It all occurred in the midst of the pandemic, which drove up costs for rebuilding materials and limited the arrival of volunteers, among a litany of other complications. Calcasieu Radar Crime The Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office reported the following arrests:. (AP) Three Gulf Coast states are getting $1.9 billion in federal grants to help recover from hurricanes and floods over the past two years and become more resilient to climate change, the U.S. LAKE CHARLES, La. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The shooting was reported late Sunday, Lake Charles Deputy Chief Franklin Fondel Jr. LAKE CHARLES, La. A shooting at a hookah bar in downtown Lake Charles early Wednesday left at least eight people injured, three of them critically, police said in a press release. Imagine learning you won a brand new home in a raffle, then learning it wasn't true. High pressure in the region will keep temperatures cooler and drier for the weekend with clear skies. YEARS. Since the start of the pandemic, the Lake Charles area has lost 15% of its jobs, the highest percentage among Louisiana metropolitan areas, according to Groft. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a Black employee at Exxons chemical plant found a noose at his worksite in January 2020. After more thantwo years of waiting, federal long-term recovery dollars for the Lake Charles area to help it rebuild from Hurricanes Laura and Delta is finally set to flow. The amount of damage and a shortage of workers left the region vulnerable. American Press - Home - Facebook The Biden administration said Wednesday it is considering the first-ever lease sale for offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico, a key part of a push to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030 to help fight climate change. In May, with some repairs finally done, the house took on water in flooding. Schools, traditionally considered safe zones, are now the target of armed violence. 65. It was the shock of a lifetime, according to a Lake Charles family. Storm-weary Lake Charles hit by floods; mayor says hundreds of homes Recently released census results showed strong population growth over the last decade for both Calcasieu and Lake Charles, Louisianas fifth-largest city, but it gauged where people were living on April 1, 2020, before the run of disasters. Edwards hopes to increase minimum wage. Today, a celebration of a birthday you say! LAKE CHARLES, La. Construction workers will begin breaking up and removing the concrete walkway in front of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse. Hurricane-hit Lake Charles forecast to see state's fastest economic growth, More than two years later, federal disaster relief for Lake Charles finally arriving, Repairs underway at hurricane-battered Lake Charles skyscraper, but its fate still unclear, 'Can't take it': Living conditions deteriorate in Lake Charles public housing, Louisiana plant's 'egregious' record highlighted in national push for new chemical safety rules, With federal help delayed, nonprofits and volunteers fix hundreds of Laura-damaged homes, Two years after Hurricane Laura, contractor fraud and shoddy work delay recovery. Part of the region was labelled a neutral strip for a time after the Louisiana Purchase in the early 19th century in other words, a no mans land. A local hospital reported the crime to authorities, and LeDay admitted to raping the child. LAKE CHARLES, La. 5 Texas A&M-Commerce at 5 p.m. Sunday at Legacy Center. Dorian Devon Malbreaux, 30, Lake Charles: First-offense illegal possession of stolen firearms; first-offense marijuana possession (14 grams or more); drug paraphernalia; first-offense illegal carrying of weapons; turning movements and required signals; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; 2 instate detainers. Located right along the busy . LAKE CHARLES, La. Nearly 55 years after Shearman purchased the paper, the organization shortened its name once more to the American Press. We are bringing 32 employees who will be spending money in the restaurants and stores in the surrounding area. Dr. Seuss was on display. Authorities will not say why they were responding or what they were investigating. Lake Charles American Press Breaking News Headlines Today - Ground News (AP) Southwest Louisiana leaders say the disaster assistance approved by Congress will be too little to solve the lingering housing crisis and other needs caused by Hurricane Laura, which struck the region more than a year ago. Theres still a tremendous need out there, one official says. (AP) Officers in a southwest Louisiana city shot and wounded a woman who fired a gun after they responded to a call about 6:30 a.m. Friday, state police said. No injuries are reported. North on Friday told the firms attorneys present in the courtroom, Zach Moseley and Huye, that he would also refer them for professional discipline, adding to existing disciplinary complaints in front of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Haiti is a dangerous place right now. . Logan Hammond (6) Sulphur, LA Halloween 2022.- Raymond H. Bonke Maring scored 26 points and added five assists. LAKE CHARLES - This city tallied its losses from one of the worst floods in its history on Tuesday after powerful thunderstorms dumped up to 18 inches of rain over a short period in some areas,. News in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana from KPLC Channel 7. KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, Louisiana The Shearman family continued to own the publication until 2021 when Carpenter Newsmedia, an affiliate of Boone Newspapers, purchased the publication. +6 Battered by hurricanes and. ZFPLCH. Don't miss the 9th Annual Red Carpet Affair this Saturday, March 4, presented by the local non-profit Light of Perfection in Lake Charles! Lake Charles, LA Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News Some point to the regions role as a hub of the energy and petrochemical industries, noting that Lake Charles has taken on the burden of producing what many