Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:45:48 GMT
Jury selection is on hold in the murder trial of Jon Dickerson, after Judge Kent Savoie said he needed to see a doctor for a swollen ankle. But at last word, Savoie expects to be there in the morning.More >>
Jury selection is on hold in the murder trial of Jon Dickerson after Judge Kent Savoie said he needed to see a doctor for a swollen ankle. But at last word, Savoie expected to be there on Wednesday.More >>
Court records show that runaway defendant Wade Lohse - captured in Pennsylvania and returned to Lafayette - is scheduled to stand trial in the death of Cacie Barras McGrew next month.More >>
Court records show that runaway defendant Wade Lohse - captured in Pennsylvania and returned to Lafayette - is scheduled to stand trial in the death of Cacie Barras McGrew next month.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:22:11 GMT
The following is a news release from the Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Calcasieu Parish Public Library System and Sulphur Parks and Recreation have partnered to provide the community with an easy andMore >>
Sulphur Parks and Recreation and Calcasieu Parish Public Library have partnered to participate in the Little Free Library project, first launched in 2009 in Wisconsin. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:20 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:20:48 GMT
During the summer, both a deck and a patio can provide an outdoor extension of your living space. But there are subtle differences between the two. Angie's List has tips on how to decide between a patioMore >>
During the summer, both a deck and a patio can provide an outdoor extension of your living space. But there are subtle differences between the two.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:13:59 GMT
An 85-year-old man is still missing after disappearing from Moss Regional Hospital Monday morning. Lake Charles Police have been searching for Leroy Stewart, 85, in the area near Moss Regional. StewartMore >>
The daughter of the missing elderly man worries about her father and hopes for answers to his whereabouts. More >>
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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - It was banned back in August, but investigators believe cockfighting is still alive and well here in Southwest Louisiana. There's word Saturday afternoon that Louisiana State Police busted an alleged cockfighting ring off Willow Springs Road between Westlake and Sulphur.
7 News has confirmed the location where the bust took place was originally built for cockfighting. When State Police investigators arrived on the scene they found more than 200 people there along with birds believed to be used for cockfighting.
At this time, State Police are just saying this is an ongoing investigation -- no word yet on if anyone has been arrested, but 7 News did speak to Calcasieu Animal Control officials late this evening. Animal Control says they are involved in this investigation.
The law banning cockfights took effect August 15, 2008 and carries strong penalties including up to ten years in jail and $25,000 in fines.
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