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The McNeese State Cowboys plan to take on their legendary rival, the Lamar University Cardinals, for the time in twenty-one years on Saturday night. More>>
The San Antonio division of the FBI announced on Friday that the serial bank robbery suspect known as the "Bayou Bandit" had been captured. More>>
The Pithon Coulee Hurricane Surge Protection Improvements Project, at Bord du Lac Dr. just west of its intersection with Lakeshore Dr., is scheduled to begin today, Friday, September 3. More>>
Louisiana State Police Troop D will have additional troopers on patrol this Labor Day holiday. This extra allocation in manpower is the result of overtime availability made possible by federal grants via the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. More>>
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Earl is nearing coastline of New England. Landfall likely in Canada late Saturday... More>>
The Better business bureau warns frauds targeting seniors is growing. Here at the Better Business Bureau they frequently field calls from senior citizens who have been contacted by someone who claims More>>
Former state Rep. Elcie Guillory will replace businessman Mark Abraham as a commissioner at the Port of Lake Charles. More>>
A state district judge in Vernon Parish has ordered a 66-year-old Leesville man to spend a year in jail and repay nearly $21,000 to owners of timber he was convicted of burning. More>>
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says that 17 people have admitted catching large amounts of shrimp in the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge and selling them commercially. More>>
The Calcasieu Police Jury has approved a liquor license for a controversial adult entertainment club near Vinton. Though some jurors previously voted against the license they apparently had little if any choice this time. More>>
Some believe it is Louisiana's economy that will suffer, and not the environment, As a result of the recent shallow water rig explosion. More>>
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board is reducing the amount of student suspensions through the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program. More>>
The Coast Guard says the fire from an explosion on an offshore petroleum platform 80 miles south of Vermilion Bay has been put out and all 13 workers have been rescued from the water. More>>
The Coast Guard is saying there are no immediate signs of a spill from an oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast. More>>
The captain of a boat that rescued 13 people who escaped an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico says the blast aboard the vessel was so sudden that they didn't have time to get in a lifeboat. More>>
A 20-year-old man wanted in the death of a Gretna police officer after a French Quarter brawl in June has turned himself in to authorities.
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The police chief in Iowa says that a house fire that happened on Thursday morning happened at the same home where a woman was attacked last week. More>>
VILLE PLATTE, La. (AP) - The Evangeline Parish School Board has adopted a $63.4 million budget for 2010-11. More>>
The Cypress Group has again made some changes to improve on what the Lake Charles city council disapproved of last time. More>>
Police are targeting drunken drivers over the Labor Day weekend, with plans for sobriety checkpoints, increased patrols and other DWI enforcement initiatives.
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On Tuesday, we told you about vines on a utility pole along Highway 26 near Hathaway that some said looked like the image of Jesus Christ on the cross... More>>
A four-time convicted drug trafficker was sentenced on Tuesday to life in federal prison. Courtney Zeno, 39, of Leesville, La., was sentenced by U. S. District Judge Patricia Minaldi, for distribution of crack cocaine and possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. More>>
Two men were arrested by authorities early Sunday morning after they allegedly were caught breaking into a business on Broad Street in Lake Charles. More>>
Authorities arrested a Lake Charles man after he allegedly stole some items from a home, including a Playstation 3 and a set of mag wheels with tires. More>>
Two Vinton men were arrested recently after the two allegedly broke into a neighbor's shed stealing several items. Reportedly, the two were photographed by the victim's game camera which was setup in his back yard. More>>
Authorities arrested a Lake Charles woman on Monday for allegedly forging checks from a family member's account. More>>
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries refuge in Cameron and Vermillion parishes will be conducting the annual harvest to remove alligators from public use areas beginning September 1st. More>>
After weeks of discussion and questions relative to why there were no minority representatives on the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, board member Mark Abraham has resolved the issue by resigning. More>>
Authorities say two people have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that happened near Sowela Technical Community College in Lake Charles on June 14.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Drew Brees will be watching from the sideline for the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. More>>
New Orleans is drastically slashing the number of city employees who have take-home cars furnished by taxpayers. More>>
Interstate 10 near Beaumont reopened to traffic late Wednesday morning after being closed for nearly three days after a chemical spill that happened Sunday. More>>
SINGAPORE (AP) - Oil prices rose slightly to above $72 a barrel today in Asia after a steep drop the previous day amid evidence that U.S. crude supplies remain high and demand weak. More>>
TIOGA, La. (AP) - For most 4-year-olds, the first day of pre-kindergarten means facing a room full of strangers, but this is not the case for six elementary students in Tioga. More>>
A Hathaway man recently came across something we see everyday...a utility pole - but this utility poll appeared to him differently than most. More>>
A West Monroe insurance agent has been booked on eight counts of insurance fraud. More>>
Despite the tough economic climate, Lake Charles is home to the only new federally-insured bank to open in 2010 in the nation. More>>
Renovations are underway at Grand Lake High School as a result of left over FEMA money from Hurricane Rita. More>>
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division's Special Operations Unit in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) federally charged 17 individuals on May 6 for shrimp violations on the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Cameron Parish. More>>
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Lake Charles couple on Friday for the June murder of a man on Avenue D. More>>
It appears citizens who oppose an adult entertainment club near Vinton will have no voice on whether a state liquor license is issued. More>>
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office says a 27-year-old Houma man is accused of stabbing his girlfriend's 27-year-old son five times with a pair of scissors.
