I-10 Closure in Both Directions Near Louisiana-Texas State Line June 18
Interstate 10 Eastbound and Westbound near the Texas state line is anticipated to be temporarily closed Friday, June 18th at approximately 8:00 a.m. to suspend a power line.
$2.3 Million Lottery for Louisianans Vaccinated Against COVID-19 by July 31
Fourteen vaccinated Louisianans will win scholarships and cash prizes – including one adult who will win $1 million – throughout July as part of the Shot At A Million campaign the state is launching to reward residents who have taken or who choose to get their COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Edwards announced Thursday.
CITGO to Pay Over $19 Million for Damages from an Oil Spill at Lake Charles Facility
Houston, Texas-based CITGO Petroleum Corporation has agreed to pay $19.69 million to resolve federal and state claims for natural resource damages under the Oil Pollution Act and the Louisiana Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act.
Louisiana-based Company Helping with Major Chemical Plant Fire in Rockton, Illinois
The Louisiana-based emergency response service US Fire Pump has been contracted to assist in the Rockton, Illinois Chemtool chemical plant fire that broke out in the morning hours of Monday, June 15, 2021.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Signs 79 Bills Into Law from 2021 Legislative Session
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he has signed the following bills into law from the 2021 Legislative Session.
Sulphur Making Sandbags Available Due to Possible Inclement Weather
Due to the potential threat of inclement weather, the City of Sulphur is making sand and sandbags available.
Calcasieu Parish and Southwest Louisiana Traffic and Roadwork
The latest articles about traffic and roadwork happening in Calcasieu Parish and Southwest Louisiana
I-10 Closure in Both Directions Near Louisiana-Texas State Line June 18
Interstate 10 Eastbound and Westbound near the Texas state line is anticipated to be temporarily closed Friday, June 18th at approximately 8:00 a.m. to suspend a power line.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported on I-10 Westbound Near Louisiana-Texas State Line
A crash involving 5 vehicles has been reported on I-10 westbound near the Louisiana-Texas State Line. Drivers should use caution and expect delays in the area.
Rollover Crash on I-10 East Near Vinton, LA June 14
A rollover crash has been reported on I-10 eastbound near mile marker 3 in the area of Vinton, LA, in Calcasieu Parish. Drivers should use caution and expect delays in the area.
I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Eastbound Lane Closure June 13
The eastbound outside lane of I-10 over the Calcasieu River Bridge will be closed Sunday, June 13.
Arrests and Release Reports in Calcasieu Parish
June 16, 2021, Calcasieu Parish Booking Report
Calcasieu Parish Booking Report for June 16, 2021.
June 15, 2021, Calcasieu Parish Booking Report
Calcasieu Parish Booking Report for June 15, 2021.
Two Lake Charles Men Arrested for Failure to Register as Sex Offenders
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men from Lake Charles after both violate requirements to register as sex offenders.
June 14, 2021, Calcasieu Parish Booking Report
Calcasieu Parish Booking Report for June 14, 2021.