sunday talk
Living the Dream: Starks native advises others to ‘sieze every opportunity’
Patti Brindley Cradic wants to see more women live out their dreams. “Seize every opportunity. It doesn’t matter if you’re in your 60s, your 30s ...
Rita Lebleu, Author at American Press
Faith & Family
Andrew Gallien: Called to share the ‘love and knowledge of God’
Andrew Gallien is walking out his faith by standing on the corner of La. 14 near Walmart with a sign that reads, “Are you ready ...
by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, January 22, 2022 12:51 pm
business
New businesses coming to Westlake in 2022
A new convenience store, a new hair salon with a Christian boutique and an Ace Hardware Store are among the new businesses soon to open ...
by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 12:49 pm
Legislative Breakfast
Redistricting main topic at annual Legislative Breakfast
Congressional redistricting, a brief budget overview and Medicare reimbursement for counseling were among topics discussed at Tuesday’s Legislative Breakfast, an initiative of Family and Youth ...
by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 8:50 am
Cook of the Week
Local group brings 150 gallons of gumbo to tornado-hit area of Ky.
Some of the victims of the Dec. 10 tornado that tore through six states were recipients of “This is Home Cooking.” On Sunday, Jan. 9, ...
by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 6:01 am
scene
‘This Same Dusty Road — Huckaby exhibit opens at Historic City Hall
Letitia Huckaby melds photography, softly worn vintage fabrics, old quilts, faith, family, culture and social commentary like some people link words to create compelling stories ...
by Rita Lebleu, Friday, January 14, 2022 4:03 pm
health care
‘Marketplace’ health care coverage premiums lower
Healthcare coverage through “the Marketplace” is more affordable for more individuals and families now. Southwest Louisiana residents who may have called in previous years and ...
by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, January 13, 2022 9:06 am
Cook of Week
Sulphur priest accomplished baker of bread
The Rev. Edward Richard has been cooking for most of his life. The DeQuincy native is pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in ...
by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 6:30 am
scene
Organizers of festival honoring Martin Luther King Jr. ready for 2022 comeback
The Southwest Louisiana Martin Luther King Jr. Festival is returning after last year’s pandemic. Setbacks have prepared MLK festival organizers for a comeback. Last year’s ...
by Rita Lebleu, Friday, January 7, 2022 2:02 pm
scene
Time to kick off that Mardi Gras Mambo
Mardi Gras is a go in the City of Lake Charles, and it begins today, Jan. 6, at 5:30 p.m. The Honorable Mayor Nic Hunter ...