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A Kinder soldier serving our country in Afghanistan who lost one of his legs while on patrol was awarded a Purple Heart in Washington, D.C. on Monday by President Barack Obama. More>>
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A 15-year-old Caddo Parish boy has been arrested for the aggravated rape of an 8-year-old family member. More>>
HOUSTON (AP) - Westlake Chemical Corp. will spend $250 million to $300 million constructing a chlor-alkali plant in Louisiana beginning in the second half of 2013, the chemical maker said Tuesday. More>>
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man and a juvenile after a shooting and home invasion that happened late Monday night in south Lake Charles. More>>
Hospital nurses see hundreds of patients and organize thousands of pills and prescriptions, but a new computer and scanning system is looking to ease their work load. More>>
Hunters and campers can save money this weekend on a wide range of supplies including firearms, ammunition, hunting knives and certain clothing items. More>>
Lake Charles resident Christy Papania-Jones has been named a winner of the 2010 Angel Award® presented by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation. More>>
Lafayette police say a third-generation firefighter has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old girl at a fire station on Aug. 5. More>>
LULING, La. (AP) - Authorities say three Hahnville High School students remain hospitalized from a wreck when a driver lost control while allegedly... More>>
GREENSBURG, La. (AP) - The State Fire Marshal has given St. Helena Central High School a 30-day deadline for repairing fire alarms and inadequate... More>>
Hurricane Earl continues to cause havoc over the Virgin Islands. Now, the massive storm is expected to get close to the United States east coast. More>>
A 30-year-old Marrero man who last year challenged his cocaine possession arrest during filming of the A&E network series "Steven Seagal: Lawman" has pleaded guilty in state court.
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A chemical spill from a wrecked tanker carrying Isobutene on I-10 is creating major headaches for drivers traveling east and west bound between Beaumont and Winnie, Texas. More>>
A man wanted in California on a home invasion charge has been arrested in Louisiana. More>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal got another chance to push for an end to the federal moratorium on deepwater oil drilling. More>>
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The main suspect in a second-degree murder case have pleaded guilty to manslaughter, and the woman once expected to be the key... More>>
The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office says a 61-year-old man apparently drowned in a drainage canal, but deputies are still investigating and an autopsy has been ordered.
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The primaries having played out pretty much as expected, some expensive and heated battles for seats in the U.S. Senate and House are getting under way. More>>
Police are searching for two people accused of shooting and killing a man and a woman during a home invasion at a Baton Rouge apartment complex. More>>
A chemical spill Sunday shut down both east and west bound lanes near Beaumont, and authorities now say that the interstate could be closed until Wednesday as officials offload the chemicals from the damaged tanker. More>>
A judge has ordered the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to grant a liquor license to The Gentlemen Club in Vinton. More>>
The following numbers are as reported by the Office of the Louisiana Secretary of State. More>>
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) - One swing cost Tiger Woods any chance of winning The Barclays. Now he can only hope he gets to keep going in the FedEx Cup playoffs. More>>
This morning LyondellBassell imploded a 320 –foot tall concrete flue stack at its former manufacturing facility near I-10. More>>
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - Lake Charles firefighters turn down what the City Council calls its last, best offer for a 1-year contract. More>>
Bond is set at $90,000 for an 18-year-old Gonzales man accused of being the "Brownie Bandit" who repeatedly broke into a bakery, taking a gross of brownies and leaving crumbs and broken windows. More>>
After two years of devastating weather, Northeastern Louisiana sweet potato growers are cautiously optimistic as they begin a harvest that will likely last into October. More>>
A head on collision at Highway 90 and PPG Drive lands a woman in the hospital. More>>
The polls are open today in Louisiana for the 1st Party Primary Election. More>>
Lake Charles firefighters have rejected a labor contract offered by the City of Lake Charles. More>>
Assumption Parish sheriff's deputies said they have arrested a grocery store employee and her ex-boyfriend accused of cashing more than $160,000 in Western Union money orders from a store account. More>>
