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Calcasieu Parish School Board Welcomes Students – Important Parent Information
School goes back into session on Friday, August 9 for the Calcasieu Parish School Board students this fall. As we begin the 24-25 school year in Southwest Louisiana, the safety of all CPSB students is a priority. Here are a few new things parents/guardians should know. In addition to the...
Lake Charles events round-up - August 8, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have a list of family-friendly events this weekend happening across Calcasieu Parish. For a complete list of area events, you can visit www.visitlakecharles.org. You can also submit an event to Visit Lake Charles HERE. ALMOSTA RANCH FARMERS MARKET. PRICE: Free. WHO: Almosta Ranch LLC.
8/7: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jack Piirainen III, 41, 6639 E. Opelousas St. — four counts direct contempt of court; theft of a motor vehicle from $1,000 but less than $5,000; drug possession; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; theft less than $1,000. Bond: $15,500. Luis Barrera, 28 — resisting a […]
CPSO Arrests Lake Charles Man for Rape Charges
Calcasieu Parish, La - On July 1 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received a complaint in reference to Jonathan J. Landry, 34, Lake Charles. During the investigation detectives were advised Landry sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 10. After further investigation, on July 11, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Detectives attempted to locate Landry but were unsuccessful.
Travis Matte & The Kingpins Live In Lake Charles This Weekend
School starts this week in Calcasieu Parish and with everyone running around getting supplies and their kids ready for Friday, you probably haven't even thought about the weekend. Once you finish all that hustle and bustle, you will most likely be ready to blow off some steam. We have just...
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 […]
Authorities searching for missing Lake Charles woman
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 37-year-old Lake Charles woman who was reported missing on July 23. Spokesperson Kayla Vincent says detectives have spoken with the family of Tameika S. Watley who last spoke with...
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