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LC man charged with raping family member under 12
A Lake Charles man has been charged with raping a family member under the age of 12. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said deputies were dispatched to a local hospital Tuesday in reference to a rape complaint. Vicent said during the investigation, detectives were advised Joseph R. Perry, 45, had sexually abused a […]
2 SWLA airports receive $3.5 million in federal funding
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two airports in Lake Charles will receive nearly $3.5 million in federal funding to make improvements. The money, which comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, will go towards Chennault Airport and Lake Charles Regional Airport. Chennault...
Himbola residents trapped in housing of last resort
If it’s raining outside, it’s raining inside many Himbola Manor apartments. If it’s cold outside, it’s cold in the apartments. And in Louisiana’s sweltering heat, the complex is, according to residents, uninhabitable. “It’s no different than living outside,” says Joy Johnson, a resident of Himbola...
Breaux Bridge men caught allegedly stealing crawfish in Lafayette Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited five Breaux Bridge men for alleged crawfish violations on July 10 and 14 in Lafayette Parish. Agents cited Hunter Herrington, 26, Damien Courville, 35, Skylar Robichaux, 34, Jessie Reece, 25, and a juvenile for theft of crawfish. Agents obtained video...
Financing for Calcasieu River Bridge moves ahead
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge breezed through its last financial hurdle before the State Bond Commission, including a bond sale of up to two billion dollars to finance the mega-project. If the project stays on track, there should be a new I-10 bridge in...
Craigslist fraudster who fled to Romania returned to Lafayette, sentenced in federal court
A Romanian citizen who was living illegally in the Lafayette area has been sentenced in federal court in connection with a scheme that defrauded online buyers out of more than $700,000. Dorin Munteanu Racu, also known as Adrian Ciobanu, 41, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Maurice Hicks Jr., Western...
Terrebonne Young Achiever Awards Celebrate Outstanding Contributions to the Community
The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce presented the Terrebonne Young Achiever Awards at the July General Membership Luncheon. The awards, sponsored by South Louisiana Bank, honor outstanding young professionals in the community for their remarkable achievements and contributions. The event showcased individuals who have made a significant impact through their career accomplishments, community service, and dedication to shaping a brighter future for our region.
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Louisiana Club Earns ‘Best Golf Course’ in U.S. Honors
The game of golf is alive and well in the state of Louisiana. According to golflink.com there are 140 golf courses in Louisiana. Eighty of those courses are public courses, another 30 are private courses, and still another 30 would qualify to be called municipal golf courses. Louisiana even has its own "Golf Trail".
Lack of Broadband May Be Stifling Rural Louisiana Business
(TNS) — The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe hosted its third annual Louisiana Rural Economic Development conference in Marksville. Speakers ranged from the state Commissioner of Agricultural and Forestry, Mike Strain, to rural educators. During Monday's conference, high-speed broadband Internet and its necessity for modern life and business were central topics. Broadband...
Louisiana’s role in NASA’s upcoming moon mission; Baton Rouge painter on the relationship between art and health
The push to unionize auto plants in the South appears to have lost momentum. This comes after a big loss in May when workers at a Mercedes factory rejected joining the United Auto Workers. Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom visited the UAW’s campaign in Montgomery, Alabama to learn...
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
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