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More details released in Felix Vail arrest Video included

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Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office authorities held a press briefing at the Lake Charles Regional Airport late Friday to address the arrest of 73-year-old Felix Vail, a suspect in the 50-year-old death of his wife, Mary Horton Vail. More>>

SKorea says NKorea fires 3 short-range missiles

North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said. It routinely tests such missiles, but the latest launches came during a period of tentative diplomacy... More>>

Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on

Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and... More>>

SWLA Weekend Guide

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There is a lot going on in and around Southwest Louisiana this weekend and beyond. Here are your highlights: More>>

SWLA Tea Party blasts IRS Video included

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The Southwest Louisiana Tea Party movement began picking up steam in 2009 as members from throughout the five-parish area began gathering for rallies and becoming more visible and involved in local government and the political scene. More>>

Prices at the pump poised to spike

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Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. More>>

Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012

Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said... More>>

Friday anniversary of first woman reported missing in Jeff Davis Eight

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Friday marks the anniversary of the first woman reported missing in the Jeff Davis Eight case. More>>

Some in SWLA see flood insurance hike under program

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As a way to continue offering flood insurance, Congress passed the Biggert Waters Act in 2012. More>>

Lake Charles wins first place in Cleanest City Contest

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For the second consecutive year, the City of Lake Charles has been awarded first place in Category I of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation (LGCF) State Cleanest City Contest.   More>>

Frequent CAER alarm soundings raise questions

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CAER siren alerts were installed in areas near plants to sound if a dangerous chemical is released. More>>

2012 crime stats released by Lake Charles Police

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The 2012 crime statistics for Lake Charles are in. Statistics show a decrease in criminal activity compared to 2011 and an above average rate when it comes to solving those crimes.  More>>

Nev. regulators approve Pinnacle, Ameristar deal

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Nevada regulators have approved Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.'s buyout of rival Ameristar Casinos Inc. More>>

Analyst says funding gap for LSU hospital deals

The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94 percent of the funding Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration set aside for eight such arrangements. More>>

7th person arrested in connection to Mother's Day shooting Video included

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According to WWL-TV in New Orleans, a seventh person has been arrested in connection with the shooting at a Mother's Day second line celebration that injured 19 people. More>>

Send us your graduation photos!

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We are looking for your graduation photos! More>>

Third suspect in Lake Charles attempted armed robbery arrested

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The third suspect in an attempted armed robbery in Lake Charles has been arrested. More>>

Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG plan

The Energy Department has given conditional approval to a Texas company that wants to export liquefied natural gas, the second LNG export project the Obama administration has approved as it faces a wave of export requests. More>>

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

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The Powerball jackpot is now one of the largest in U.S. history. More>>

Cleanup begins after 16 tornadoes hit Texas Video included

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The National Weather Service now says 16 tornadoes hit North Texas on Thursday. The tornadoes killed at least six people and destroyed several communities. More>>

Your week in review: May 17

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Your week in review for May 17. More>>

Obama picks budget official to run troubled IRS

President Barack Obama picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, the same day another top official announced plans to leave the agency amid the... More>>

Senate bill would increase funding for SWLA dredging

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So much of our economy depends on ships getting up the Calcasieu Ship Channel, but keeping that waterway open to the big ships costs money. Now, the U.S. Senate has legislation that will create more dredging dollars. More>>

I Wanna Know: Fake electronics Video included

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Kecee Lewis recently ran for Lake Charles City Council and though he wasn't elected, people who got to know him have come to ask him for help with various problems, including a scam that surfaced in the area last week. More>>

Sanity hearing set for man accused in child’s death

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A man accused of stabbing and killing his 4-year-old nephew last year will soon appear at a sanity hearing in Beauregard Parish. More>>

Jindal's state salary provides main income in 2012

Gov. Bobby Jindal's latest financial disclosure report shows his annual nearly $128,000 state salary provided the main source of income for he and his wife in 2012. More>>

Questions raised about House budget proposal

Senators are expressing skepticism about some assumptions House lawmakers used to balance next year's budget. More>>

Louisiana receives more than 100 charter school proposals in 2013

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The Louisiana Department of Education, DOE,  says that they've received plans to open more than 100 new charter schools in 19 parishes, nearly double the number of proposals received in 2012. The DOE More>>

Moss Bluff teen facing elderly cruelty charges

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A 19-year-old Moss Bluff teen is accused of striking two elderly individuals numerous times and causing injuries. More>>

Elton teen killed in crash, two others critically injured

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An Elton teenager died Thursday in a two-vehicle crash in Calcasieu Parish, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police, Troop D. More>>

Lake Charles woman gets 'ambush makeover’ on TODAY Show

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A Lake Charles woman received an "ambush makeover" on Thursday morning on the TODAY Show. More>>

New crime fighting app launched in Louisiana

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Louisiana State Police hope a new application for Android and Apple phones will help citizens help law enforcement prevent large scale crimes, especially acts of terror. It's called the 'See Something, Send Something' app. More>>

Habitat's 'Women's Build' making progress Video included

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Lake Area women are showing the men they not only know how to clean a house, but they can build one too. KPLC's Lee Peck checks in on the progress of Habitat For Humanity's all Women's Build. More>>

Lake Charles couple helps deliver grandchild in vehicle

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A baby was born early Tuesday morning at a Lake Charles intersection. More>>

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