A court battle has ensued over a so-called gentlemen's club near Vinton.. The people behind the club are trying to force the Calcasieu Police Jury to grant a liquor license. More>>
The man allegedly responsible for attacking a woman in Iowa is still on the loose. More>>
JENNINGS, La. (AP) - State police have arrested a 45-yeaer-old Ville Platte man who caused an accident on U.S. More>>
By Theresa Schmidt - bio | email LAKE CHARLES, LA. (KPLC) -Calcasieu Police jurors keep order at meetings by enforcing certain rules-- such as who can talk and when. At this week's committee meeting, More>>
MONROE, La. (AP) - A Monroe woman has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in the beating death of her 11-month-old son. More>>
Flatland riders from around the country will meet and greet the public at Pinederosa Park in Westlake. Riders such as Mark "Rad Dad" Dadridge, Cesar Caldron, Diego Tajada and man more will be there. This family friendly event is free and will be from 2pm till 10pm. More>>
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A Lake Charles man who hid a loaded gun under a sofa cushion - leading to the accidental shooting of a child - has been... More>>
The Family and Youth Festival is taking place at the Lake Charles Civic Center from 9am to 4pm. Tickets are $2 for children and $3 for adults. The festival is a fun event promoting family life and family values in a safe and exciting environment. Families can enjoy games, making crafts, food and live music. More>>
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A 50-year-old Baton Rouge man was killed when the bicycle he was riding was hit by a pickup. More>>
It's just one week before the August 28th election when voters go to the polls for the open primary election. It will decide the Republican and Democratic nominees for U.S. Senate. More>>
A tire from a vehicle traveling on Interstate 10 crossed the median causing an accident that damaged a car on Friday. More>>
Authorities with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a registered sex offender living in Sulphur for failure to register his new address with authorities. More>>
A press conference was held on Friday morning in Jennings and Mayor Terry Duhon announced that police chief Johnny Lassiter will be taking a voluntary demotion. More>>
MONROE, La. (AP) - A Monroe woman has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in the beating death of her 11-month-old son. More>>
A judge has imposed a $1,000 fine and jail time for a Leesville man convicted of starting four fires in Vernon Parish in February 2008. More>>
OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - A 46-year-old Eunice woman has been sentenced to three years' house arrest after agreeing to plead no contest to charges of attempting to hire a hit man to kill her estranged husband and his new girlfriend. More>>
22-year-old Jake Rhodes of Lake Charles was sentenced to five years in federal prison, for possession of child pornography, U. S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced on Thursday. Rhodes also received lifetime supervised release following confinement. The sentence was handed down by U. S. District Judge Patricia Minaldi. More>>
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hopes to bring whooping cranes back into south Louisiana, establishing a flock that lives and breeds on state-owned land in Vermilion Parish. More>>
Ryan Street in downtown Lake Charles, from Division to Mill, is currently blocked off so crews can repair a leaking water pipe. More>>
A new poll suggests that nearly one-fifth of Americans now believe President Barack Obama is a Muslim, while only about one-third consider him to be a Christian. More>>
BOGALUSA , La. (AP) - The lake looks like it's boiling. But Bogalusa's public works director says it's just being aerated as the first step toward restoring the Lake Vista Native Preserve. More>>
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A jury has found a 47-year-old Lafayette woman guilty of the April 2009 second-degree murder of her live-in boyfriend. More>>
WINNFIELD, La. (AP) - A trial for a former Louisiana police officer accused of repeatedly jolting a handcuffed man with a stun gun before he died... More>>
The process of moving the John J. Khoury house that has been located on Lakeshore Dr. since the early 1900's to the Historic District on Pujo St. is finally complete. More>>
Due to road construction at McNeese Street and Weaver Road, traffic near Barbe High School will be temporarily diverted during the morning and afternoon hours. More>>
The council is expected to go into executive session to discuss Police Chief Jeremy Cryer's decision to suspend his competitor in the race for Westlake Police Chief, Michael Dickerson. More>>
Angela Osipuk was sentenced on Wednesday to twelve years in prison for a horrific crash she caused at the foot of the I-210 bridge back in December 2008. More>>
State agents have arrested two Iberia Parish men accused of trying to scam BP of nearly $10,000 in fraudulent commercial fishing trip tickets.
