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La. Department of Veterans Affairs will honor Purple Heart recipients
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to honor all Purple Heart recipients this Wednesday, Aug. 7 on National Purple Heart Day. LDVA Secretary Charlton Meginley and Military Order of the Purple Heart Louisiana State Commander Deron Santiny encourage all Louisianians to wear purple to acknowledge recipients for their selfless sacrifice to our country. […]
LC man gets five-year sentence for failing to register
A Calcasieu Parish man will serve prison time for failing to abide by laws requiring him to register as a sex offender. Ralph Lamar Spell Jr., 35, of Hayes was sentenced to five years with the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to failure to register as a sex offender in the 31st Judicial District […]
Risks, environmental impact of carbon capture, storage projects under review
The Allen Parish Police Jury has formed a CO2 committee to consider the potential risks and environmental impacts of carbon capture and storage projects in the area. As part of the committee’s goals, the police jury has hired Gulf Engineers and Consultants (GEC) of Baton Rouge and McNeese State University to perform studies of the […]
LC man charged with sexual assaulting young girl
A Lake Charles man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl under the age of 10 turned himself in to authorities Sunday. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said their office received a complaint on July 1 involving Jonathan J. Landry, 34. “During the investigation detectives were advised Landry sexually assaulted a girl under the […]
8/6: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Gary Dale Pierce, 41, 1181 Wilson Road, DeQuincy — drug possession; possession of marijuana, second offense; prohibited acts, drug parapernalia-second offense; possession of synthetic marijuana, first offense. Bond: $5,500. Ronalda Rufia Young-Guillory, 39, 19 Fowler Drive, Sulphur — two counts direct contempt of court; prohibited acts, […]
Neugebauer calling all plays
After splitting the play-calling duties last season, Adam Neugebauer will take over full-time for the Cowboys this fall. In his second season at McNeese State, Neugebauer has far more weapons at his disposal than a year ago when he and head coach Gary Goff shared the play-calling job. “Yes, this year I’m calling all the […]
Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing an affable longtime politician who Democrats hope can keep newfound party unity alive in a campaign barreling toward Election Day. Harris said in a post on social media that Walz has “delivered for working families” as a governor, coach, teacher […]
Auction that could change ownership of Citgo delayed
The selection of finalists in an auction that could change the ownership of Citgo Petroleum, Lake Charles, has been delayed, according to Reuters. The seventh largest oil refinery in the U.S. is owned by Venezuela, and the delay comes amid a fiercely disputed presidential election there. The U.S. court overseeing the court-ordered auction of Venezuela’s […]
Murrill, Landry defend legality of Ten Commandments classroom law
There are ways that the 10 Commandments classroom law can be applied constitutionally — and create “powerful” teaching moments. That is the gist of Louisiana Attorney General LIz Murrill’s brief filed Monday in Federal Court Middle District in response to litigation that posting of the 10 Commandments in public schools violates constitutional rights. […]
‘Mondo’ breaks pole vault world record in gold-medal performance at Olympics
The pole vaulter they call “Mondo” really can put on a show. With the rest of the action at the Olympic track wrapped up for the evening and the crowd of 80,000 at the Stade de France still on their feet, Armand Duplantis rested the pole on his right shoulder and took a deep breath. […]
New Calcasieu OHSEP director ready for busy hurricane season
Jared Maze began his tenure as director of the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in May — just one month before the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. It’s the first time in 20 years the parish has had a new director. “I spent the last two and a half […]
Dow drops 1,000 points as markets quake worldwide
A scary Monday that started with a plunge abroad reminiscent of 1987 ’s crash swept around the world and pummeled Wall Street with more steep losses, as fears worsened about a slowing U.S. economy. The S&P 500 dropped 3% for its worst day in nearly two years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average reeled by 1,033 […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Capital One Tower slowly being dismantled
A glass wall is all that remains of the Hertz Tower atrium Monday as an excavator operator removes debris from the site in downtown Lake Charles. Part of the building’s demolition plan was to remove the atrium before the main tower is imploded on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office unveils new unit markings under Guillory’s leadership
Special to the American Press Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary “Stitch” Guillory is excited to announce the introduction of new unit markings for its fleet. “The new unit markings are more than just a visual update; they enhance the visibility of our vehicles, which is crucial for public safety and officer presence,” Guillory said. “By completing […]
New owner for Commonwealth LNG project
Energy investor Kimmeridge now has a majority ownership stake in the proposed Commonwealth LNG project, after buying out Commonwealth founder Paul Varello’s share, according to information posted in Bloomberg. During the third annual State of the Southwest breakfast held Thursday, Cameron Port Director Kim Montie gave an update on port properties — including improvements, operating […]
Debby knocks out power to hundreds of thousands in Florida, Georgia
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that just because Tropical Storm Debby is moving toward Georgia, that doesn’t mean the state won’t continue to see threats as waterways north of the border fill up and flow south. “It is a very saturating, wet storm,” DeSantis said during a briefing at the state’s emergency operations center. “When […]
8/5: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Shane Allen Wylie, 34, 110 Lois St., DeQuincy — prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; two counts drug possession; proper equipment required on vehicles; operating vehicle while license is suspended; illegal carrying of weapons during commission of a crime or in presence of CDS. Bond: $13,200. Clifford Lindsey […]
Rep. Geymann commentary: Carbon capture, sequestration efforts in La. important
By State Rep. Brett Geymann In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is more than just a buzzword—it’s a critical component of our future. As the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am dedicated to ensuring a positive economic impact in our state. By advocating for a robust energy […]
Citizen’s return highlights scrimmage
Tre’Vonte Citizen was filled with hype and promise when he last played football in Lake Charles. He was one of the country’s best high school running backs with a bright future. Two seasons at Miami were filled with injury and frustration, as Citizen waited for his chance. That will come this fall, but he gave […]
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