:43 am
scene
Mistletoe & Moss: Junior League’s holiday fundraiser setting up shop this weekend
Holiday shoppers, prepare to slay. The Junior League Of Lake Charles has announced dates and ticket prices for its largest fund and fun-raiser of the ...
by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:53 am
election
Voting in elections is important to some, not so much to others
Only 33 percent of the 125,428 registered voters of Calcasieu Parish voted in the Oct. 14 election. That means only one-third of the registered voters ...
by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:36 am
veteran's day
Ivory Edwards: 24-year U.S. Army vet has no regrets, says he’s blessed
The U.S. Army drafted Ivory J. Edwards in 1953. He was obligated to serve his country for two years. He served for 24, earned a ...
by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, November 11, 2023 5:11 am
veteran's day
Moss Bluff Middle honors area veterans
Moss Bluff Middle School served up coffee, biscuits and a hearty celebratory tribute this week that left no doubt that students, teachers, faculty and administration ...