Monday, May 28 2012 11:47 PM EDT2012-05-29 03:47:42 GMT
Ceremony is underway to honor Jeff Davis Parish Native Private First Class Elroy LeJeune, 25, killed in the Battle Of the Bulge January 16, 1945. The ceremony is being held at St. Joseph's Catholic ChurchMore >>
As the nation paused to remember the men and women killed while defending freedom a ceremony honored Jeff Davis Parish native Elroy LeJeune, 25, an Army private who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge on January 16, 1945. More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 8:02 PM EDT2012-05-29 00:02:02 GMT
He's 51 years old and pursuing a dream not just for his own satisfaction but with the idea of educating and inspiring others. Erden Eruc is originally from Turkey and is on a trek that started in SanMore >>
He's 51 years old and pursuing a dream not just for his own satisfaction but with the idea of educating and inspiring others. Erden Eruc is originally from Turkey and is on a trek that started in SanMore >>
Monday, May 28 2012 7:42 PM EDT2012-05-28 23:42:21 GMT
Crews were called to a mobile home in Lake Charles early Monday morning after reports of a fire. The fire happened on the 2500 block of Third Street. Jarvis Caesar says he woke up to the screams of hisMore >>
Home called total loss. Three people escaped the fire unharmed. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire. More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 7:26 PM EDT2012-05-28 23:26:48 GMT
In honor of Memorial Day today, cemeteries and churches across southwest Louisiana took time to remember the fallen. The displays began early this morning with Avenues of Flags going up all across theMore >>
In honor of Memorial Day today, cemeteries and churches across southwest Louisiana took time to remember the fallen.More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 7:16 PM EDT2012-05-28 23:16:57 GMT
The Allen Correctional Center held its 22nd Annual Graduation Ceremony Friday, recognizing inmates who have worked in the past year towards earning a General Educational Development degree (GED) or AssociatesMore >>
Inmates traded in their blue jumpsuits for caps and gowns as the Allen Correctional Center held it's 22nd annual graduation ceremonies. More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-05-28 19:04:17 GMT
After local fisherman found a bike- police later confirming belonged to missing Lafayette woman, Mickey Shunick- under the Whiskey Bay Bridge tonight.More >>
After local fisherman found a bike- police later confirming belonged to missing Lafayette woman, Mickey Shunick- caution tape and crime scene lab trucks line the pathway under the Whiskey Bay Bridge tonight as authorities continue to search for more evidence in the case of missing Shunick.More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 2:45 PM EDT2012-05-28 18:45:14 GMT
A 94-year-old Oakdale woman took her duty of service to another level. Eunice Grimes of Oakdale served on the trial of Jeremy Lee Brown. Grimes said she did it with ease. "It is wonderful when peopleMore >>
A 94-year-old Oakdale woman took her duty of service to another level.More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 1:57 PM EDT2012-05-28 17:57:49 GMT
DALLAS (AP) - A person is holed up in a construction crane on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. SMU spokesman Kent Best says a person believed to have been a fugitive from DallasMore >>
A person is holed up in a construction crane on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 12:27 PM EDT2012-05-28 16:27:55 GMT
Louisiana has more than 30 ports, including six in Southwest Louisiana. A newly released study says almost 400,000 jobs are tied to ports, and port assets have increased nearly $600 million in the lastMore >>
Louisiana has more than 30 ports, including six in Southwest Louisiana. A newly released study says almost 400,000 jobs are tied to ports, and port assets have increased nearly $600 million in the last 10 years.More >>
Monday, May 28 2012 11:51 AM EDT2012-05-28 15:51:41 GMT
For Memorial Day churches and cemeteries across southwest Louisiana are honoring fallen service men and women. Orange Grove Cemetery began the remembrance early this morning with their annual AvenueMore >>
For Memorial Day churches and cemeteries across southwest Louisiana are honoring fallen service men and women. Stay tuned to KPLC to see pictures of the tributes and hear from those involved.More >>
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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) -
Congressman Charles Boustany came to Lake Charles today to meet with local businesses to discuss economic growth.
Boustany said Louisiana grew no more than one-percent economically within the first six months of 2011.
"Bottom line is we did not grow like other southern states did," he said. "We got too many people who are out of jobs, we have an economy that's languishing and we got to do a number of things to get things moving forward."
Boustany said the chemical industry plays an important role in both the local and national economies. He said we rely too much on foreign oil and should become more independent by drilling on all of the U.S. coasts.
By going directly to these businesses, Boustany was about to see the challenges they are currently facing due to competition nationally and internationally.
"I want to hear directly from the job creators and that's the best way to understand what is the business environment and how do we get this state and our community and country moving again," he said.
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