9+ hour, 42+ min ago  (635+ words) Published 6: 06 am Saturday, May 30, 2026 Louisiana's Republican Gov. Jeff Landry and some members of the state's GOP-controlled Legislature continue to try and find ways to keep independents and others from voting. Independents in Louisiana have to register as No Party. Landry…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago  (317+ words) American Press Published 5: 00 am Saturday, May 30, 2026 Helen Ann Chaisson, 81, passed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at her home in De Ridder. Helen was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur before moving to De Ridder about seven years ago. She was a…...

1+ day, 13+ min ago  (727+ words) Published 12: 29 pm Friday, May 29, 2026 Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map Friday designed to help Republicans pick up a seat while eliminating one of the state's two majority-Black House districts, both of which are represented by Democrats. Louisiana Republicans'had considered'drawing…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (186+ words) Published 1: 27 pm Friday, May 29, 2026 Residents will be under a boil advisory during this time. The boil advisory will remain in effect until the Town of Lake Arthur Water System receives confirmation from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals" Office…...

1+ day, 17+ min ago  (486+ words) Published 3: 32 pm Friday, May 29, 2026 A federal judge'ruled Friday'that President Donald Trump's name was illegally'added to the Kennedy Center'and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations " the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (478+ words) Published 1: 29 pm Friday, May 29, 2026 By Nolan Mc Kendry | The Center Square A new law will loosen eligibility rules for TOPS-Tech awards, part of a broader push to steer more students into technical and vocational training as the state tries to…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (412+ words) Published 11: 03 am Friday, May 29, 2026 Mayor Karl Arceneaux confirmed that all hourly town employees, including the police department, will receive a $1-per-hour raise as part of the newly adopted budget. Elected officials and salaried employees were excluded from the increase. Arceneaux…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (297+ words) Published 11: 12 am Friday, May 29, 2026 The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Human Services Department will begin its 2026 Summer Food Service Program on Monday, June 1, at multiple Calcasieu Parish locations. Lunch will be served daily, Monday through Friday, until Friday, July 24. Sites will…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (520+ words) Published 11: 06 am Friday, May 29, 2026 The Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up the first of three rounds Thursday evening at the Burton Complex. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) First-go round top 10 1, Bell Skinner, 14. 886 sec. 2, Kinley Walker, 15. 174 sec. 3, Abbey Anderson, 15. 269 sec. 4, Stella…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (428+ words) Published 11: 00 am Friday, May 29, 2026 Most of the time, brothers Bryer and Barrett Prince of Sulphur are one another's biggest supporters, pushing each other to get better with a lot of friendly ribbing. But this weekend at the Louisiana High School…...