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Police: Attempted rapist broke into woman’s apartment through bathroom window
A Lake Charles man is behind bars today, accused of breaking into a woman’s apartment and sexually assaulting her. Lake Charles Police Lt. Brenda Treadway said just before 3 a.m. Thursday morning, their office received a call from the victim, who said a man had broken into her Eddy Street apartment by breaking through a […]
Lake Charles Police Department to host free National Night Out community event
The Lake Charles Police Department and city of Lake Charles will host a free National Night Out Community Event 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Lake Charles Event Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet officers from the department and view demonstrations from the various divisions. LCPD will be joined by numerous other local agencies […]
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Daily showers, thunderstorms expected over next week
An upper-level trough will remain in place over Southwest Louisiana for the next several days, helping to aid in daily showers and thunderstorms. But the good news is temperatures are trending cooler — especially for the last week of July. National Weather Service Lake Charles Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said pockets of excessive rainfall […]
Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation announces new board members
NEW ORLEANS – The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation is proud to announce two local leaders have been selected to join its Board of Directors. Wendy Brunet Burns and Patrick Kiernan were nominated and approved by the board at the June meeting. Burns and Kiernan bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to support the Sports Foundation’s mission of attracting and managing major sporting events that create economic impact and positive media opportunities for the State of Louisiana and the Greater New Orleans area.
Concerts, Festivals, And Events In SWLA And Lake Charles This Weekend July 26-28
This weekend is jam-packed with concerts, festivals, and events in the Southwest Louisiana and Lake Charles area this weekend. Two festivals are going on, a concert, live music at various restaurants and bars, and even a sporting event. Let's get to it so you can make your choice on what...
Police searching for suspect after man killed, another injured in overnight shooting
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Police are searching for a suspect after one person was killed and another was injured in an overnight shooting on West Prien Lake Road. The Lake Charles Police Department said there is no threat to the community. Officers responded to the corner of Prien Lake...
Gov. Jeff Landry-endorsed candidate named Northwestern State University president
PIPER HUTCHINSON – Louisiana Illuminator. The University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Thursday to name Associate State Supreme Court Justice James Genovese the next president of Northwestern State University. The move to install Genovese, a nontraditional candidate who has no higher education administrative experience but does have...
Iris Domestic Violence Center helping domestic abuse victims
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An average of one million people are domestic abuse victims each year. Last year, the state of Louisiana was the thirty-first most common state to see domestic abuse and violence. Still, the effort to eliminate harm at home and protect those affected is what the Iris Domestic Violence Center in Baton Rouge cares most about.
SWLA Arrest Report - July 18, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 18, 2024. Clifford Davis Landry, 36, Sulphur: Pedestrians on highways; possession of a Schedule II drug; probation detainer. Zechariah Elijah Moore, 30, Ruston: Home invasion; second-degree rape. Jeremiah Scott Bang, 45, DeQuincy: Contraband in a penal institution.
Local student to represent Louisiana at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A River Oaks High School student will represent Louisiana at the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation event in Washington, D.C. Loralie Smith is one of 100 high school seniors chosen to participate in the weeklong program that teaches students how the federal government works. Smith...
Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
Most Recent Mud Racing Nationals Ticket Winner Announced by Vernon Parish Journal and Jack’s All Ya Need
The Vernon Parish Journal and Jack’s All Ya Need are giving away tickets every week to the Mud Racing Nationals, and the latest winner was Jerry Waller of Leesville. Just visit Jack’s All Ya Need and simply scan the QR code with your phone at the register or elsewhere in the store. The Vernon Parish Journal will select winners ‘til the show. Registration closes Tuesday, July 23, at Jack’s. The last winner will be selected Wednesday, July 24. Every registration comes with a free lifetime subscription to the Vernon Parish Journal.
Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission Announces July Beautification Awards
The Leesville Mayor’s Women’s Commission recently presented their July 2024 Civic Awards for Beautification to two Leesville citizens. The residential award was presented to Gentry & Carla Allen who live at 1204 Aaron St. The front yard has several beds containing a gardenia and roses, along with a variety of gladioli and other bulbs, none of which were blooming on the date of the photo, but must be spectacular at other times of the year. The yard decorations consist of an eclectic assortment of enhancements such as whirligigs, including a windmill and more; a set of Snow White & the Seven Dwarves gnomes; and a variety of antlers decorating the front porch posts. The wood railings that extend across the entire front of the house serve as a texturally pleasing backdrop for the plantings.
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