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“It has truly been so rewarding to be part of the great Calcasieu Parish education family for the last 26 years, but especially the last eight years as superintendent," Bruchhaus said.

In a press release Friday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso issued a warning to residents regarding a reported scam that has recently resurfaced in the area.

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will be holding a news conference at 3 p.m. Thursday on the state’s response to COVID-19 and the potential for winter weather.

In a press release Tuesday, Calcasieu Parish officials announced all police jury departments will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

In a recent press release, the Calcasieu Parish School Board announced an AP Open House for Barbe students and their families is being held Thursday.

E.K. Key will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 5.

The City of Lake Charles has announced the retirement of longtime Director of Finance Karen Harrel.

Many residents in the Lake Area have been rejoicing recently with the return of some of their favorite businesses and restaurants, and now, you can add McAlister’s Deli to that list.

The City of Lake Charles has announced its holiday garbage and trash collection schedule for residents.

McNeese State University has announced it will hold two ceremonies Friday, Dec. 10, to confer degrees on graduates at the university’s 157th commencement in Burton Coliseum.

Scores and highlights from Southwest Louisiana's football games.

In a press release Tuesday, Entergy Louisiana announced it will be purchasing 475 megawatts of additional solar power from four solar facilities across the state.

The Turbo Racer, Cloud Racer, Captian’s Fort and Fort Highlander outdoor playsets have all been recalled by Backyard Play Systems due to a potential entrapment hazard, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

SOWELA Technical Community College has announced it will host a fall career fair for students and alumni of the college Wednesday, Oct. 13.

With Congress passing legislation Thursday to avoid a partial federal shutdown and President Joe Biden signing it, Louisiana and others will soon receive much-needed disaster relief.

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury says “Movies Under the Stars” is making a return in October with four frightening, but family-friendly, flicks.

Edwards visited Jefferson and Orleans parishes Tuesday.

The Louisiana District of the United States Postal Service announced Tuesday that mail delivery and retail operations in the 705-708 3-Digit ZIP Code areas have resumed.

Cameron Sheriff Ron Johnson said his office deployed four deputies and four patrol units Tuesday at the request of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association for extra patrol to hurricane-affected areas.

Monday, the United Way of Southwest Louisiana announced the launch of their annual campaign, with 2021 being themed “Team United.”

The public input meeting for the Long-Term Community Recovery Plan scheduled for August 2 has been canceled, according to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

The City of Lake Charles says FEMA’s residential debris pickup program is coming to a close within the city.

Washington Marion Magnet High School Principal Ronnie Harvey Jr. was named Louisiana High School Principal of the Year by Dream Teachers on Friday.

As the result of another week of ongoing rain and super-saturated conditions at Prien Lake Park, Friday’s “Movies Under the Stars” has been canceled, according to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission launched its “Back to Work Louisiana” campaign, culminated in a statewide job fair Wednesday, August 4.

President Joe Biden appointed nine governors, including Governor John Bell Edwards, as members of the Council of Governors for two-year terms Thursday, according to the White House Press Office.

To help elderly customers conserve energy this summer and manage their home energy usage year-round, Cleco Power says they are partnering with local Councils on Aging and other agencies to give away LED bulbs and offer customers registration for an On-Site Residential Weatherization Audit.

Louisiana is one of the 49 states receiving grants as 14 airports are receiving funding.

The City of Lake Charles says there will be no trash or garbage collected Monday, July 5, as they will be observing Independence Day.

The City of Lake Charles says the public is invited to attend the “swearing-in” ceremony of Mayor Nic Hunter and city council members.

The City of Lake Charles says its annual Red White Blue & You fireworks over the lake is coming back Sunday, July 4.

FEMA has announced that disaster assistance services will be available for survivors of the May severe storms, tornadoes and flooding at an in-person Recovery Service Center (RSC) in Lake Charles.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board says they are excited to announce that all students will be eligible to eat breakfast and lunch at school next year free of charge.

The Office of the Governor has announced that state offices will be closed for a half-day Friday in honor of Juneteenth becoming a legal state holiday.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is reporting that all lanes are open on I-10 westbound near the state line after a multi-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon.

Today, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced that sand and bags are available to residents free of charge at several parish locations.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division is encouraging any potential applicant for the next Cadet Academy to take the required civil service test by Friday, July 30, 2021.

Waterworks District 3 has issued a boil advisory for parts of Ragley.

On Friday, June 11, the Office of the Governor announced that Gov. Edwards had signed 11 new bills into law, including the designation of Juneteenth as a state holiday.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is alerting residents of a text message phishing scam that has the potential to steal personal information.

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana held an inauguration ceremony for its three newly elected officials, including newly elected chairman Jonathan Cernek, on Wednesday, June 9, at Coushatta Casino Resort’s Grand Ballroom.

The CenterPoint Energy Foundation says two hundred free laptop computers were recently distributed to underserved youth in Lake Charles during a two-day distribution event.

Today, the Office of the Governor announced that Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed multiple bills into law from the 2021 Legislative Session.

The Beauregard Museum says they are holding a photo scanning event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the Dry Creek Baptist Camp in the dining hall extension.

Kaitlyn Richard, a South Beauregard Elementary second grade teacher, has been honored among the top elementary teachers in the state in the 2022 Excellent Educators Program, according to Kari Ifland, BPSB Teacher of the Year Coordinator.

Recent flooding marked a repeat disaster for residents of Lake Charles and other low-lying areas of Louisiana. Some residents have Group Flood Insurance Policies (GFIP) they received as part of their FEMA assistance from a previous presidentially declared flooding disaster event.

FEMA says Louisiana homeowners and renters affected by the May severe storms, tornadoes and flooding who live in parishes that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance could be eligible for federal help.

The Calcasieu Parish Public Library says acclaimed children’s musician and GRAMMY award nominee, Zak Morgan, will be making a virtual appearance as part of the library’s 2021 summer reading program.

Trosclair Road has reopened, according to Cameron Parish OHSEP.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is reporting a vehicle fire on I-10 eastbound near the 210 exit (25).