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COVID-19 in Southwest Louisiana.

A Sulphur woman succumbed to her injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Calcasieu Parish earlier this morning.

Today, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the state’s first identified case of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7., frequently referred to as the U.K. variant.

Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Jan. 15, 2021.

One person is dead and two others are injured following a three vehicle crash in Johnson Bayou earlier this morning.

Individuals impacted by Hurricanes Delta, Laura and Zeta have an easier option of communicating with FEMA by creating an online account.

The City of Sulphur has given an update on debris pickup from Hurricanes Laura and Delta.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lake Charles man suspected of stealing roofing shingles on Wednesday.

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury issued a press release today regarding commercial debris pickup on parish roads and state transportation routes.

Centex Studies wants to remind the Lake Area that although there have been leaps and bounds regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, there is still a long way to go.

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter announced on Jan. 4, that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Today, at the Calcasieu COVID-19 briefing, he detailed his experience with the virus, local medical officials and what the community can do going forward.

The U.S. Department of Justice has created a list of dozens of defendants charged in federal court related to crimes committed at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

The Edison Electric Institute has announced Entergy Corporation as a recipient of EEI’s Emergency Response Awards.

SOWELA Technical Community College has announced that the first two weeks of the spring 2021 semester will be completely virtual as part of their “Safe Start” plan.

Three parishes have decided to close schools on Monday, January 11, due to inclement weather.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing that state offices in 29 north Louisiana parishes will be closed Monday, Jan. 11, as a winter storm passes through the area.

COVID-19 in Southwest Louisiana.

South Cameron Memorial Hospital will soon begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations to qualifying groups.

The Black Bayou Bridge on LA 384 over the Intracoastal Waterway will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, January 9, until further notice. The bridge will remain open to marine traffic.

Yes, you read that correctly. An NFC Wildcard game will be aired on the same station you catch Spongebob.

The Louisiana State Police have issued a statement urging drivers to use caution in the midst of the upcoming winter weather events.

FEMA contractors with Compass Production and Technical Services are now conducting substantial damage assessments in Calcasieu Parish’s unincorporated areas on structures within FEMA-designated special flood hazard areas.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a Sulphur woman for theft and exploitation of the infirmed.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives were dispatched to a business in reference to an attempted burglary and property damage on HWY 1256 in Sulphur on January 7.

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Jeff Davis Sheriff detectives were advised that Lake Arthur police had located a body in a private pond behind a residence located on Highway 14 just before 10:15 a.m.

The Washington D.C. Police Department issued a statement on Twitter Thursday, asking for help identifying members of the mob that rushed the United States Capitol Wednesday during Congress’ certification of the Electoral College.

Survivors of Hurricanes Laura and Delta in designated parishes could be eligible for rental assistance for temporary housing through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.

The DeQuincy Fire Department was dispatched to a local high school football field in regards to a grass fire today.

Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Jan. 2, 2021.

COVID-19 in Southwest Louisiana.