BNI and CNL own and/or manage 76related newspapers along with websites, shopping guides and magazines in communities in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas. A couple of years ago we came out to the airport. The American Press has shined among Louisiana newspapers during its history, earning Pulitzer Prize nominations for reporting and photography and winning hundreds of national and regional awards for its journalism. Louisiana State Police launch new tool to receive community feedback on their service, Barbe High orchestra plays at Lake Charles Airport, Lake Charles residents concerned about cracked pavement, New urgent care opens across from McNeese campus Monday, ExxonMobil faces racial discrimination lawsuit, Lost hiker rescued in Kisatchie National Forest, Lineup announced for Live @ the Lakefront 2023, Emails show governors Europe trip raised staffing, itinerary questions. As a result, the Lake Charles City Council debated for over an hour Wednesday before approving a 3% pay raise across the board to all city employees and included an adjustment to the pay plan which brings minimum wage from $10 an hour to $10.75 an hour, KPLC-TV reported. (AP) A Louisiana woman says a truck crashed through her Lake Charles home over the weekend and hit the bed where she was sleeping. (AP) Local officers in southwest Louisiana shot and killed a man who was shooting at them early Tuesday, Louisiana State Police said. We are looking forward to rejoining the downtown community, especially at this juncture in its history. LAKE CHARLES, La. He singled out northern Lake Charles, a largely African-American area of the city. The firm is accused of using the roofing company to sign up clients as well, in some cases without their knowledge. Today, the historic newspaper has returned to the heart of downtown Lake Charles where we were founded in 1895 in the newly refurbished offices at 715 Ryan St. Our new home has a robust history of its own, having initially served as the shopping epicenter The Fair Store and later as the headquarters for the Girl Scouts Bayou Council, Parkinson Foundation of the South and the United Way of Southwest Louisiana. The mission of the American Press is simple, but profound educate the citizenry, which Thomas Jefferson said was so vital to a healthy, functioning democratic republic. We will look much better the following week., BREAKING: 16-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of local artist, LC man convicted of having sex with 11-year-old, Fish Fry for Haiti: For 31 years, annual fundraiser has allowed Good Shepherd Episcopal Church to support a school in the mountains near Bgin. Dan Groft, director of the H.C. Drew Center for Business and Economic Analysis at McNeese State University, says the Lake Charles area has lost 1,300 private sector jobs since Laura. +6 Battered by hurricanes and. AP NEWS . After his death, his daughter told me that he had told her that I should be offered the paper, Shearman recounted in a 1967 article. ftpfc $$ tfflfej M; lHpf | an Trial ash U.S. BytHGOROBAftFELD . The idea would involved a series of bayous and canals connecting in a loop with paths alongside, providing new recreation opportunities for kayakers, bikers and walkers, The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate reported. They also publish the Orange Leader and the Port Arthur News, which are printed in Lake Charles. McNeese State won 80-73 with Oday making the night's biggest play. Southwest Daily News. You have permission to edit this article. A 16-year-old is facing a first-degree murder charge in the Feb. 18 shooting on OBrien Street in Lake Charles. Rick Hickman / American Press via AP Hunter estimated that the number of flooded homes in his city would be in. Hurricane-hit Lake Charles forecast to see state's fastest economic growth, More than two years later, federal disaster relief for Lake Charles finally arriving, Repairs underway at hurricane-battered Lake Charles skyscraper, but its fate still unclear, 'Can't take it': Living conditions deteriorate in Lake Charles public housing, Louisiana plant's 'egregious' record highlighted in national push for new chemical safety rules, With federal help delayed, nonprofits and volunteers fix hundreds of Laura-damaged homes, Two years after Hurricane Laura, contractor fraud and shoddy work delay recovery. Lafayette News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Lafayette, LA (AP) Registration has started for a new program to help low- and moderate-income