Charges dropped against Oakdale employee
Criminal charges are no longer pending against former City of Oakdale employee Alison Doyle after a judge ruled prosecutors failed to establish probable cause in the case tied to an […]
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17-year-old sought in overnight shooting in Vinton
Just before midnight Thursday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call for assistance from the Vinton Police Department in reference to a shooting on Stevenson Street. Spokeswoman Kayla...
Canceled Louisiana House races set for Nov. 3 primary ballot
By Misty Castile | The Center Square Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry is reminding voters that races and propositions scheduled for Saturday will proceed as planned, except for U.S. House […]
State senators pass new House map
Two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, state senators passed a plan Thursday that would eliminate a majority-Black district while giving Republicans a chance to [...
The Keasler Legacy: McNeese coaching legend remembered
McNeese head football coach Matt Viator never played for or coached under Bobby Keasler. Didn’t matter. Like virtually everyone involved in the Cowboys’ program over the last 36 years, Viator […]
Cassidy announces funding for Lake Charles Airport improvements
Lake Charles area airports will receive several runway and system upgrades soon, after U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced he has secured $14.9 million to benefit airports statewide from his […]
Two major school bond issues on Saturday’s ballot
Calcasieu Parish voters will vote on two separate bond issues this weekend that, if approved, will fund major improvements at schools in Districts 25 and 34. “It’s not only about […]
Lawmakers will not fund teacher stipends should Amendment 3 fail
By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Lawmakers will not fund the teacher stipends should Louisiana voters reject Amendment 3 this weekend, meaning teachers could lose out on an extra $2,000 […]
Senators vote to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns
Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking...
Jim Gazzolo column: Still the one to beat in SLC
They said the rest of the league had not only caught up to McNeese State in softball but maybe even passed it. They said the dynasty was over. They said […]
BREAKING: McNeese narrows presidential search to two
The search committee has narrowed its choices to two for recommendation for the next president of McNeese State University — Dr. Dee Dee Anderson and state Sen. Mike Reese. The […]
UPDATE: Anderson, Reese finalists for next McNeese president
The search committee has narrowed its choices to two for recommendation for the next president of McNeese State University — Dr. Dee Dee Anderson and state Sen. Mike Reese. The […]
McNeese shelter in place prompted by man fleeing campus police
McNeese State University Police issued a shelter in place Wednesday afternoon after a man who was not a student on campus fled a door room that smelled like cannabis. Marketing […]
$4.8M settlement reached over Louisiana traffic stop death, AP sources say
Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during a violent 2019 roadside arrest carried out by five […]
Louisiana revenue forecast drops by more than $200M across two budget years
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana’s official revenue forecast was lowered by more than $200 million across two budget years Monday, forcing lawmakers to scale back spending plans […]
Sulphur Council approves rezoning for future commercial development
The Sulphur City Council approved an amended ordinance Monday night to rezone property located at the southeast ramp onto Interstate 10, off La. 1256, to allow for future hotel development. […]
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency
President Donald Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton Monday to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a notable comeback for the former Navy SEAL who was fired from his role as FEMA’s temporary leade...
McNeese opens NCAA against ASU
McNeese State heads to College Station to open regional play in the NCAA Tournament against Arizona State after winning its 10th Southland Conference title.
Senate panel aims to draw new congressional maps this week
By Veronica Camenzuli, Gracie Thomas and Avery White | LSU Manship School News Service After a tumultuous day-long hearing Friday, lawmakers will try to break through the tension this week […]
Vinton man calls 911, tells them he shot his mother’s boyfriend
A 25-year-old Vinton man was arrested over the weekend after telling dispatchers he had shot his mother’s boyfriend. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said at about 8 p.m. […]
McNeese presidential search narrows to three
The committee tasked with selecting McNeese’s next university president announced it has narrowed the field to three semifinalists. The McNeese State University Presidential Search Committee decided on May...
Softball title comes down to one game
Softball title comes down to one game By Jim Gazzolo There will be no sweep. Lamar proved it could win at Joe Miller Field and the Cardinals picked a perfect […]
Weeks, Taylor deliver to sink Lamar
Weeks, Taylor deliver to sink Lamar By Jim Gazzolo Softball’s version of the Battle of the Border remains one-sided when played in Lake Charles, but it is getting closer and […]
Eye in the sky: The high-stakes world of the Hurricane Hunters
While most pilots steer clear of dangerous weather, the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron fly directly into the world’s most powerful storms. It’s a job that blends […]