The Lake Charles Police Department Traffic Division has arrested a second suspect in connection with the July 17 fatal ...

Life in Southwest Louisiana is better when the Cowboys are winning football games. The food tastes better, the fall sun doesn’t seem so hot, and there is a step in the stride of McNeese State fans ...

The Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge replacement project is a massive $2.3 billion infrastructure overhaul transforming a 5.5-mile corridor from Ryan Street in Lake Charles to the I-10/I-210 ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a $95 billion package to ...

Jane Ann Henry passed away peacefully at her home on July 10, 2026, with her family by her side, after living a long, purposeful, and fulfilling life. Jane was born on Apr. 12, 1943, in Gregg County, ...

U.S. gas prices jumped back to $4 a gallon on average Monday, as Washington’s latest fighting with Iran renews strain on the flow of fuel worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average ...

Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a four-part series. The Lake Charles Expressway, which had been in the talking stage for several years, was in the building stage before 1956 was over, ...

Longtime Iowa Police Chief Howard “Keith” Vincent has announced he will be retiring after five consecutive terms in office. The retirement will be effective Dec. 31. “First and foremost, I would like ...

Detectives with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force have been conducting an ongoing narcotics investigation at a residence at 1817 Eleanor St. after numerous complaints in reference to narcotics ...

The Jennings City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with condemnation and demolition proceedings for the former James ...

All students attending Jeff Davis Parish Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year after ...

Louisiana State Sen. Mike Reese officially stepped into his role as the ninth president of McNeese State University on July 1 ...