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United Nations · Lake CharlesLHSAA state softball tournament Friday at North Frasch Park in Sulphur Nonselect Division I
No. 1 Dutchtown/No. 8 Live Oak winner vs. No. 4 Ponchatoula/No. 12 East Ascension winner, 5 p.m. (Field 13)
No. 2 Southside vs. No. 3 St. Amant/No. 6 Sam Houston winner, 5 p.m. (Field 14) Division II
No. 1 North DeSoto vs. No. 4 North Vermilion, Noon (Field 15)
No. 2 Lutcher/No. 7 Beau Chene winner vs. No. 6 Grant/No. 14 Albany winner, Noon (Field 16) Div…See the Story
LHSAA state softball tournament schedule - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesThe Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) approved a plan proposed by Entergy Louisiana to spend $1.9 billion over the next three years on a plan the utility says will make their grid more resilient to storms. It involves above the ground poles, chiefly. Entergy representatives said bills will increase 57 cents in 2025, $2.64 in 2026 and increase through 2029 when the increase would reach $7.19. Mike Francis, Craig Greene, and Eric Skrmetta…See the Story
Public Service Commission approves Entergy plan, rate hike - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesU.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., has introduced the LNG Permitting Improvement Act, which establishes a shot clock for the review of applications for natural gas export and import orders. This bill is designed as a long-term solution that addresses the Biden administration’s indefinite pause on liquified natural gas (LNG) permitting. “Southwest Louisiana is the epicenter of American LNG. The Biden administration’s actions against LNG are i…See the Story
Higgins Introduces Legislation to Combat LNG Permitting Pause - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesDue to a water main break, water pressure has dipped below the required levels in the city of Sulphur. City officials have issued a precautionary boil advisory for the affected area of W. Burton Street to O’Quain Drive and Live Oak Street to Hoffpauir Lane. Those without water in this area are asked to run faucets until water runs clear then take precaution and boil water before consumption. Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean containe…See the Story
Precautionary boil advisory issued in Sulphur - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesCelebrate Southwest Louisiana’s unique culture, enjoy great weather, connect with friends and make new ones at the Fourth Annual This Is Home Fest Saturday, April 20. “The first This Is Home Fest event was in fall 2021, explained Lauren Olsen, president of the This is Home Fest organization. “The purpose was to celebrate the resilience of the community after battling COVID, back- to-back hurricanes, a brutal ice storm and historic flooding.” Tha…See the Story
This is Home: Fourth annual celebration of SWLA music and culture returns Saturday - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesLAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) -- A Sulphur man was arrested in Lincoln Parish on multiple child porn charges, authorities said. Charles B. Schrumpf II, 22, of Sulphur is charged with 22 counts of possession of child pornography. In July 2023, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives working with Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task …See the Story
Sulphur man arrested, charged with 22 counts of child porn
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesRumors of the Voodoo’s move to Lafayette became official late Thursday night. Team officials confirmed the news which was then reported by several by media outlets in Lafayette Friday morning, including ESPN Radio. The Arena League Football franchise that was supposed to open the season next Saturday at the Lake Charles Events Center will instead play at Blackham Coliseum, the old home of Louisiana-Lafayette basketball. Team and league officials…See the Story
UPDATE: Voodoo disappear from Lake Charles - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesMaudry Mae Moore Marshall was born on Sept. 7, 1936 in Iowa, La. to the late Willie Moore Sr. and Ruth Reed Moore. She departed this life on April 9, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. A graduate of Jeff Davis High School in Jennings, La., Maudry was a career early childhood educator. After over 40 years, she retired from Calcasieu Parish HeadStart where she was the first teacher for many in the Iowa community as the Director of Tom & Jerry HeadSta…See the Story
Maudry Moore Marshall - American Press
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