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Lake Charles Police Department to host free National Night Out community event
The Lake Charles Police Department and city of Lake Charles will host a free National Night Out Community Event 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Lake Charles Event Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet officers from the department and view demonstrations from the various divisions. LCPD will be joined by numerous other local agencies […]
Cajun Music and Food Festival introduces inaugural accordion contest
Get ready to two-step. The 37th annual Cajun Music and Food Festival is returning this Saturday, July 20. Everyone’s favorite authentic Cajun dishes will be served, and music will be bumping until 10 p.m. For decades, the indoor festival has been hosted at the Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Hwy, in South Lake Charles to keep […]
Jim Gazzolo column: Goff ready to turn the page on 2023
Gary Goff’s longest offseason is just about over. After suffering through a rough 2023 campaign, the McNeese State head football coach enters his third season with a rebuilt roster and renewed hope. “I’m excited about starting camp,” Goff said Wednesday. He has called this season a fresh start, second chance, and new beginning since the […]
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The political boundaries of the area were recently redrawn by lawmakers, under the direction of the courts and governor, to create the state’s second majority-Black district. Additionally, the GOP congressman representing the district, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, has opted not to seek reelection. Democrats are looking to capitalize...
New Report Shows Louisiana Is One of the Fastest-Shrinking States – Where Is Everyone Moving To?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is shrinking at a faster rate than more than 40 other states, according to a new report out today. U-Haul, the rental company that specializes in moving vans and trailers, released its annual report on which states have the most people making one-way rentals, and the Bayou State is near the very bottom.
Image of Angel Spotted Above Louisiana Beachgoers Favorite Beach
Beachgoers have been flocking to the Gulf Coast this summer and one person thinks she may have seen the image of an angel over one of the beaches many from Louisiana love to visit. This summer has brought a lot of tragedy to the beaches along the Emerald Gulf Coast....
Louisiana OMV Experiencing Outages Due To Global Computer Outage
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is experiencing varying degrees of outages at its field offices statewide due to the global computer outage. According to officials, customers who scheduled appointments for Friday, July 19, 2024, should reschedule their appointments. Customers can visit OMV’s website at www.expresslane.org, for available online services. According to […]
Gun safety tips after three accidental shooting deaths of children in Louisiana this week
Three children killed in accidental shootings in Louisiana this week should serve as a reminder to be extra vigilant about gun safety. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said we have a gun culture in the U.S. and especially here in Louisiana. “And it’s just a reminder to parents to be...
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
Letlow qualifies in reshaped 5th Congressional District
After a stop in Milwaukee earlier this week for the Republican National Convention, U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow made the trip to qualify Thursday in Baton Rouge for re-election to the 5th Congressional District, which now includes portions of the capital city. Letlow, who lives in the Monroe suburb of Start,...
UPDATE: Three arrested in June 2024 shooting in Thibodaux
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced three people have been arrested for their roles in a in a June 2024 shooting in Thibodaux. David Bonds, 35, and Ronald Vallejo, 33, both of Thibodaux, were arrested for the attempted murder of Floyd Gage, 45, of Thibodaux who was charged with illegal carrying of a firearm following the incident. Bonds and Gage both suffered injuries in the shooting.
Somber moment in community as Sacred Heart High School Gym demolished
The bucket of the large yellow excavator tore away at the brick walls of the Sacred Heart High School Gym on Wednesday. The top stories of the Hertz Tower are visible from the demolition site at the corner of Louisiana Avenue and North Division. “I think this building’s history is more significant than that downtown […]
New Iberia aerospace business to add 200 jobs thanks to federal $2M grant
For years aircraft have come from around the country to the Acadiana Regional Airport and into the headquarters of Aviation Exteriors for exterior painting and other details. Recently the company expanded into maintenance and repair. Now the company and its 200 employees hope to double its employee count and physical footprint with 200,000-square-foot maintenance repair and overhaul facility along with other amenities to handle more aircraft.
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