Lake Charles, Louisiana News, Calcasieu Parish News, News
Lake Charles, La. – A 41‑year‑old Lake Charles resident was arrested on Feb. 26 after a coordinated operation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Louisiana State Police. The operation...
Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lane Closures and Road Construction, Calcasieu Parish News, Lake Charles, Louisiana News, Lane Closures & Road Construction in Southwest Louisiana, News, Traffic
Lake Charles, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) said work will begin Monday, March 9, 2026, on a multi‑phase construction project on LA 14 between LA 397 and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard in Lake Charles. The contractor, Siema...
Sulphur, Louisiana News, News
Sulphur, Louisiana — The Sulphur Fire Department will conduct its annual testing and inspection of all city fire hydrants from March 5 through April 6, 2026, and residents may see temporary discolored water during the process. According to the city’s notice, fire...
Louisiana State News, News
Louisiana – Louisiana officials announced a major shift in the state’s economic development strategy with the launch of the FastSites program, naming 19 locations across 16 parishes that will advance in the first round of funding. Gov. Jeff Landry said the...
Louisiana State News, News
The Louisiana Department of Education is moving to further strengthen its special education systems after a 2024 federal review found the state largely on track with national expectations but in need of targeted policy updates, particularly in how it handles disputes....
Calcasieu Parish News, DeQuincy, Louisiana News, News, Starks, Louisiana News
DeQuincy, Louisiana – Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One reported a busy February, responding to 35 calls for service and supporting a parishwide effort to reduce wildfire danger through a temporary burn ban. According to the district’s February Emergency...