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Lake Charles Businesses Continue Recovery Five Years After Hurricane Laura

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) -- Five years after Hurricane Laura devastated Lake Charles, two local businesses are making strides toward recovery. This comes after the category four hurricane ripped through the city five years ago, slamming many businesses and homes with its powerful winds and torrential rain. Smitty's Meat Market, a local business, stands as a symbol of Lake Charles's resilience after the storm's detrimental effects. News 10 spoke …See the Story

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Westlake breaks ground on new Public Works building after damage from Hurricane Laura

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On Tuesday, the city of Westlake hosted a ground breaking ceremony for its new Public Works building, located at 507 Cedar St.See the Story

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Telluride First Look: In ‘This Is Not A Drill,’ “Three Unlikely Heroes” Take On Powerful Oil & Gas Industry; Watch Clip

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EXCLUSIVE: At the age of only 30, Justin J. Pearson is making a significant impact in Tennessee through his moral clarity and activism that ripples well beyond the Volunteer State. He and two other members of the Tennessee House of Representatives were famously expelled from that legislative body two years ago for taking part in a gun control protest on the House floor (he was subsequently reappointed). But the new documentary This Is Not a Dr…See the Story

Telluride First Look: In ‘This Is Not A Drill,’ “Three Unlikely Heroes” Take On Powerful Oil & Gas Industry; Watch Clip

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Lake Charles Businesses Continue Recovery Five Years After Hurricane Laura

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Westlake breaks ground on new Public Works building after damage from Hurricane Laura

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On Tuesday, the city of Westlake hosted a ground breaking ceremony for its new Public Works building, located at 507 Cedar St.Hurricane Laura · Westlake See the Story

Hurricane Laura Five Years Later: Photographer captured storm’s havoc, heartbreak - American Press

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Photographer Kirk Meche has lived in Southwest Louisiana all of his life, but hardly recognized his community after Hurricane Laura destroyed homes and beloved landmarks around the region in the summer of 2020. “It was eerie being from Westlake and driving down Sampson and seeing Pousson’s Barber Shop and Laundromat just crushed,” he said. “That was a big thing. Anyone from Westlake would go there to get their hair cuts. All the guys that I went…Hurricane Laura · Lake Charles Read Article

Housing community another step in rebuilding after Laura - American Press

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Five years after Hurricane Laura devastated Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles is still rebuilding — and a new 78-unit affordable housing development on the city’s edge marks a major step forward. On Tuesday, a hard-hat tour and project briefing was held at a $25.5 million development on Big Lake Road. Benoit Townhomes will provide affordable housing for more than 70 families in Lake Charles. The development features four types of units: one-bedr…Hurricane Laura · Lake Charles Read Article

Kristen's Classroom: Hurricane defense systems

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AUSTIN (KXAN) - Hurricanes are some of the most powerful storms on Earth. Although they occur naturally, climate change is exacerbating the strength of these tropical systems, adding "fuel" to the fire. In defense, humans have attempted to build barriers to protect life and property from such storms. Below are a few examples: The Galveston Seawall The Galveston Seawall - After the deadliest hurricane in recorded history, the 1900 Galveston Storm…Hurricane Laura · Austin Read Article

The rebuild of a Calcasieu Parish school gym is out for bid after damage from Hurricane Laura

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When the rebuild for the DeQuincy High School gym went out for bid on Wednesday, it marked the final project to go to bid from Hurricane Laura damage.Hurricane Laura · DeQuincy Read Article

In a revitalized Lake Charles, here's what awaits visitors on land and water

As if hiding inside during the first pandemic of most people’s memories was bad enough, Hurricane Laura came barreling into Louisiana in August 2020, slamming into the Lake Charles area with Category 4 intensity and a brutal storm surge.Pandemic · Lake Charles Read Article

Residents still dealing with hurricane's ongoing effects after nearly 5 years: 'Still to this day we’re cleaning up'

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Nearly five years after Hurricane Laura tore through Louisiana, some of the damage is still affecting communities — including native wildlife populations and hunters left dealing with damaged tree stands and invasive hogs, as local station KPLC reported. What's happening? In the early morning hours on Aug. 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall near Cameron. With sustained winds of 150 mph, it was classified as a Category 4 hurricane, becoming …Hurricanes · Lake Charles Read Article

Full steam ahead for St. Nicholas Center rebuild - American Press

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Five years after Hurricane Laura irreparably damaged the St. Nicholas Center for Children, hope is on the horizon. Earlier this week, U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins announced the center has received its FEMA obligation for hurricane recovery efforts through the major disaster declaration for the storm. The funding is worth just over $3.4 million. “This has been a five-year journey that we’re celebrating,” said Melissa Priola, assistant executive …Hurricane Laura · Lake Charles Read Article

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Telluride First Look: In ‘This Is Not A Drill,’ “Three Unlikely Heroes” Take On Powerful Oil & Gas Industry; Watch Clip

Telluride First Look: In ‘This Is Not A Drill,’ “Three Unlikely Heroes” Take On Powerful Oil & Gas Industry; Watch Clip

Lake Charles Businesses Continue Recovery Five Years After Hurricane Laura

Westlake breaks ground on new Public Works building after damage from Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura Five Years Later: Photographer captured storm’s havoc, heartbreak - American Press

Housing community another step in rebuilding after Laura - American Press

Kristen's Classroom: Hurricane defense systems

The rebuild of a Calcasieu Parish school gym is out for bid after damage from Hurricane Laura

In a revitalized Lake Charles, here's what awaits visitors on land and water

Residents still dealing with hurricane's ongoing effects after nearly 5 years: 'Still to this day we’re cleaning up'

Full steam ahead for St. Nicholas Center rebuild - American Press

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Telluride First Look: In ‘This Is Not A Drill,’ “Three Unlikely Heroes” Take On Powerful Oil & Gas Industry; Watch Clip

Lake Charles Businesses Continue Recovery Five Years After Hurricane Laura

Westlake breaks ground on new Public Works building after damage from Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura Five Years Later: Photographer captured storm’s havoc, heartbreak - American Press

Housing community another step in rebuilding after Laura - American Press

Kristen's Classroom: Hurricane defense systems

The rebuild of a Calcasieu Parish school gym is out for bid after damage from Hurricane Laura

In a revitalized Lake Charles, here's what awaits visitors on land and water

Residents still dealing with hurricane's ongoing effects after nearly 5 years: 'Still to this day we’re cleaning up'

Full steam ahead for St. Nicholas Center rebuild - American Press