Lake Charles residents fix 2020 hurricane damage to their homes, and Mayor Nic Hunter says he expects it to fill up fast. Forever Home Giveaway launched around November of 2022, according to its social media page. Visit Lake Charles, LA and its community partners are ecstatic to announce the return of the Pro Watercross National Championships to the lakefront at North Beach. (AP) A $90,000 jackpot won by someone who played the Louisiana Lottery's Easy 5 game in December remains unclaimed, lottery officials said. New Orleans Pelicans and NBA partnered with the City of Lake Charles debut a new outdoor basketball court at the Cheniere Energy Boys & Girls Clubs' Columbus Circle Recreation Center. The Arts and Humanities Council of SWLA has announced the music lineup for Live @ the Lakefront 2023. He said he believes around 50 families from the United Christian Fellowship church where he is assistant pastor have not returned since the storms. Leesville police released new details on the pedestrian hit by a train. Thomas finished with career highs in points (15) and rebounds (12) The Southland Conference Tournament starts Sunday. Louisiana newspapers include the Bogalusa Daily News, Southwest Daily News, L'Observateur in LaPlace and, as of October, the Leesville Leader and Beauregard News. LAKE CHARLES, La. It was the shock of a lifetime, according to a Lake Charles family. They also publish the. High pressure in the region will keep temperatures cooler and drier for the weekend with clear skies. Calcasieu Parish sales tax is the second highest in the state at 12.2%, and inflation doesn't make life any easier. LAKE CHARLES, La. The law firm has defended its actions by saying it is helping storm victims attain insurance proceeds and recover. Health officials: Latest COVID variant spreading quickly, not as severe as previous variants. This week the City of Lake Charles unveiled a brand new basketball court with a little help from an NBA team. Uninhabited homes on Cougar Street are still covered with tarps Wednesday, August 25, 2021, nearly one year after Hurricane Laura passed through, in Lake Charles, La. Calcasieu Parish . The reef, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Holly Beach, was built in an area where an oil platform was recently removed, with the intention of rebuilding a fish habitat, KPLC-TV reported. Youre going to need more lawyers if youre trying to unwind this mess, North told the attorneys and their counsel in court. McNeese State University has wrapped up another successful year of Engineering Week. Election officials and organizers of an effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell have reached an agreement on the number of active voters in the parish. Updates. LAKE CHARLES, La. The Louisiana State Police have implemented a new tool for the community to be able to share their experiences of interacting with the department. That is of course for those who can afford trips. Lake Charles residents concerned about cracked pavement BATON ROUGE, La. Lake Charles police were responding to a pair of late-Monday shootings when 22-year-old Christopher Thomas of Lake Charles fired at them about 3 a.m. BATON ROUGE, La. McNeese State earned the final spot in the Southland Conference basketball tournament by the slimmest of margins. Obituaries | American Press Louisiana newspapers include the Bogalusa Daily News, Southwest Daily News, LObservateur in LaPlace and, as of October, the Leesville Leader and Beauregard News. And the solid material under the road has been eroded, revealing a pavement with little support. Lake Charles reels from historic flooding; 18 inches of rain strands A new beginning: American Press moving back downtown . LAKE CHARLES, La. Braylen M. LeDay, 24, was found guilty as charged of first-degree rape. We want to be part of the community and part of the revitalization efforts of the downtown area, Publisher Dan Phelan said. Stalled cars on a flooded Nelson Road from heavy rains in Lake Charles on Monday. The return of events on a larger scale comes after two tumultuous years for the city. (AP) More than $148 million for Louisiana teacher pay raises, $500 million toward construction of a new Mississippi River bridge at Baton Rouge, and a $550 million replenishment of the state's pandemic-battered unemployment trust fund are part of the new state budget proposal outlined Monday by Gov. Barbe High orchestra plays at Lake Charles Airport, New urgent care opens across from McNeese campus Monday, Forever Home Giveaway shuts down after glitch names winner, Lake Charles man found guilty of raping 11-year-old. A year after Hurricane Laura, Lake Charles fears becoming 'expendable We find out who's responsible for repairs. