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Unrestrained driver, passenger killed in Beauregard crash
Louisiana State Police Troop D are investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that happened Friday night on U.S. 171 near Willow Branch Road in Beauregard Parish. Trooper Matt Gaspard said the crash claimed the lives of 59-year-old Ellory “Butch” Burgess Jr. of Longville and 29-year-old Cody Goode of Dry Creek. Gadpard said Burgess was driving a […]
School Board gives Van Metre four-year contract
The Calcasieu Parish School Board finalized new Superintendent Jason Van Metre’s contract at a special meeting on Thursday, July 11. VanMetre was chosen as superintendent on Tuesday out of a pool of five finalists. While presenting the contract, VanMetre said it was “very similar” to former superintendent Shannon LaFargue’s contract, with only a few changes. […]
Jim Beam column:Traffic cameras are targeted
Members of the current Louisiana Legislature know motorists don’t like speed cameras or similar devices that catch speeders and other traffic law violators. That is why they passed one law at their recent session to help drivers and wiped another one off the books. Three other legislators had traffic camera bills that didn’t make it. […]
UPDATE: Victim identified in Sulphur officer-involved shooting
Louisiana State Police Detectives are continuing an investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Sulphur on Thursday. The incident claimed the life of 37-year-old Mark Hayden Jr. of Sulphur. Trooper Matt Gaspard said their preliminary investigation revealed that Sulphur Police Department officers were investigating an earlier domestic incident involving Hayden. Hayden fled the scene […]
Area medical facilities have treated dozens for heat-related illnesses
Eighty-eight people died in Louisiana last year as a result of the heat, and this summer could be just as hot or even hotter. Seven people have already died. The Louisiana Department of Health, Lake Charles Urgent Care and West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital urges residents to know the signs of heat-related illness, stay safe and […]
SLC releases basketball schedules
The Cowboys will begin their quest for a second straight Southland Conference championship before the New Year and a home. Friday the league released the conference portion of the schedules for both men and women with both McNeese State teams opening in the Legacy Center. Coming off a record 17-1 SLC championship and 30-4 mark […]
SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do
Nightlife Bodega Wine Dive, 3505 Country Club Road — Malbec and Magic, 7 p.m. Friday; Disco Night, 8 p.m. Saturday. Bon Temp’s Bar and Grill inside the DoubleTree by Hilton, 330 Arena Road, Sulphur — Wilson Band, 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Crying Eagle, 1165 E. McNeese St. — Ray Boudreaux, 7 p.m. Friday; Brew-zy Brunch, 11 […]
Calcasieu SerialFest flying high with tribute to superheroes
Don’t settle for any-ol’ movie watching this weekend. Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is the 10th Annual Calcasieu SerialFest at the Brimstone Museum Annex, 900 S. Huntington St. This theme is Superheroes of the Serials. Audiences can expect superhero action that inspired modern Marvel and DC comic films. The event is free, […]
7/12: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Samuel Paul Simon, 33, 2713 General Arnold St. — two counts theft of a motor vehicle from $5,000 but less than $25,000; bank fraud; forgery; illegal possession of stolen things less than $1,000; bicycle lamps and reflectors. Bond: $60,100. Jebb Allen Cradeur, 42, 3616 Dover St. […]
Jennings considers requiring commercial parking lots to have concrete, asphalt or approved decorative paving
The Jennings City Council is considering amending its zoning ordinance to require commercial property parking lots to have concrete, asphalt or state approved decorative paving. The ordinance would not affect residences or existing parking lots, according to Mayor Henry Guinn. It would apply to new construction or reconstruction only, including properties owned by the city […]
Industrial tax exemption supported for solar energy farm
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury agreed Wednesday to support an industrial tax exemption for a solar powered generation facility planned in the Topsy area. The Police Jury backed the request from Aypa Power to participate in the state’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) and set a public hearing for June 24 for the Cajun […]
Grandmother of 4-year-old found dead: ‘I knew he was in danger’
The paternal grandmother of 4-year-old Legend Jack — whose body was recovered on Monday from the waters behind the Vinton Welcome Center near the Texas-Louisiana border — said she had a sick feeling the boy was in danger when she last saw him Saturday night. Dion Polk — the family member who Calcasieu Parish Sheriff […]
Neighbors unite to fight construction of townhome development at corner of Ernest and W. Claude streets
A public hearing regarding a controversial proposed development will take place at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, July 17. A request to subdivide an approximate 2.4-acre lot on the northwest corner of W. Claude St. at Ernest St. was unanimously denied by the Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission at a meeting in June. […]
Lindsay Gaar represents city at Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
Local student Lindsay Gaar represented Lake Charles at the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. last month. As a student at Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School, she holds several leadership roles. She is a member of the school’s Mighty Mu District Math Team and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She participates in competitive […]
Officer-involved shooting in Sulphur leaves one dead
Louisiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Sulphur. Trooper Matt Gaspard said shortly after 6 p.m. detectives with the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division were requested by the Sulphur Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 600 block of South Kent Street. Sulphur Police Major Jason Gully said […]
Sowela photography students open exhibit at LC City Hall
The photography of Sowela Technical Community College students will be displayed on the first floor of Lake Charles City Hall, 326 Pujo St., through September. An opening reception for this exhibit will be hosted from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. The exhibit features 18 pieces shot by 10 Sowela students, said Lindsey […]
Iowa mayor makes motion to adjourn in middle of council meeting
The town of Iowa is seeing an improvement in its water and wastewater department’s bottom line, according to a report given at the Monday council meeting. Water metering has helped, said Town Clerk Cindy Mallet, who gave the report; hwever, reductions in labor and chemical expenses were also responsible for the $200,000 in the account. […]
7/11: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Coby Lee Blessing, 33, 5990 River Road — simple burglary; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; revocation of parole. Kyle Joseph Wannage, 21, 1749 W. Common St. No. 8210 — five counts drug possession; illegal carrying of weapons during commission of a crime or in presence […]
BREAKING: Charges upgraded against mother of dead boy, recovered toddler
Charges have been upgraded against a 25-year-old Lake Charles mother whose 1-year-old son was discovered along an interstate highway Tuesday morning. The body of her 4-year-old son was discovered Monday afternoon in the waters behind the Vinton Welcome Center near the Texas-Louisiana border. Aaliyah Jack — who originally was charged with failure to report a […]
Truck driver who found missing 1-year-old: ‘I told him, “It’s gonna be all right, little man,” ‘
A Texas truck driver is being hailed as a Good Samaritan for saving a 1-year-old he spotted crawling near Interstate 10 Tuesday morning. The 1-year-old is the sibling of a boy whose body was recovered Monday in waters behind the Vinton Welcome Center — nearly eight miles from where the toddler was spotted. Reginald Walton, a […]
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