Calcasieu Parish Among 12 Louisiana Parishes Closing State Offices May 7 for Inclement Weather
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana — State offices in 12 parishes, including Calcasieu Parish, will be closed on Wednesday, May 7, due to the forecast of severe weather conditions. Commissioner of Administration Taylor F. Barras confirmed the closures in a statement released...
Louisiana Law Enforcement Torch Run to Carry Flame of Hope Through Jefferson Davis Parish for Special Olympics
Jennings, Louisiana – Law enforcement officers from across Louisiana will carry the symbolic “Flame of Hope” through Jefferson Davis Parish on Monday, May 12, as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana. This annual relay aims to raise...
Severe Weather Threatens Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Damaging Winds Possible
Lake Charles, Louisiana — Residents across Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are facing a heightened risk of severe weather this afternoon and tonight, as forecast models point to increased probabilities of tornadoes, flash flooding, and damaging winds throughout...
Louisiana State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash that Killed Teen in Rapides Parish
Rapides Parish, Louisiana — Louisiana State Police Troop E is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that occurred late Saturday night, May 3, 2025, on Hooper Road near Louisiana Highway 3225. The incident resulted in the death of Alijah F. Johnson, a 19-year-old...