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Alexandria rabbi enjoys her new role at temple where her family has strong legacy
Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh is enjoying her role as the new spiritual leader of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim in Alexandria. And she hopes she can be the rabbi here for a long, long time. This Jewish temple is one of the oldest in Louisiana. Her family has a long legacy here. A legacy that...
Guardian charged with first-degree rape
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A guardian is being accused of first-degree rape after an underage juvenile in his care gave birth at a local hospital Saturday morning. Around 3 a.m. on Saturday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) responded to a local hospital in reference to a girl, under the age of 13, giving birth to a child, according to CPSO PIO Kayla Vincent.
McNeese Football holds day three of camp with local talent expected to shine this season
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Day three of training camp is in the books, it was a practice filled with explosive plays on offense and defense, and two players that possess that breakout ability are Jamaal Levi and TreVonte’ Citizen, local talent from Lake Charles who coach Gary Goff said bring a lot to this team.
Louisiana state representative apprehended for drunk driving while under the influence, State Police say
According to a news release from the State Police, Louisiana Representative Ken Brass, who hails from Vacherie, was taken into custody for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol just after midnight on Friday. According to a news release, a trooper observed a 2018 GMC Yukon weaving in and out...
Louisiana Republican chair at RNC wins praise from other delegates
Eric Skrmetta was still buzzing about the Republican National Convention a week after he had returned home to Metairie. Skrmetta, a third-term member of the Public Service Commission, chaired the Louisiana delegation at the convention. That meant it fell to him to fill the time-honored role at political party conventions...
Louisiana Stomach ‘Bug’ Might Be Something More Sinister
It's summertime and all over Louisiana from Monroe and Ruston in the north to Lake Charles and Lafayette in the south emergency departments at hospitals and walk-in clinics too are full of people all complaining about a similar symptom. This scenario has many health officials concerned because the spike in "stomach bugs" appears to be related to a more serious medical malady.
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
Louisiana Department of Health confirms four cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health has confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in the Northeast Louisiana community of Winnsboro. These cases were reported between July 5-24. ...
The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Dak Prescott to the New Orleans Saints
While Cowboys fans may read the title and immediately rush to the comments section, I challenge everyone to hear the WHY behind a potential Dak Prescott trade for the Cowboys. We are preferencing that this article is A PREDICTION, not a REPORT!. CeeDee Lamb is another name that’s been thrown...
At NSU Career Center, Carrier aims to connect students with employers
Tiffany Carrier is bringing expertise in marketing, public relations and networking to help students at Northwestern State University find jobs. Carrier is the new Job Location and Development Officer in the university’s Career Center, where students can utilize resources and coaching to help find part-time student jobs as well as prepare for future professional careers.
Voice of the People - Councilwoman Cynthia Perry
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - KALB would like to welcome you to a new series designed to provide full-length interviews and a place for the public to speak their minds and hear from local leaders. We call it, Voice of the People. On our first episode, Alexandria District 3 City Councilwoman...
Thousands experiencing red meat allergy from ticks
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It’s summer which means it’s the perfect time to go outside and enjoy nature, but summer also means the peak of tick season, and there is one tick in particular that is causing a red meat allergy in some people. Its called Alpha-Gal...
New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles, Louisiana Theaters
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: There's no need to look up every movie individually anymore, we have all the trailers in one nice, neat package for you that are showing in theaters this weekend. I can smell the buttered popcorn now and taste the Jujubes as I mentally lean back in the...
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