Bishop Glen John Provost of the Lake Charles Diocese has accepted a recommendation by the Diocese Board of Pastors to move St. Louis Catholic High School from Bank Street to MorganField Development, officials announced Wednesday.
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KINDER — Drones are helping the town and a local drainage district spot storm damage following two major hurricanes last year. Read more
The Diocese of Lake Charles announced the following statement on its website: Read more
Two men have been arrested for allegedly committing a drive-by shooting in the Ragley area over the weekend, according to Beauregard Parish authorities. Read more
NEW ORLEANS — The Archdiocese of New Orleans is advising Roman Catholics that the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is “morally compromised” because it is produced using cell lines derived from aborted fetuses. Read more
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the Lake Charles Rotary Club is sponsoring a drive-thru event with fun giveaways 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, at Central Library, 301 W. Claude St. Read more
A Lake Charles woman has been arrested after a stabbing incident Sunday night at the Grand Lake Deli on La. 384 in Cameron Parish. Read more
Former Calcasieu Parish District Attorney John DeRosier transferred $556,598 to the nonprofit District Attorney’s Community Assistance Foundation from Oct. 2015 and Nov. 2019, according to an audit released Monday. The Louisiana legislative audit said that money — purchased through gift card… Read more
Energy trucks lining the way down McNeese Street into Cowboy Stadium showed all there is much work still to be done in Lake Charles. Read more
Residential real estate closings continue to be on the rise amid slim pickings here, especially those houses in the most desirable price range — $150,000 to $225,000. Read more
Former LSU and Sulphur linebacker Tahj Keeynata Jones was arrested Friday on several charges and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. Read more
A local man once referred to as a “kingpin” by prosecutors had his sentence reduced from life in prison to 25 years on Friday after having the case reviewed by Judge David Ritchie in state district court. Read more
From his office above the north end zone at Cowboy Stadium Frank Wilson gets a daily update of the rebuilding taking place below.There are workers cleaning up debris, fixing broken light polls, laying down new turf and painting. Constant movement and change.Wilson can also see what still nee… Read more
State Rep. Brett Geymann said he will keep a close watch on how Louisiana spends any federal aid related to COVID-19. He told the Republican Women of Southwest Louisiana Thursday that spending one-time money on recurring expenses leaves the state vulnerable for a financial shortfall. Read more
A youth minister at Waters Edge Gathering Church was arrested this week on charges of indecent behavior with juveniles, authorities said Friday. Read more
Community members from the surrounding Fort Polk areas are invited to a special event on Friday featuring UFC Hall of Fame fighter Ken Shamrock. Read more
Local photographer Darion Noble used the recent ice storm as an opportunity to seize the artistic day with his aerial photography. A lifetime lover of photography, Noble said last week’s weather served as instant inspiration. Read more
Several blood drives are scheduled throughout Lake Charles next week in an attempt to replenish the blood supply disrupted by the recent severe winter weather, officials said. Read more
JENNINGS – Deputy David Bray lived a life of love, service and dedication to his family, his community and his country. Read more
A woman who is a suspect in a homicide in Alabama has been arrested in Lake Charles, according to authorities. Read more
A “Keep St. Louis Downtown” fund has been established to support the rebuilding of the hurricane-damaged school at its current Bank Street location. Established and administered by Project Build A Future, the fund is set up at First Federal Bank of Louisiana. Read more
Local public schools in Calcasieu Parish will soon start making provisions for the optional COVID-19 vaccine for employees after last week’s decision by Gov. John Bel Edwards to deem educators as essential employees. Read more
President Joe Biden on Monday approved a request by Gov. John Bel Edwards to increase the federal cost-share for FEMA public assistance programs in response to Hurricane Laura from 75 to 90 percent. Read more
The city of Lake Charles lifted its boil water advisory Tuesday after samples tested by the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health showed no contamination, officials said.The announcement comes one week after a winter storm brought freezing temperatures to Southwest Louisiana… Read more
A federal grand jury has indicted a Cameron Parish company and 12 individuals with illegal harvesting and selling raw oysters in violation of the Lacey Act, according to Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook. Read more
McNeese State University President Daryl Burckel recently recorded a video providing campus updates regarding the university’s post-hurricane recovery. “Everyday we see more progress across campus,” he said in the video’s opening. Read more
The National Transportation Safety Board revealed in a report released this week that the pilot who died in a plane crash in Cameron on Feb. 2 had just bought a share in the aircraft, and the other man killed in the crash was his instructor. Read more
Two local women recently joined forces to help Southwest Louisiana residents in need through an effort they have called the Vessel Project. Spearheaded by Dominique Darbonne and Roishetta Ozane, it provided hotel rooms during last week’s freezing temperatures, along with resources like food,… Read more
Similar to the weather, hopes seem to be rising as far as the local water system issues are concerned. Read more
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A Lake Charles woman has been arrested after a stabbing incident Sunday night at the Grand Lake Deli on La. 384 in Cameron Parish. Read more
Former Calcasieu Parish District Attorney John DeRosier transferred $556,598 to the nonprofit District Attorney’s Community Assistance Foundat… Read more
Energy trucks lining the way down McNeese Street into Cowboy Stadium showed all there is much work still to be done in Lake Charles. Read more
Residential real estate closings continue to be on the rise amid slim pickings here, especially those houses in the most desirable price range… Read more
Former LSU and Sulphur linebacker Tahj Keeynata Jones was arrested Friday on several charges and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. Read more
A local man once referred to as a “kingpin” by prosecutors had his sentence reduced from life in prison to 25 years on Friday after having the… Read more
From his office above the north end zone at Cowboy Stadium Frank Wilson gets a daily update of the rebuilding taking place below.There are wor… Read more
State Rep. Brett Geymann said he will keep a close watch on how Louisiana spends any federal aid related to COVID-19. He told the Republican W… Read more
A youth minister at Waters Edge Gathering Church was arrested this week on charges of indecent behavior with juveniles, authorities said Friday. Read more
Community members from the surrounding Fort Polk areas are invited to a special event on Friday featuring UFC Hall of Fame fighter Ken Shamrock. Read more
Bishop Glen John Provost of the Lake Charles Diocese has accepted a recommendation by the Diocese Board of Pastors to move St. Louis Catholic … Read more
Judge: ‘Scant’ evidence linking Broussard to scene of attack Read more
KINDER — Drones are helping the town and a local drainage district spot storm damage following two major hurricanes last year. Read more