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According to the Literacy Council, many people who struggle to read are either non-readers or read below and eighth grade level. More>>
Understanding what health care reform means for you or your business is no easy task...but the CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana is explain highlights of the 2000 Health Care Reform Act. More>>
A shot at capturing a fourth consecutive title awaits the Swashbucklers next weekend. More>>
Name of tot released.... More>>
For hundreds of years the gun has been used to protect ones self and ones family from harm. Now, Louisiana law makers say you should be able to protect yourself and your family at church, as well. More>>
Vernon Parish Sheriff's authorities arrested a Leesville man last week and charged him with indecent behavior with a juvenile. More>>
Beauregard Sheriff's deputies arrested a man on Saturday morning for attempted second degree murder. More>>
Fifty-three years ago on Sunday, Hurricane Audrey made landfall in Cameron, claiming hundreds of lives. More>>
A program that gives free cell phones to individuals receiving government assistance is going on right now at the Lake Charles Civic Center. More>>
A man from Kinder shows his support for veterans by drawing personal portraits and hanging them in the at the Allen Parish Welcome Center's wall of honor. More>>
When most people think of drunk driving, they usually think of a serious problem on the highways. But drunk driving is also becoming an increasing problem on the waterways. More>>
A Lake Charles man is found guilty of breaking into the apartments of two women and raping them. More>>
This weekend's Mike White Invitational has attracted some of the best bull riders there are. More>>
Police confirm the 3 year old who nearly drowned at Fifth Avenue Apartments has died. More>>
LSU to receive $5 Million from BP for further studies on oil distribution and how it interacts with the environment. More>>
Police say the hotel employee who allegedly raped a female guest is a registered sex offender. More>>
Wildlife and Fisheries agents rescue a Lafayette man from an Allen Parish river. More>>
A message from the President on the BP oil spill More>>
As the stakes are getting higher in the Gulf, lake area officials are looking at ways to prepare for hurricane season if the storms and oil were to mix. More>>
Beauregard Parish Sheriff's deputies arrest one woman after discovering a meth lab in her home, but say three other suspects fled the home in nearby woods. More>>
American Broadband Communications announced an agreement to acquire Cameron Communications LLC on Thursday. More>>
The Calcasieu District Attorney's office says the driver responsible for the crash that killed a State Police trooper in Moss Bluff pleaded guilty in court on Thursday to running a stop sign. More>>
The City of Sulphur will begin enforcing a schedule for outside watering during peak months. More>>
The Beauregard Parish Water District No. 6 will hold a community meeting Thursday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the Macedonia Church Dining Hall. More>>
Major accident on I-10W near the Texas state line causes early morning traffic tie-ups. More>>
A woman was transported to the hospital for treatment after a single car accident on Thursday morning in Carlyss. More>>
VIDALIA, La. (AP) - State police say a teenager died in a one-car accident near Vidalia. Troopers say 18-year-old Jimmy Williams Jr. died early Monday morning when the car in which he was a passenger More>>
Project KNØW Underage Drinking will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 11, to address the dangerous problem of underage drinking in Calcasieu Parish. The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Calcasieu Parish Government Building. More>>
Most people are aware that the April 15 tax filing deadline has just passed. The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that scammers are aware, too, and may send official-looking e-mails to phish for private information. More>>
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's authorities announced on Wednesday that they had identified a Sulphur man connected to some of the smash and grab robberies that happened around Calcasieu Parish in February. More>>
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has some local fisherman concerned. More>>
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office will host the Annual Senior Citizen's Safety Awareness & Fun Day... More>>
On May 1st, the Calcasieu Medical Reserve Corps will team up with the Louisiana State Citizen Corps to host a unique kind of rodeo. Both the general public and Louisiana Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members from across the state are invited to compete in a series of events using skills learned during emergency preparedness training. More>>
Grab a blanket, pack a snack and load up the kids for a family night outdoors as the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury presents the spring season of "Movies under the Stars!" More>>
On Monday, April 05, 2010, at approximately 9:40 a.m. an inmate, identified as Courtney L. Hobson, a black male, 21 years of age, of Oakdale, escaped from the Allen Parish Jail by running through a door after a visitor was being let in. More>>
The woman who was sentenced last week to one year in prison for her role in the 2004 deaths of a mother and her nine-year-old daughter began her sentence on Monday morning. More>>
Two classified hate groups could demonstrate in Jennings in the very near future. More>>
The list of candidates applying to replace McNeese President Dr. Robert Hebert was released. More>>
Dairy Barn moves to new location and Elsie is first thing to be moved. More>>
W.O. Moss Regional Medical Center (WOMRMC) exceeded national and regional averages on an annual basis in the HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey summarizing inpatient perspectives on the general quality of hospital services. More>>
A two vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Jefferson Davis Parish sent two people to the hospital, one in critical condition. More>>
Free computer classes for Cameron Parish residents. More>>
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