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Jennings waterline project will cost city more than expected
Construction on a waterline extension project to serve newly annexed parcels north of Interstate 10 will cost the city nearly $150,000 more than officials thought it would. The Jennings City Council this week approved a $496,771 bid from CO-D Construction of Parks for the project. The company was the lowest of five bids received for […]
Lighting Of The Oak Returns To The Imperial Calcasieu Museum In Lake Charles
Make it a date night, or a girls night out and prepare your senses for an enchanted night November 8, 2024. The Lighting of the Oak returns for an unforgettable night at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum in Lake Charles! This extraordinary night with a purpose and highly anticipated annual fundraiser supporting the museum's mission:
Jim Gazzolo column: Serving life-saving advice
It was perhaps the most meaningful serve in McNeese State volleyball history, though it didn’t affect the outcome. Last Thursday the Cowgirls took on Southeastern Louisiana in their Dig Pink game to highlight October as breast cancer awareness month. Paying tribute to all who have fought that battle, McNeese honored one of its own before […]
Sara Judson guest commentary: Connecting people who care with causes that matter
Helping people put their charitable vision into action is one of the many things I love about my role at the Community Foundation. One of our recent experiences is one that I think some folks may not realize is an option…creating a Designated Fund to benefit causes important to them. It’s a good problem to […]
Local volunteers needed for United Way’s tax assistance program
Special to the American Press United Way Southwest Louisiana is gearing up for the 2025 tax season with its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Initiative, a program designed to provide free tax preparation and electronic filing services to low- and moderate-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities throughout our five-parish area. Last year, volunteers […]
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