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Between 1854 and 1929, an estimated 350,000 orphaned, abandoned or homeless children were transported to rural communities across America — including Louisiana — in search of a better life. At […]
Louisiana State Sen. Mike Reese officially stepped into his role as the ninth president of McNeese State University on July 1. But instead of stepping down from his elected office, […]
A Southwest Louisiana education leader praised the state’s record student achievement while warning that continued reductions to the state’s public school funding formula could undermine years of academi...
Two people were killed in separate crashes Friday morning in Lake Charles. Lake Charles Police said officers were dispatched to Interstate 210 eastbound at about 4:23 a.m. in reference to a […]
Four people have been arrested after an Allen Parish juvenile, reported missing was found safe in the Houston area following a multi-agency investigation, authorities said. According to the Allen Parish […]
By Alton Wallace | The Center Square Argent LNG signed an agreement Wednesday with Ukraine’s state-owned Naftogaz Group to explore supplying liquefied natural gas from its proposed Lafourche Parish export...
Preseason polls don’t mean anything; they never have. For the most part, they are products of the past year, an extension of a season already over. This is especially true […]
The 39th annual Cajun Music and Food Festival will be held Saturday at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. The festival, hosted by the Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana’s […]
A Lake Charles bicyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon near the corner of 4th Avenue and 12th Street after being struck by a sports utility vehicle. Lake Charles Police Lt. John […]
The city of Lake Charles is likely facing a delay in its plans to purchase a vacant lot for the construction of a new community resiliency hub. During Wednesday night’s […]
A Jennings woman was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing a man multiple times during the early morning hours Thursday, authorities said. The victim arrived at […]
By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square A federal appeals court ended decades of court oversight of Concordia Parish schools Tuesday, handing Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill another victory in her […]
A local woman has been charged after authorities say she threw a knife that struck a man in the neck during an argument Wednesday night, leaving him seriously injured. Risa […]
Special to the American Press Small business owners across Southwest Louisiana who have moved beyond the startup stage now have an opportunity to grow alongside fellow entrepreneurs. The Louisiana Small […]
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has called a summit meeting at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss the future of LSU athletics. Chances are that you, personally, were not invited. Invitations to […]
Some retired members of the nation’s judicial system decided it was time to say something about the rule of law in America being in grave danger. No one blamed President […]
On the odd chance you’re still straddling the fence when pondering whether the planet has veered off its rocker, then consider this normally sports-starved month of July. The world, in […]
Allen Parish Schools Superintendent Brad Soileau said there are no current plans to close any schools, seeking to dispel what he described as misinformation circulating in the community about the […]
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Tanner Lee Fontenot, 33, 101 Tousaint Road, Apt. 59 — domestic abuse battery; disturbing the peace. Adrian Devonte Wiggins, 31, Ferri...
By Achyut Adhikari |LSU AgCenter Health officials are investigating an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Louisiana is amon...
Special to the American Press “Movies Under the Stars” will present the 2026 animated Pixar comedy “Hoppers” on Friday, July 17, at Mallard Junction Park, 599 August St. The movie […]
Now that some elite Louisiana high school students are getting offers for marketing deals to use their name, image and likeness, or NIL, similar to college players, they definitely need […]
Special to the American Press As the 2026 hurricane season unfolds, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming is urging Louisianans to include a financial disaster plan in their hurricane preparedness. “Louis...
By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s attorneys have moved to subpoena records from Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and special prosecutor Laurie W...