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A Calcasieu Refining Company tank that caught fire Saturday and resulted in a shelter-in-place and evacuation order contained a product called naphtha, but what is naphtha?

Jakalynn Jeremiah Rubin is being charged in the murder of Derrick Thornton, 43, of Lake Charles.

Vendors and breeders from all over the United States will be there to sell some of the most exotic animals on the planet.

Young spellers from all over the country meet in Maryland once a year to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and this year, a Maplewood Middle School student is competing.

LDAF’s microchip identification program provides all saddle owners in Louisiana the opportunity to have their saddles registered and identified with a microchip implant.

All children ages 18 and under will receive meals at no charge.

The Coast Guard is utilizing both air and water assets to conduct the search.

The Avenue of Flags display returns for its 39th year tomorrow for Memorial Day.

Here are the closures and changes in garbage collection schedules to expect in SWLA related to the Memorial Day holiday.

Jennings Police are asking for help in the search for the suspects responsible for the shooting last night at Marcus Cain Park.

Beginning on June 11, 2023, over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will require veterinary oversight due to a new FDA rule.

DOTD said the bridge is closed for repairs, and crews are working to get the bridge open to vehicle traffic as quickly as possible.

The family of the woman who died after being trapped in a walk-in freezer at the Arby’s in New Iberia is suing the fast food company.

A Singer High School student put his time and talent to good use to refurbish the wood stocks of eight of the Beauregard Sheriff’s Office honor guard rifles.

Wedding gowns spanning over 125 years of various styles and designs will be featured.

The Livestock Brand Commission have conducted several investigations over the past few weeks related to farmers encountering scams in livestock sales.

The Lake Charles Fire Department reported a structure fire this afternoon in south Lake Charles.

The location of the flag drop-off box is the Scout Office and Service Center at 304 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive in Lake Charles.

Circle K is offering 40 cents off per gallon for three hours tomorrow to celebrate its “Fuel Day.”

Memorial Day events kick off this weekend, and we have your guide to all the events happening around SWLA.

The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office asks for help in the search of a missing person, Roland Joseph Landry Jr.

The event will take place at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Veteran Park.

Westlake Police responded to a call about a shooting in a Westlake neighborhood last night, leading to the arrest of three suspects.

As the school year comes to a close and final exams approach, students who want to get a head start on studying can use Homework Louisiana for free online tutoring and test prep.

A crash on LA 101 near Raoul Road resulted in the deaths of two people last night.

The Louisiana State Police warns the public of scam calls residents have been receiving from someone claiming to be the police.

Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests in the deadly Glenmora shooting from Monday night.

A teacher at W.W. Lewis is among ten teachers nationwide who have been selected to participate in the National STEM Scholar Program.

Deputies received awards for their service at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony today.

The grant money will fund repairs for 30 facilities on Barbe High School campus.

Lori Vallow Daybell, who has been infamously dubbed the “Doomsday Mom,” is currently on trial for her alleged role in the murder of her two youngest children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, and her husband’s previous wife, Tammy Daybell.

Greenberry Industrial is hiring for safety, pipe fitters, structural welders, pipe welders, and material management.

Sasol advised they will be conducting medical training over the next three weeks at the their location in Westlake.

A bombshell was dropped today in the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho during the murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.

A man’s friends and family are raising money on behalf of Irvin Walker, a Lafayette man who was one of the victims shot during the mass shooting in Allen, Texas on May 6.

A Vinton Elementary robotics team made history after taking home the “Innovate Award” last week at the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas.

Each grant is $5,000, and Human Services plans to give out ten awards.

St. Huckleberry Animal Fund partnered with Wellness Pet Company to give away 7 pallets of dry cat food today at the Civic Center.

LDOA is committed to fostering a diverse arts community across the state and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of its operations and initiatives.

The cause of the incident is under investigation.

FEMA will award an additional $2,319,097 in federal grants to aid in disaster recovery from Hurricane Laura.

A small business loan program for those businesses affected by the hurricanes of 2020 and flood of 2021 opens for application today.

The closures are expected to last until Friday, May 26, 2023, weather permitting.

Happy birthday, Louisiana!

Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for April 29, 2023.

The murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell continued today with day 17 of testimony in Boise, Idaho.

The principal of Pickering High School, Jeffrey Odom, reassured concerned parents of the safety of his students after controversy spread regarding a woman who trespassed on the campus last week.

30 officers celebrated their graduation from the 129th Basic Academy at the Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy today.

LSP stresses that child safety seats and booster seats, when used properly, save lives.

Day 16 of testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial started back up this morning at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho, revealing gruesome details about the cause of death of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.