Black Friday, traditionally, the single busiest shopping day of the year, is going to look a bit different in 2020. Instead of setting an alarm to brave crowds for deeply discounted items, dedicated shoppers will be looking for deals online. That’s if they haven’t already finished their holi…
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Cleanup operations in the aftermath of Hurricanes Laura and Delta led to a historical discovery in downtown DeRidder recently. Read more
As Thanksgiving nears and the frenzy of holiday shopping ensues, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter is urging community members to especially patronize locally owned businesses. Read more
Lakeside Bank’s “One Coat” drive recently launched to meet the community’s need for warm outerwear as winter approaches. Accepting donation now through Dec. 4 at all five of its branches, the drive has extra special importance this season. Read more
The giving and charitable spirit seen by many in the Lake Charles community has come around again in the form of donated coats to go to those who need it most as the weather gets colder. Read more
JENNINGS — The last call for storm debris removal is coming soon for some Jeff Davis Parish residents. Read more
An unrestrained driver was killed Monday morning in a three-vehicle crash on the Interstate 210 bridge, authorities said. Read more
The 2020 St. Jude dream home winner didn’t hear her name announced on KPLC-TV Sept. 20. She was in bed recovering from the coronavirus. Read more
JENNINGS – High school students in Jeff Davis Parish will soon be headed back to the classroom full-time. Read more
An estimated $150 million in costs associated with recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Delta caused the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s proposed 2021 budget to jump to $397 million. The spending plan is up nearly 54 percent from the $258.5 million budgeted this year. Read more
Port of Lake Charles board members on Friday approved several agreements related to recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta, including the removal of damaged equipment that handles bagged cargo at City Docks, and removing all four damaged cranes at Bulk Terminal 1. Read more
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is once again launching its annual Robbery Prevention Mobilization in an effort to deter crime and assist shoppers. Read more
JENNINGS — An influx in people and an abundance of sales in the wake of Hurricanes Laura and Delta have added significantly to Jeff Davis Parish sales tax receipts. Read more
It’s national collection week for Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child. The faith-based international toy drive has set a goal of 28,000 boxes packed from Southwest Louisiana residents and the oddities of 2020 have not deterred the organization from its mission, Keri Hawkins, area coo… Read more
Lake Charles Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened at about 9:50 pm Thursday night. Read more
Lake Charles Police said 21-year-old Coby Jermond Simon of Lake Charles has been arrested in connection with a Nov. 2 armed robbery. Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” in homes across Southwest Louisiana. Trees are going up earlier than ever before because, as one mom put it, “We just need a little Christmas.” Read more
The City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to proceed with an ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for a road improvement project at the intersection of Sale Road and Ryan Street. Read more
Shearman Company, LLC announced today it has entered into a preliminary agreement to sell the assets of the American Press in Lake Charles and Southwest Daily News in Sulphur to Carpenter Newsmedia (CNL), an affiliate of BooneNewspapers (BNI). The assets include its print publications, websi… Read more
VINTON — Gov. John Bel Edwards joined state transportation officials and legislators Tuesday to break ground on a $152 million project that will widen a nearly 11-mile stretch of Interstate 10 from four lanes to six. Read more
Students enrolled at a Calcasieu Parish School Board campus have been given an extended option to decide their educational platform choices, according to a statement released Tuesday. With all grades attending five days a week beginning Nov. 30, families can make a one-time switch from virtu… Read more
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run that happened Thursday mornin at a store located on La. 27 in Sulphur. Read more
The city of Lake Charles transit services have resumed for the first time since Hurricanes Laura and Delta made landfall in the region. Read more
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital’s Rural Health Clinic in Hackberry suffered major damage from Hurricane Laura. However, Cameron LNG officials recently stepped in to provide a temporary clinic so that Cameron Parish residents can keep meeting their routine health care needs. Read more
OAKDALE — Authorities are continuing their search for two male offenders who escaped Saturday from the Federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale. Read more
It has been 23 years since three young people were marched into a cooler at what was then known as KK’s Corner convenience store in south Lake Charles and shot and killed execution style. Read more
A performance by the fiery 10-piece Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at the Lutcher Theater in Orange, Texas, will be broadcast on the theater’s Facebook page at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Read more
The city of Lake Charles is bringing life and art together and out into the community through their newest series “Art 6 Feet Apart,” which starts Friday, Nov. 13. This cultural series will showcase SWLA art organizations around the community. Read more
OBERLIN - Storm repair and construction projects are continuing at schools across Allen Parish. Read more
JENNINGS - Some Jeff Davis Parish parents say they are disappointed yet hopeful with the school district’s plan to not return high school students to face-to-face instruction five days per week. Read more
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An unrestrained driver was killed Monday morning in a three-vehicle crash on the Interstate 210 bridge, authorities said. Read more
The 2020 St. Jude dream home winner didn’t hear her name announced on KPLC-TV Sept. 20. She was in bed recovering from the coronavirus. Read more
JENNINGS – High school students in Jeff Davis Parish will soon be headed back to the classroom full-time. Read more
An estimated $150 million in costs associated with recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Delta caused the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s propos… Read more
Port of Lake Charles board members on Friday approved several agreements related to recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta, including the re… Read more
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is once again launching its annual Robbery Prevention Mobilization in an effort to deter crime and assis… Read more
JENNINGS — An influx in people and an abundance of sales in the wake of Hurricanes Laura and Delta have added significantly to Jeff Davis Pari… Read more
It’s national collection week for Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child. The faith-based international toy drive has set a goal of 28,00… Read more
Lake Charles Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened at about 9:50 pm Thursday night. Read more
Lake Charles Police said 21-year-old Coby Jermond Simon of Lake Charles has been arrested in connection with a Nov. 2 armed robbery. Read more
Black Friday, traditionally, the single busiest shopping day of the year, is going to look a bit different in 2020. Instead of setting an alar… Read more
A Lake Charles man was arrested earlier this month after a traffic stop in the 2600 block of Hillcrest Drive. Read more
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