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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 >>
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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 >>
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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 >>
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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 >>
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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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Francis Richard began his military career in the U.S. Marines during World War II. He remembers boarding a crowded Merchant Marine ship for a 27-day cruise from San Diego to New Caledonia.
"We had two meals a day," recalled Richard. "One before daylight in the morning. And one after dark at night. Both of them together wouldn't be enough for one meal."
As his unit headed toward the action in the Pacific Theater, Richard said their final destination was kept secret.
"We didn't know where we were going. They didn't call that island Guadalcanal. Because we didn't want the Japanese to know we're going there. The code for Guadalcanal was Cactus," he said.
Once they arrived at Guadalcanal, Richard said they were attacked by six Japanese bombers.
"About the time they were straight overhead, we heard the God awful noise and we knew something was happening. Somehow, we found a trench and we dove in that thing and bombs began to fall," he said.
The 33-year Marine veteran loves to share stories of the war with his grandson, when he visits from Texas.
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