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7/7: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (408+ words) Published 10: 46 am Tuesday, July 7, 2026 The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests: Dillon Wayne Coates, 40, 1015 Taylor St. , Sulphur " violations of protective orders-first offense. Bond: $7, 500. Lindan Ky Brown, 22, 2117 12th St. " battery of a dating partner-first offense. Matthew Ryan Muckleroy, 40, Lumberton, Texas…...
LCPD to host free National Night Out community event
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (164+ words) Published 3: 58 pm Monday, July 6, 2026 The Lake Charles Police Department and city of Lake Charles will host a free National Night Out Community Event 6-8 p. m. Aug. 4 at the Lake Charles Event Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet officers from the…...
Setting the foundation
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (647+ words) Published 2: 09 pm Monday, July 6, 2026 If the first step to flipping a program is recruiting, then Mc Neese has taken a big leap back up the football ladder. Building on a class considered among the top 5 nationally at the FCS level,…...
Two injured in Fourth of July shooting
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (203+ words) Published 1: 14 pm Monday, July 6, 2026 The Jennings Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the evening of July 4, leaving two men injured, including one who remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. According to the Jennings Police Department, officers…...
Cinematographer captures elusive hammerheads for Nat Geo's 'Shark Fest"
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (306+ words) Published 1: 06 pm Monday, July 6, 2026 Jeff Hester, an award-winning camera operator specializing in underwater environments, was part of the team of divers who spent five weeks and nearly 100 hours under water to capture the perfect shots for the 45-minute film. Hester…...
Welsh under boil advisory
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (77+ words) American Press Welsh under boil advisory Published 9: 17 am Monday, July 6, 2026 The Town of Welsh issued a boil water advisory Monday morning due to a mechanical issue at the water treatment plant. Residents are advised to boil all water intended for…...
7/6: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (544+ words) Published 9: 47 am Monday, July 6, 2026 The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests: John Wesley Bendily II, 38, 1910 Reisling Drive, Moss Bluff " domestic abuse battery-child endangerment. Shanda Lyn Gordon, 37, 1605 Cactus Drive " domestic abuse aggravated assault child endangerment. Jasmine Knicole Lafleur, 38, 2130 Country…...
7/5: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (329+ words) Published 1: 52 pm Sunday, July 5, 2026 The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests: Mekhi Williams, 22, 548 Section Line Road " money laundering-transactions involving proceeds of criminal activity. Bond: $150, 000. Cody Adam Daigle, 34, Alexandria " theft from $1, 00 but less than $5, 000; unauthorized use of motor vehicles....
Star-Spangled spokes: Alvin Street Bike Parade highlights pint-sized patriotism in downtown LC
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (511+ words) Published 1: 13 pm Sunday, July 5, 2026 Alvin Street in downtown Lake Charles was transformed into a sea of of red, white, and blue on Saturday as neighborhood children with colorful crepe paper woven through their bicycle spokes and patriotic flags taped to…...
Louisiana's top court halts criminal case against state attorney general
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (613+ words) Published 1: 12 am Sunday, July 5, 2026 The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday halted the criminal case against state Attorney General Liz Murrill a day after she was'indicted on accusations'that she threatened the jobs of officials in New Orleans. The state's top court…...