Friday, May 25 2012 1:04 PM EDT2012-05-25 17:04:15 GMT
A ceremony is underway at the American Legion Post at 9th Street and Second Avenue for the new VA Mobile Clinic in Lake Charles. The clinic will offer basic health services for local veterans, and primaryMore >>
A ceremony is underway at the American Legion Post at 9th Street and Second Avenue for the new VA Mobile Clinic in Lake Charles. More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 12:52 PM EDT2012-05-25 16:52:27 GMT
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office's phone lines are not working at this time. AT&T has experienced a fiber cut somewhere in their system which has disabled all calls. This affects all incomingMore >>
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office's phone lines are not working at this time. More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:45 AM EDT2012-05-25 15:45:19 GMT
Breast cancer treatment can be devastating - from losing a breast or both - to losing the range of motion in your arms. But there is a procedure offered locally that can remove the first area cancer cellsMore >>
There is a breast cancer procedure offered locally that can remove the first area cancer cells spread and protect a woman's ability to move freely.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:57 AM EDT2012-05-25 13:57:22 GMT
The following is a Press Release: Louisiana residents can stock up on flashlights, batteries, generators, and other storm-related items free of the 4 percent state sales tax during the 2012 HurricaneMore >>
Louisiana residents can stock up on flashlights, batteries, generators, and other storm-related items free of the 4 percent state sales tax during the 2012 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 11:32 PM EDT2012-05-25 03:32:59 GMT
After a year of smart budgeting, the Lake Charles Charter Academy had a surplus. The extra money went toward improving classrooms and improving the wallets of the employees at the charter school. SomethingMore >>
A big surplus means a big bonus for Lake Charles Charter Academy employees.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:00 PM EDT2012-05-25 02:00:17 GMT
Jeremy Lee Brown is currently on trial for the June 2008 murder of his mother Gretta Ellzey, and step father, Benjamin Ellzey. It's day three of the trial, and only one witness has taken the stand today.More >>
Jeremy Lee Brown is currently on trial for the June 2008 murder of his mother Gretta Ellzey, and step father, Benjamin Ellzey. It's day three of the trial, and only one witness has taken the stand today. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:26 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:26:53 GMT
The following is a Press Release from PPG Industries, Inc.:This morning, at approximately 6 a.m., a leak from an ammonia storage tank was reported at PPG's Lake Charles, La., chemicals complex. The leakMore >>
This morning, at approximately 6 a.m., a leak from an ammonia storage tank was reported at PPG's Lake Charles, La., chemicals complex. The leak consisting of low concentrations of ammonia was contained and there was no offsite impact or injuries as a result. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:10 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:10:53 GMT
Tricia McClelland has been banking with Jeff Davis Bank for seven years and has never had a problem. "They [Jeff Davis Bank] are awesome.... Even to this point, they're good" said McClelland. That wasMore >>
Cases of identity theft were traced to a restaurant in Jennings. Hackers believed to be from overseas, got hold of a list of credit/debit card numbers from the restaurant's Point of Sale terminal and sold those numbers online, jeopardizing residents in the area.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:39 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:39:24 GMT
The trial of Amos Maddox came to an abrupt halt this morning when he decided to plead guilty as charged. Maddox pleaded guilty to attempted first degree murder, aggravated rape, aggravated burglary andMore >>
The trial of Amos Maddox came to an abrupt halt this morning when he decided to plead guilty as charged.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 4:31 PM EDT2012-05-24 20:31:18 GMT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A proposal to shorten voting hours on most election days in Louisiana has been revived by a state Senate committee that killed the idea earlier this month. Currently, poll hoursMore >>
A proposal to shorten voting hours on most election days in Louisiana has been revived by a state Senate committee that killed the idea earlier this month.More >>
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KINDER, LA (KPLC) -
The Louisiana State Police and FBI are investigating an armed robbery at the Iberia Bank on 5th Avenue in Kinder.
Officials said a white female wearing a disguise entered the bank on February 13 around noon with a weapon and demanded money from a teller. The suspect then left the bank in a small white car with an undetermined amount of cash.
The robbery is still under investigation.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Louisiana State Police at 337-491-2903 or 337-491 2511.
Those with information may also contact the Lake Charles field office of the FBI at 337-433-6353.
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