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Red, White, Blue & You: Lake Charles celebrates America's 250th birthday
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (492+ words) Published 4: 45 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 It's time to celebrate as America is turning the big 250 and the city of Lake Charles invites you to celebrate America250 at Red, White, Blue and YOU! on Saturday at the Lake Charles Amphitheater. For more than…...
Former La. Wildlife Chief Montoucet sentenced to 27 months for kickback scheme
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (179+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Jack Montoucet, 78, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison on Tuesday for conspiring to defraud the United States by soliciting and accepting kickbacks in return for…...
Rape charge added for De Quincy man accused of sexual abuse
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (139+ words) Published 1: 47 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Additional charges have been filed against a De Quincy man arrested earlier this month. On June 11, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit detectives arrested Charlie S. Miller, 39, after it was learned he inappropriately touched a young…...
7/1: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (670+ words) Published 8: 41 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests: Brandon Dion Williams Sr. , 34, 911 Johanna Place " direct contempt of court; operating while intoxicated-third offense; driver must be licensed; turning movements and required signals. Bond: $10, 200. Kentrell Joseph Dunn,…...
Beauregard Police Jury won't renew waste service contract
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (430+ words) Published 2: 51 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Beauregard Parish Police Jury decided Monday evening to terminate its contract with Waste Connections, Inc. and begin seeking bids from other waste management companies to manage trash collection and disposal for the parish. During a…...
De Ridder man convicted of assaulting woman at gunpoint in local hotel
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (623+ words) Published 4: 15 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 A De Ridder man was found guilty Friday of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint inside a local motel. Michael Carter Jr. , 45, was found guilty by a 12-person jury of one count each of sexual battery,…...
No charges filed for altercation following City Council meeting
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (258+ words) Published 4: 20 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary "Stitch" Guillory said his office will not be pursuing charges in relation to an investigation into an altercation that occurred last week involving a Lake Charles City Council member and a local…...
Audit finds barriers hinder Louisiana WIC enrollment
19+ hour, 59+ min ago (469+ words) Published 2: 43 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Misty Castile |The Center Square More than half of Louisiana's WIC clinics failed to meet required outreach standards, most operated only during traditional business hours, and the state ranked last in the nation for participation…...
Sara Judson column: America's 250th and the importance of civic engagement
19+ hour, 54+ min ago (515+ words) American Press Sara Judson column: America's 250th and the importance of civic engagement Published 2: 50 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, I reflected upon why I am proud to be an American. One reason is…...
Jim Beam column: Landry's stipend plan survives
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (773+ words) Published 5: 56 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 A lawyer problem has made it possible for Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to cut public school funding today in order to pay for teacher stipends. School boards and superintendents have opposed that plan, saying it would…...