Lake Charles Police are investigating an early morning fatal shooting that occurred across the street from the McNeese State ...

Southwest Louisiana startup HUNT Tech, the makers of scent- and DEET-free insect repellent sprays and lotions, is making a ...

Ryan Street is a local resource for art and dining. It is also a highly-ranked hot spot for a stroll. Assisted Living ...

Curtis Deville and Tre’Vonte Citizen came home last season hoping to restart their careers and thrill local fans. Each was a big-time prep star from the Lake Charles area who went off to play at major ...

Makhi Paris says he is healthy and ready to have a big season in his return to the Cowboys this fall after a very long road ...

On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina — one of the deadliest and most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history — roared ...

Oakdale Ward 5 Marshal Michael “Freck” Slaney has resigned from his position. Slaney tendered his resignation effectively ...

Four suspects were arrested Sunday in Jennings for allegedly stealing plaques and desecrating more than a dozen graves at ...

Chronic absenteeism decreased in Calcasieu Parish during the 2024-25 school year. The Calcaiseu Parish School District ...

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Benjamin Rivas Jr., 20, 1005 W. Verdine St., Sulphur — ...

Record-shattering cold temperatures caused a critical water shortage, a brief power outage and dozens of frozen pipes in ...

Public meetings are just that. They are always supposed to be open to the public. Some years ago, I asked a member of the ...