Police Jury Election
Meet the candidates: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury District 3
Editor’s note: The American Press asked Calcasieu Parish Police Jury candidates to answer the same two-part question to help voters in their districts make up ...
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Local News
Meet the candidates: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury District 2
Editor’s note: The American Press asked Calcasieu Parish Police Jury candidates to answer the same two-part question to help voters in their districts make up ...
by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10:36 am
Local News
Meet the candidates: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury District 1
Editor’s note: The American Press asked Calcasieu Parish Police Jury candidates to answer the same two-part question to help voters in their districts make up ...
by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:35 am
Weekend Talk
Pulling out all the stops: Sulphur Parks and Recreation celebrating 75th year anniversary
Sulphur Parks and Recreation (SPAR) is pulling out all the stops to mark its 75th year anniversary. Saturday, Sept.16, the public – not just Sulphur ...
by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, September 3, 2023 7:44 am
Suicide Walk
Community walk to spread awareness for suicide prevention
Some people walk to improve health and feelings of well being. The hundreds who participate in Southwest Louisiana’s Out of the Darkness Walk will walk ...
by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, September 3, 2023 3:42 am
Faith & Family
‘Clean Start’ Initiative brings relief to Sulphur’s homeless population
Looking for something to be grateful for? How about hot and cold running water at the turn of a handle, the start-the-day fresh morning shower, ...
by Rita Lebleu, Saturday, September 2, 2023 8:40 am
i-10 bridge
DOTD: Investing private companies could collect less from I-10 tolls than anticipated
About 175 people attended the DOTD’s public meeting held Thursday at the Lake Charles Civic Center to find out more about the proposed Interstate 10-Calcasieu ...
by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 31, 2023 8:53 pm
music
Starks resident finalist in Christian music competion
Starks resident Tim Miller is a finalist in a Christian artist music competition, and Christian music lovers can help him win. Whether he comes out ...
by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 31, 2023 4:43 pm
i-10 bridge
I-10 bridge meeting Thursday at Civic Center
The public meeting to discuss the Calcasieu River-Interstate 10 bridge — including its tolls and aesthetics — will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at ...
by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 4:57 am
wildfires
Governor: Singer, Merryville, Bancroft wildfires ‘not contained’
The wildfires in the Singer, Merryville and Bancroft communities continue to be “dangerous and fluid.” “The message is, it is not contained,” said Gov. John ...