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VB: Karelov Announces Lindsey Ogle To Staff
By: Pam LaFosse LAKE CHARLES—McNeese head volleyball coach Sasha Karelov has announced the addition of Lindsey Ogle who will serve as a graduate assistant. The native of Missouri City, Texas was a four-year letterwinner at St. Mary’s University (Texas) where she was a member of the Lone Star Commissioner’s Honor Roll for three years, earned the D2ADA Academic Achievement Award in 2023 and serve as the SAAC President from 2022-24. Ogle attended Ridge Point High School where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. In her four years she also helped her team to two state appearances finishing as the runners-up her…
Vicksburg’s Levi Wyatt named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Team
Vicksburg native Levi Wyatt has been named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Second Team. Wyatt, who is heading into his junior season at McNeese State University, received the news on Monday. In 2023, Wyatt started in all 10 games where he racked up 13 tackles and led the team with...
New-look Cowboys picked sixth
On the same day the rest of the Southland Conference came together to promote the upcoming season, the Cowboys began their camp. With a full roster of 110 for the first time in head coach Gary Goff’s three years and 57 newcomers, McNeese State officially got back to work. Monday and Tuesday will be filled […]
2024 National Night Out events in SWLA
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - National Night Out is the day to get to know your local law enforcement officers. Communities nationwide host National Night Out events on the first Tuesday of August every year with the goal of enhancing the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement by bringing residents and police officers together under positive circumstances.
Louisiana native steers Plano Senior High as new principal
Kennitra Robertson, the new principal of Plano Senior High School, brings 17 years of experience in Plano ISD to her role. Originally from South Louisiana, Robertson has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at various schools in the district. Her career in education began after college, inspired by her work as a tutoring coordinator. Robertson's approach to leadership emphasizes building strong relationships with students and staff, a philosophy she developed through her diverse roles in education. As she takes the helm at Plano Senior, Robertson aims to continue the school's tradition of academic excellence while fostering a supportive community for all students.
Splendora Police Uncover Narcotics and Loaded Firearm, Driver out on Murder Bond from Louisiana
Last night, the routine monotony of a traffic stop in Splendora turned into a jarring discovery for local enforcement. Splendora Police Department detailed the incident in a Facebook post, as an officer, engaged in what began as a standard protocol for a minor violation, stumbled upon far more than anticipated when a subsequent vehicle search revealed both illegal narcotics and a loaded firearm. The gravity of the situation intensified as the driver’s background check illuminated an alarming fact, the 19-year-old was out on bond for murder in Louisiana.
Port Neches native launches book "Let God's Light Shine Through You"
BEAUMONT — Port Neches native Kelly Taubert wrote a book that she says has written that she says is based on her real-life experience and relationship with God. The book, “Let God’s Light Shine Through You,” was published by TBN and Trilogy Publishing. Taubert has lived...
Paw Patrol Live Coming to Lake Charles Event Center
Great news for Paw Patrol fans! The beloved pups are coming to the Lake Charles Event Center for an exciting live show. You can join Ryder and all your favorite Paw Patrol characters for an action-packed adventure that the whole family will enjoy. PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” follows...
Community comes together for second annual Chicken Fest
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Well, if you like anything and everything to do with chicken, then Chicken Fest was the place to be today over at the West Cal Cam Arena. The second annual chicken fest had all the sights and sounds of chickens with events for everyone to enjoy with all of the money raised going directly to the Sulphur Christian Community Coalition.
LSP lieutenant booked with DWI has retired
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Louisiana state trooper arrested for alleged drunk driving last week has retired from the agency, a Louisiana State Police spokesman confirmed late Monday. Lt. Prentiss “Trey” Bellue, 51, was arrested by Baton Rouge police after crashing his personal vehicle along Interstate 10 near Perkins...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
No prison for a nursing home owner who sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana businessman who sent more than 800 elderly residents from his seven nursing homes to ride out Hurricane Ida in a crowded, ill-equipped warehouse pleaded no contest to 15 criminal counts Monday and was sentenced to three years of probation. Bob Dean Jr. also must pay more than $358,000 in restitution to the state health department and more than $1 million as a monetary penalty, but state Attorney General Liz Murrill expressed frustration in a news release that Dean didn’t get any prison time. “We asked specifically that he be sentenced to a minimum of 5 years in prison, and not be given only probation. I respect our judicial system and that the judge has the ultimate discretion over the appropriate sentence, but I remain of the opinion that Dean should be serving prison time,” her statement said. Dean, 70, owned seven nursing homes in New Orleans and southeast Louisiana. As Ida approached, Dean moved hundreds of residents into a building in the town of Independence, roughly 70 miles (110 kilometers) northwest of New Orleans.
SOUTHEASTERN TO HOST LOUISIANA GIRLS STATE PROGRAM
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University will host the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Louisiana Girls State program June 8-14, 2025. Louisiana Girls State is a summer leadership and citizenship program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary for high school students who have completed their junior year. “We are honored to...
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