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday he would travel to Washington again next week as part of efforts to secure more disaster relief in the wake of the repeated hurricanes that . (AP) Relatives of a 14-year-old girl who died when an oil storage tank exploded in February have sued the company that operated the tank. The firm has been in trouble in courts across the state, resulting in sanctions, orders halting their cases and professional complaints in recent months. The fate of the citys largest. Edwards has spelled out $3 billion in unmet needs statewide, and says he would expect the state to receive about half of that in a federal appropriation. BATON ROUGE, La. John Bel Edwards and FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell to Lake Charles on Thursday to mark the anniversary was overshadowed by new storm warnings. LAFAYETTE, La. The winning ticket for the Dec. 1 drawing was purchased at Tobacco Place in Lake Charles and is set to expire on May 30, KPLC-TV reported. Lavar Javol Myles, 33, 2809 Cline St. simple burglary. On Friday, Chief Magistrate Judge Michael B. According to the contract, McClenny paid a marketing company to identify and potentially sign up clients, the latter of which is prohibited by state law. Braylen M. LeDay, 24, was found guilty as charged of first-degree rape, according to the Calcasieu Parish District Attorneys Office. Whether you're in for a couples retreat, girlfriend's getaway, or family road trip, there's much fun to be had in Lake Charles. YEARS. But with a heaviness in his voice, he added: This was a hard one. LAFAYETTE, LA 1 DAY AGO kadn.com Asked about his thoughts on the regions rebuild, he had one word -- horrible before going on to say that unlike in previous storms, the Lake Charles area has not received sufficient help from the federal government to cope with Lauras destruction. Best 7 Newspapers in Lake Charles, LA with Reviews (KPLC) - A new urgent care and student health center is opening in Lake Charles Monday. Dorian Devon Malbreaux, 30, Lake Charles: First-offense illegal possession of stolen firearms; first-offense marijuana possession (14 grams or more); drug paraphernalia; first-offense illegal carrying of weapons; turning movements and required signals; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; 2 instate detainers. Obituaries - Calcasieu Parish Area - Prior to 1997 US Gen Web Archives. WASHINGTON (AP) The Energy Department on Wednesday authorized additional exports of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, from planned terminals in Texas and Louisiana. Lets face it, Southwest Louisiana is saturated with restaurants offering Mexican and Latin cuisine. Tyler-. 2 Amite (26-4) faces No. The entire arrangement is screwed up, North said of the collaboration between the firm and the roofing company. Construction and repair work continues on the Southgate Shopping Center Wednesday, August 25, 2021, nearly one year after Hurricane Laura passed through, in Lake Charles, La. LAKE CHARLES, La. News in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana from KPLC Channel 7. Calcasieu Radar Crime (AP) Three freshmen defensive backs on the McNeese State football team are among five 18- and 19-year-old men accused of various crimes, including one linked to a drive-by shooting near a campus apartment complex, authorities said Wednesday. With schools set to open in Lake Charles area, a beautiful mess awaits students, Lake Charles community leaders speak to what remains after Hurricane Laura, Our Views: Congress should reform process that's leaving Lake Charles in the lurch, Hurricane watches issued for Louisiana coast, metro New Orleans ahead of Ida; see latest track, Hurricane Ida expected to be Cat 3 at landfall; watches issued for New Orleans, Louisiana coast, UL System seeking damage toll at affected campuses, UL Lafayette offers others help, Everybody needs help: Lake Charles hopeful relief on the way post-Ida, White House proposes long-sought relief for southwest Louisiana over 2020 disasters, A year after Laura, Lake Charles may finally receive disaster aid. Email Alena Maschke at alena.maschke@theadvocate.com. Democrat Dustin Granger is pitted against Republican State Rep. Scott McKnight. 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