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The Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a bank robbery suspect. The Vernon Bank branch on Colony Boulevard in New Llano was robbed Thursday afternoon. Investigators say a black male subjectMore >>
The Vernon Bank branch on Colony Boulevard in New Llano was robbed Thursday afternoon.More >>
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A kindergartner at T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School in Lake Charles read 875 books in one school year. Sophia Moss is 5-years-old and she loves to read. "A lot of the days I read books. It's justMore >>
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Southwest Louisiana is doing its part in the Oklahoma tornado recovery effort. In Westlake, people from all over Southwest Louisiana donated items for the tornado victims. It all started with one manMore >>
Southwest Louisiana is doing its part in the Oklahoma tornado recovery effort.More >>
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The following are closures and changes in garbage collection schedules in Southwest Louisiana related to the Memorial Day holiday: Lake Charles: The City of Lake Charles will observe the Memorial DayMore >>
The following are closures and changes in garbage collection schedules in Southwest Louisiana related to the Memorial Day holiday:More >>
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A 21-year-old Eunice man was arrested early Friday and charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a Sunday evening disturbance at a convenience store in Branch where a man was shot. AccordingMore >>
A 21-year-old Eunice man was arrested early Friday and charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a Sunday evening disturbance at a convenience store in Branch where a man was shot.More >>
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You may have noticed the sailboats on the lake already. It's no accident. The Lake Charles Yacht Club's Wednesday night sailing and weekend races are underway.
"All types of people show up for our racing events," said club member Sheron Faulk. "From kids to grandparents or the parents. They're bringing their kids along as well. We have a very active junior sailing program for the teenagers. They use our club sailboats and they travel around southwest Louisiana and the gulf coast and race against other yacht clubs."
The Yacht Club is located at the foot of the I-10 Bridge at north beach and always sees an increase in activity this time of year. Folks like Richard Doss Sr. got hooked years ago and can't seem to quit.
"Sailing is just as relaxing as it can be," said member Richard Doss Sr. "You get out on the water. The wind is pulling you along. It's just a very relaxing time."
Members of the Lake Charles Yacht Club say it's the best kept secret in town. Don't let the word "yacht" scare you. You don't even have to own a boat to be a member of the club.
"You can belong the to the Lake Charles Yacht Club and not own a boat," said Faulk. "The Yacht Club has boats for members to use or if you have a sailboat or powerboat, we now allow power boats as well. You can dock or leave your powerboat at the Yacht Club grounds."
For more information on joining the Lake Charles Yacht Club, go to www.lakecharlesyachtclub.com or call Ship to Shore at 337-474-0730.
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