Special to the American Press U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined Speaker ...

Lake Charles Police are investigating an early morning fatal shooting in the 500 block of Central Parkway. Lt. Brenda ...

It’s been nearly six years since Bradley Stracener went missing — and there are still no answers as to his whereabouts.

Gov. Jeff Landry and many Republicans in the Legislature are conveniently overlooking some major drawbacks in their proposed ...

Sam Houston entered the second game of the LHSAA Non-select Division I state championship series Friday evening needing a win ...

Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918 — was there such general and genuine rejoicing in the city,” reads the Dec. 3, 1926, American ...

Throughout the playoffs, the No. 11 Sam Houston Broncos faced high-pressure situations. Saturday afternoon in the final game ...

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Aré Diaz Rosette, 25, 2720 Southern Ridge Drive — required position and method of turning at intersections; drug possession; ...

Charles Terry Hebert, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 while visiting relatives in Old Fort, N.C. He was ...

“Your service, it matters,” he said. “Your sacrifices are seen. Your dedication is appreciated by those who you protect and those you serve.” Guillory said it is important to honor the ...

JENNINGS – An 18-year-old student from Jennings High School was involved in a serious ATV accident on Saturday, just days before his scheduled graduation this Friday. The accident occurred when ...

The Caddyshack Icehouse on Lake Street will no longer be allowed to sell alcohol after the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury voted last week to unanimously deny the sports bar’s liquor and beer permit.