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Authorities are urging motorists to avoid I-10 West and East bound at mile marker 25 due to a tanker truck on fire. Fire crews are still working to extinguish flames on an 18-wheel oil tanker. LouisianaMore >>
Louisiana State Police is investigating an oil tanker tractor fire on Interstate 10 that caused major traffic delays Sunday afternoon. More >>
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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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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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