i-10 bridge
I-10 bridge task force chair: Wednesday crash highlights need for new bridge
The chairman of the Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge Task Force said Wednesday’s accident on the aging bridge that ...
Local News
National Seat Check Saturday at Southwest Beverage
The Louisiana State Police will participate in National Seat Check Saturday this weekend. In Southwest Louisiana, troopers will ...
crime
State Police investigating officer-involved fatal shooting of inmate
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has requested the Louisiana State Police investigate Thursday’s officer-involved shooting of an escaped ...
crime
LC man arrested after shooting at neighbor’s home
A Lake Charles man has been arrested for aggravated criminal property damage after shooting at his neighbor’s house ...
State News
Coroner identifies man killed by alligator
St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston has positively identified the remains found in an alligator’s stomach as Timothy ...
crime
Sulphur High student arrested after threat made
A Sulphur High School student was arrested Thursday after telling a classmate the day before to not go ...
Escaped inmate
Sheriff: Escapee shot after firing at officers
The hunt for 20-year-old Desmond Louis ended Thursday when he was shot by officers. A news source reported ...
hurricane laura
Governor optimistic about federal hurricane aid for SW La.
Speaking from Washington, D.C., Thursday, Gov. John Bel Edwards expressed optimism that Louisiana will see a sizable share ...
Traffic update
Eastbound lane of I-10 bridge remains closed after fiery crash
Traffic conditions across Southwest Louisiana remained chaotic for most of the day Thursday due to a temporary Interstate ...
Jim Beam
Jim Beam column:Finally, a feel-good movie
Finding a feel-good movie on television has been difficult for me, and there are probably more ways than ...