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Calcasieu Parish School Board Announces Early Dismissal
Attention is being given to parents and guardians of children attending schools in Calcasieu Parish. The school just announced that all Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) schools will be dismissed early today due to severe weather approaching Southwest Louisiana. Also, please be advised that alternative sites will dismiss students at...
Gov. Jeff Landry to discuss deadly storms; pair of tornadoes hit Lake Charles, NWS confirms
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will hold a news conference around noon on Tuesday, May 14. Landry is expected to discuss deadly storms that hit some parts of Louisiana on Monday night. The National Weather Service Lake Charles has confirmed 2 tornadoes passed through the area....
Just Imagine: Creating a better, more resilient future for SW Louisiana
The transformation of an entire neighborhood doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s happening, as are more opportunities for enjoying local waterways and safe bike rides along wooded trails. Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana held its annual meeting last month and board member Willie Mount talked about milestones for Just Imagine SWLA, the 50-year […]
These 4 Louisiana Hospitals Earned ‘D’ Safety Ratings – What You Need to Know
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPEL News) - Hospitals play a crucial role in providing care and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Ensuring safety within these facilities is vital to protect patients from medical errors, infections, and accidents that could result in harm. Patient safety not only safeguards their...
Mayor, deputy, attorney in spotlight at Law Day gathering
The Southwest Louisiana Bar Association recognized a trio of community leaders Friday morning during the annual Law Day Ceremony at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse. Mayor Nic Hunter was presented the Liberty Bell Award for his activism and grit following the devastating hurricanes of 2020 — from which the area continues to recover. “My appreciation for […]
Louisiana Schools Start New Safety Protocols Implementing Weapons Detectors
Over the last two years, many school boards around the state announced next-generation metal detectors were being installed. Schools in Baton Rouge, Jennings, Desoto Parish, Lafayette Parish, Orleans Parish, and many others have all implemented new safety protocols to make schools in Louisiana safer. Calcasieu Parish announced it was following...
Southwest Louisiana lacks mental health professionals — a new program hopes to change that
When Wasilat Adeoluwa, a 30-year-old international student in the graduate counseling program at McNeese State University, arrived in Lake Charles, the city was still in shambles after five federally declared disasters damaged or destroyed tens of thousands of homes, businesses and large parts of the university’s campus. “My folks...
Many heirs think they own their homes but don’t, legal experts say
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - You may be the heir apparent to the family home, but if your relative died without a will or there was never a succession, you may not officially be the owner. Some people who live in homes passed down from a parent or grandparent and...
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