For years, the assumption in Lake Charles was that the green dome atop the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse was solid — and ...

Jeff Davis Parish’s new tourism and economic development leaders are charting a future course for tourism and economic growth ...

Resilient” is one word Emma Frazier’s children use to describe their mother. Born June 2, 1925, she has raised seven children ...

A Lake Charles man will serve life in prison for his role in the 2023 fatal robbery of a 25-year-old whose body was found in ...

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Thomas John Bellard, 29, 1612 Shaw St. — home invasion; ...

McNeese head softball coach James Landreneau hit a home run on the recruiting circuit Tuesday, and he never had to leave ...

As a pre-K teacher, Charity Ratliff, 49, provides young students with their first experiences in education. She is determined ...

Louisiana has always had an election system that ranks among the most trustworthy in the country. However, the national ...

Louisiana is poised to adopt new measures that watchdogs warn raise barriers to holding public officials accountable via the ...

Sam Houston High School teams carved out paths to state championships and swept the top honors on the American Press ...

Special to the American Press Join the Vinton Library for a unique book-tasting event where you can savor stories and sip on ...

The Calcasieu Kennel Club will host its annual Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows over the weekend. More than 600 dogs ...