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Medline announces new Prime Vendor agreement with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

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/PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced it entered in June of this year a multi-year Prime Vendor agreement with southwest Louisiana-based West Calcasieu...See the Story

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Led by Jackson Gilkey, Weber State holds off McNeese 42-41 for first win of season

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Jackson Gilkey accounted for 332 yards of offense with a pair of touchdowns and Weber State held off McNeese 42-41 on Saturday night…See the Story

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Sheriff to transfer four vehicles for Westlake Police Department's use - American Press

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The Westlake City Council has approved four cooperative endeavor agreements between the city of Westlake and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for the transfer of vehicles. The move will save the city on the costs to lease new vehicles for the fleet, Utility Supervisor Andrea Mahfouz told the American Press. In 2021, the Westlake Police Department began to lease vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management. “We were in a financial crisis right …Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Jim Gazzolo column: Gotta beat the best to be the best - American Press

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Open the article to view the coverage from Lake Charles American PressLake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Vehicle-pedestrian accident reported near Cathedral - American Press

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Lake Charles Police are investigating a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian in front of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Bilbo Street downtown. The American Press was first alerted of the accident through the NextDoor app. The severity of the accident and the pedestrian’s injuries are unknown. This story will be updated as law enforcement releases more information on the accident.Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Beauregard arena’s interior fire suppression system to be replaced - American Press

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The Beauregard Parish Police Jury on Tuesday approved a quote for the lowest bid from Bayou Fire Protection in the amount of $47,000 to renovate the interior fire suppression system of the Beauregard Covered Arena. The Police Jury also gave a blanket approval for contracts for vendors for the upcoming Worship in the Boot, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at the arena. Also during the meeting, jurors recognized Dalton Isbell on his retiremen…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

NC man to be extradited to Calcasieu Parish on underage sex charges

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) -- A North Carolina man arrested by U.S. Marshals and charged with having sex with a 15-year-old Lake Charles girl will be extradited to Calcasieu Parish, authorities said. Benjamin Kacan, 29, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is charged with three counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and one count of computer-aided solicitation of a minor. Lake Charles police were dispatched at approximately 2:10 a.m. April 27 to…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Find the Good Day: Junior League promoting intentional acts of kindness - American Press

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The Junior League of Lake Charles is inviting Southwest Louisiana to spend their Saturday focusing on intentional acts of kindness that could have a lasting impact. This special day of unity and compassion aims to spread kindness, uplift others and inspire positive change, said Ashley Manuel, public relations chair for the Junior League. “We want people to find the good — wake up with a positive attitude, volunteer to do something in the communi…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Louisiana Man On Trial For Murder After Driving With Woman’s Body In SUV For 30 Days

A Louisiana man accused of killing a 72-year-old woman and driving around with her decomposing body for nearly a month while stealing her identity is now on trial in Calcasieu Parish. Prosecutors allege that Christopher Talton Cater, 43, murdered Sheila Ortega on July 21, 2023, before using her SUV and personal information to apply for […]SUV · Lake Charles Read Article

Investigator details internet searches made after 72-year-old killed, body left in car - American Press

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A 42-year-old Lake Charles man accused of killing the elderly woman who offered him a bed when he lost his job then drove around the state with her body in the passenger seat for a month used his phone to search for the best ways to get rid of a body less than an hour after her death. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Specialized Investigations Major Travis Lavergne told jurors that 45 minutes after Christopher Cater is alleged to have killed 72…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

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Medline announces new Prime Vendor agreement with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Led by Jackson Gilkey, Weber State holds off McNeese 42-41 for first win of season

Woodside Energy Breaks Ground on $17 Billion LNG Project in Sulphur

Two new eras to begin - American Press

Work underway on first LNG train for Woodside’s $17.5B Louisiana terminal

Sheriff to transfer four vehicles for Westlake Police Department's use - American Press

Jim Gazzolo column: Gotta beat the best to be the best - American Press

Vehicle-pedestrian accident reported near Cathedral - American Press

Beauregard arena’s interior fire suppression system to be replaced - American Press

NC man to be extradited to Calcasieu Parish on underage sex charges

Find the Good Day: Junior League promoting intentional acts of kindness - American Press

Louisiana Man On Trial For Murder After Driving With Woman’s Body In SUV For 30 Days

Investigator details internet searches made after 72-year-old killed, body left in car - American Press

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Two new eras to begin - American Press

Work underway on first LNG train for Woodside’s $17.5B Louisiana terminal

Sheriff to transfer four vehicles for Westlake Police Department's use - American Press

Jim Gazzolo column: Gotta beat the best to be the best - American Press

Vehicle-pedestrian accident reported near Cathedral - American Press

Beauregard arena’s interior fire suppression system to be replaced - American Press

NC man to be extradited to Calcasieu Parish on underage sex charges

Find the Good Day: Junior League promoting intentional acts of kindness - American Press

Louisiana Man On Trial For Murder After Driving With Woman’s Body In SUV For 30 Days

Investigator details internet searches made after 72-year-old killed, body left in car - American Press