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Sulphur resident celebrates birthday in a special way
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - One Sulphur resident is going above and beyond to help those furry ones that need immediate attention. Dana Frye is celebrating her 80th birthday in a helpful way. Frye is the founder and director of LaPaw Animal Rescue in Lake Charles. All she wishes for is...
Hammond Union of Police hosting annual Daddy-Daughter Dance
HAMMOND, La. — The Hammond Union of Police is preparing for its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance in September. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Hammond Police Union Hall, 201 Natchez St., Hammond. The department says the event is a magical evening of dancing, laughter...
He won championships at three other schools. Now he's Liberty's head track coach
After helping Scotlandville sweep Class 5A outdoor and Division I indoor track titles in 2023-24, Kevin Jackson is moving on and moving up with a District 4-5A rival. Jackson is the new boys/girls track coach at Liberty. A former Ruston and Louisiana Tech competitor, Jackson also was part of championship teams as an assistant at Ruston and New Living Word.
Hertz-owned tower in Shreveport faces power shutoff due to nonpayment
In Lake Charles, work is underway to take down the Hertz Tower — formerly the Capital One Tower — by implosion on Sept. 7. In Shreveport, Hertz is having trouble with their electric bill. Shreveport’s largest office tower, the 25-story Regions Tower, as well as an adjacent 16-story building, had signs posted by electricity provider […]
Hazmat scene at Highway 1 near Morganza Spillway
MORGANZA - Fire officials are managing a Hazmat scene on Highway 1 near the Morganza Spillway, according to the Morganza Fire Department. Fire officials say there is no threat to the public and the situation is isolated to one specific area. Officials did not identify what substance leaked or how the Hazmat scene took place.
New fire station in the works for Iowa
IOWA, La. (KPLC) - It’s a bittersweet moment for Iowa firefighters as one of their stations was demolished earlier this week. The Iowa Volunteer Fire Department Thomson Ave. Station has seen its fair share of unfortunate situations. But, Fire Chief Charlotte Lantier says the station has also seen some good times too.
Residents say Tommasi landfill causing problems in the neighborhood
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Residents who live near Tommasi landfill didn’t have many complaints when the facility was mostly a dirt pit. But over the years it’s grown and it could get much taller. Some residents would like to see DEQ put a stop to it. DEQ tentatively...
Water leak, property condition causing frustration for neighbor
BATON ROUGE - A house in the Gardere area is falling apart and the man living next door says he's had enough. The lot is overgrown and now there's a water leak. Larry Stirgus has watched the property next to him slowly deteriorate. "I'm just frustrated," he said. Stirgus says...
Former LSU Superstar to Make MLB Debut Monday
Over the last 20 years or so, Louisiana State University has produced some major names in the world of baseball: Todd Walker, Ben McDonald, Alex Bregman, Aaron Nola, Albert Belle...I mean, the list goes on and on. Heck, right now, arguably the hottest name in baseball today is Paul Skenes...
French Settlement water issues persist, but Nexus Water promises solutions are on the way
FRENCH SETTLEMENT – As French Settlement residents continue to experience frustrations with their water supply, plans are underway to address these longstanding issues. For many in the village, located in lower Livingston Parish, and surrounding areas, solutions can’t come soon enough. One French Settlement resident, Ferris Granade Jr.,...
Former LSU Star Dylan Crews Gets Called Up to Major Leagues
It is being reported by multiple outlets that a Former LSU Tiger is heading to Major League Baseball... Getting called up to the Big Leagues is a huge moment for any rookie baseball player. It means they've worked hard in the minor leagues and have shown enough talent and skill to play at the highest level of the sport.
McNeese Football Kicks Off 2024 Season Against Tarleton State on National TV
The McNeese Cowboys are all set to begin their 81st football season with a big game against the No. 21-ranked Tarleton State Texans. The game will take place in Stephenville, Texas, at Memorial Stadium, which seats 24,000 fans. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, and fans can watch it live on ESPN2 or listen on KHLA 92.1 FM.
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