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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 governmentMore >>
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 >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:55:58 GMT
An arrest has been made in the 1962 death of Mary Horton Vail. Vail was found dead in the Calcasieu River in October 1962, her husband, Felix Vail, claimed she was the victim of a boating accident. TheMore >>
Mary Horton Vail was found dead in the Calcasieu River in October 1962. Her husband, Felix Vail, claimed she was the victim of a boating accident.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:17:04 GMT
Friday marks the anniversary of the first woman reported missing in the Jeff Davis Eight case. On May 17, 2005, 28-year-old Loretta Chaisson Lewis went missing. Three days later, her body was found floatingMore >>
Friday marks the anniversary of the first woman reported missing in the Jeff Davis Eight case.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:47:38 GMT
More than 825 students - the largest graduating class in McNeese State University history - are expected to receive degrees at the university's spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18,More >>
More than 825 students - the largest graduating class in McNeese State University history - are expected to receive degrees at the university's spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burton Coliseum.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:44:31 GMT
In an area prone to hurricanes, flood insurance is important for Louisiana residents. Calcasieu Parish became a part of the National Flood Insurance program in 1978. By participating in the program,More >>
As a way to continue offering flood insurance, Congress passed the Biggert Waters Act in 2012. More >>
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He may not have seen any battle action, but Sgt. Jerry Roessler saw his share of history serving in the U.S. Army overseas.
"I'm what's known as a cold war veteran," said Roessler. "That took place from World War 2 until 1991. That's when they officially declared the Cold War to be over with. That's after the Iron Curtain came down."
Roessler had two tours of duty, including one with the UN Security Force in Korea.
"There were a lot of incidents along the borders, especially in Korea. We stood the line between at that the enemies of our democracy and we held the line while other people were sitting at home enjoying life."
He also got to witness the Cold War ending when the wall went down between East and West Germany ... in a small town known as Little Berlin.
"And they had a wall just like Berlin. We were there standing security on it when they broke a hole in the wall and they started coming across. They were hugging us and giving us flowers. It was just a unique thing to be a part of."
Sgt. Jerry Roessler is now in charge of the Calcasieu Sheriff's Office Funeral Escort Division
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