Halle Jefferson
Reporter
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Halle, a Louisiana native, is a recent graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, where she majored in mass communication with a focus in television and multimedia studies. She worked for the Southeastern channel as a student reporter and anchor.
Halle grew up in Geismar and graduated from Dutchtown High School in 2018. She enjoys meeting and talking to new people, which led to her love for reporting and writing.
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A child was struck by a vehicle Monday after school in Sulphur, and police told us today the child’s injuries are not life-threatening.
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Members of the community can expect to see the finished new restrooms sometime next year.
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United in prayer, many gathered today for the 6th annual Rosary Around the Lake ceremony.
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Three non-profit organizations came together to help a woman who has had damage to her roof since Hurricane Laura.
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The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is hosting its second annual Fashion with Purpose gala to support cancer patients.
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In the race for State Representative of District 24, Clarence Beebe and Rodney Schermerhorn are vying to represent areas of Vernon, Sabine, and Beauregard parishes.
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The more than four million dollar project began construction back in 2021.
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The new canopies span all three lanes of traffic at the terminal.
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According to the Louisiana Department of Health, suicide is the 14th leading cause of death in the state.
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In the race for State Representative of District 30, Charles Owen and William Jones are vying to represent areas of Vernon and Beauregard Parish.
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Scouts BSA hosted their biggest recruiting event yet for girls of Southwest Louisiana at Camp Edgewood.
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Funds for Entergy bill assistance used up within half an hour.
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September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, it’s the most common non-skin cancer found in men in the U.S.
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SOWELA Technical Community College will now be the home of a 35-million-dollar jet.
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Around 200 hundred acres were burned where the fire crossed La. 110.
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The Louisiana Food and Wine Festival concluded its four-day event with a Sunday jazz brunch.
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A local organization, “Queen of Pink”, hosted a jambalaya cook-off and car show to help with the financial needs of breast cancer patients across Southwest Louisiana.
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Federal grants for childcare providers are set to expire at the end of this month, and according to senators trying to extend the funding, approximately 3.2 million kids could lose their spot in childcare programs.
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Nearly two weeks after fires sparked near Bell City, a marsh went up in flames again.
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Officials say the little water animals are getting is not the best quality.
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The Sheriff overviewed plans for policing during the upcoming homecoming season for high schools this year.
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Many commercial fishermen are still feeling the effects of flooding in 2019, but now there’s help on the way.
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A multi-million dollar solar project may be coming to Calcasieu Parish.
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Engineers with the Louisiana National Guard’s 225th Brigade have assisted with the containment of wildfires over the past week.
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The Tiger Island Fire has made a significant impact on Beauregard Parish over the past ten days, destroying several homes and burning over 30,000 acres.
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As we continue to bear the effects of the wildfires, we may forget the essentials that are provided from the use of timber.
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In Oberlin, there could be a video camera tracking you down the next time you are breaking the law.
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It’s a social media post many of you have been sharing. The post talks about residents in one Beauregard neighborhood who are angry they weren’t allowed to help protect their homes.
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A specialized wildfire group will now take control of the Tiger Island fire.
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From chicken to pulled pork sandwiches, feeding stations across Deridder are cooking up some hot meals for the community as many residents and first responders continue to feel the heat of these wildfires.
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As SWLA continues to battle wildfires, a local organization is lending a helping hand to those on the front lines.
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Expected to be a seven years project, replacing the I-10 Bridge will cost an estimated $2.1 billion.
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Staying cool right now continues to be a challenge for many, but the Salvation Army is here to help. They have opened their Center of Hope dining room as a cooling station for the community.
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The dust is still settling after the legislative session and the rare veto session that followed.
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Southwest Louisiana has been hot and dry for weeks, and it seems fire crews are battling wildfires daily.
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It’s hot and we all grab for a glass of water often, but have you ever thought about how a tree is surviving in these extreme heat conditions?
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From the price of wrapping supplies to seasonings, the cost of goods is steadily rising, and local business owners are feeling the pinch.
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A fire can come from many sources, and the recent heat and drought conditions across the state have increased that danger.
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in the search for a missing man, Charles McAlister Jr.
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Formerly known as the West End Instructional Center, the newly-named James Ward Center for Excellence will soon welcome back its students.
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“It feels good because I am healthy, and I’ve got a good family, and a lot of good friends, so what more could you ask for,” Darphin said.
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Students in Beauregard Parish are heading back to school this week. 7NEWS spoke to Superintendent Larry Hollie about his goals for his first year as superintendent.
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Everyone loves to receive a nice note every once in a while, and that’s exactly what the Sage Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lake Charles is doing for their seniors.
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Many hairstylists have been in the business of braiding hair for years, but some are not happy with the certification needed to be a braider in Louisiana.
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We’re no strangers to the heat in Southwest Louisiana, but some are struggling more than others. The pressure on air conditioners is proving too much for some.
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office asks anyone with information on the incident to contact them at 337-491-3605.
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Children in Louisiana will soon be limited to what they can check out from public libraries.
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Recovery from the 2020 storms continues for many residents in Southwest Louisiana, and today a free legal clinic was offered to disaster survivors in Lake Charles.
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The mayor along with project partners gathered at Lock Park to reveal a contribution made by Lydonell Basell of $100,000.
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Twelve veterans received the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal recently.
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