other parts of the country happily use, but dont want manufactured in their backyards. The Louisiana State Police have implemented a new tool for the community to be able to share their experiences of interacting with the department. Bossier Parish Sheriff's detectives said the suspects, all from Lake Charles, Louisiana, agreed to give the man who is from Sulphur a ride on Wednesday to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center in Minden to retrieve a stimulus check that was mailed there after his release from the facility. United Cajun Navy and community partners will organize a Search for Millard. Cold drinks and beer will also be sold. Louisiana Newspapers - LSU Libraries Were still trying to put things together on an ongoing investigation, Deputy Chief Franklin Crime Stoppers in Louisiana Asking for Help Locating Trailer and Tractor Stolen in Lake Charles. Friday marks a year since Laura tore through southwest Louisiana, leaving behind a trail of wreckage so severe that even now it can seem fresh. The pavement over a culvert in a ditch at Country Club Road and Pecan Acres Drive is cracked. They have moved in with family or friends or rented temporary apartments. (AP) A $90,000 jackpot won by someone who played the Louisiana Lottery's Easy 5 game in December remains unclaimed, lottery officials said. LAKE CHARLES, La. The latest weather, news, and sports in Southwest Louisiana. Edwards has spelled out $3 billion in unmet needs statewide, and says he would expect the state to receive about half of that in a federal appropriation. . Today, a celebration of a birthday you say! Imagine learning you won a brand new home in a raffle, then learning it wasnt true. Whether in a nearby gas station or your local smoke shop, youve likely seen kratom on the shelves of one store or another. Asked about his thoughts on the regions rebuild, he had one word -- horrible before going on to say that unlike in previous storms, the Lake Charles area has not received sufficient help from the federal government to cope with Lauras destruction. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon on Friday issued a cease-and-desist order against Houston-based law firm McClenny, Moseley and Associates, accusing it of fraud involving potentially hundred. Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1777-1963 or use the U.S. He has begun renting out the house where he was doing air-conditioning work earlier this week, making it an outlier on a block where many homes still sit damaged and vacant. Download the power of the KPLC 7 News Now application right to your iPhone! It's been more than three years since the U.S. discovered its first case of COVID, and now experts are warning people about the latest variant that's on the rise. Lake Arthur reschedules trash pickup to Fridays. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. News Hometown Heroes - Jim Adams McNeese State Cowboys clinch spot in Southland Tournament behind second half comeback McNeese State McNeese Women's Basketball beats New Orleans behind fourth quarter run (AP) Brycen Long's 32 points led Houston Christian over McNeese 90-81 on Saturday night. Dr. Seuss was on display. The organization said by purchasing a $100 ticket you'd be entering a raffle for a home in Lake . Russia's invasion of Ukraine has helped spur interest in LNG produced in Louisiana. We've aggregated 1,369 of Lake Charles American Press's headlines and news stories over the past 3 months. Tammy Pickhard said she woke to find the vehicle in her bedroom after the crash Saturday night. Construction and repair work continues on the Southgate Shopping Center Wednesday, August 25, 2021, nearly one year after Hurricane Laura passed through, in Lake Charles, La. More than 100 vases were stolen from Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles and, next door, nearly 70 vases were taken from Prien Memorial Park. 329 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: LA-3059 closed at Burson Road, 16-year-old booked for 1st-degree murder in OBrien St. shooting, Lake Charles man found guilty of raping 11-year-old. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature live music by LA ROXX as well as samples of jambalaya and pastalaya from more than 16 competing teams. No town is immune to human trafficking or sex trafficking," Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso said Thursday in a news release announcing formation of the SWLA Human Trafficking Task Force. ), Pictorial works Date created ms 1942-07 Abstract Newspaper photographs and captions about recruitment drives and training at the Lake Charles Army Flying school, later known as Chennault Air Force Base. Anytime SWLA residents can get a break at the register is a good thing! Ground News rates Lake Charles American Press's media bias as unknown. John Bel Edwards, other US Democratic governors prepare for U.N. climate talks. Delays, gate changes, departures and arrivals are things you expect to experience at an airport, but today travelers through Lake Charles got to enjoy the Barbe High School orchestra. Hundreds of items will be sold to the public on Saturday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. Legal Corner answers viewers civil legal questions. 1 Lafayette Christian (28-1) in the Division II select final at 2 p.m. No. Crawfish season is here and there are plenty of places to get this Cajun delicacy in Lake Charles. Explosion at Westlake Corp. plant one of many incidents in Lake Charles area. Samuel Tolbert, pastor of the Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Charles and a former City Council member, said more needs to be done to spread the benefits of petrochemical and energy growth to lower-income communities. KPLC 7 News - Home - Facebook Calcasieu Parish sales tax is the second highest in the state at 12.2%, and inflation doesn't make life any easier. Its not, he told the judge. In at least one case cited in court Friday, the amount seemed to far exceed the likely price for fixing a roof. Visit Lake Charles, LA and its community partners are ecstatic to announce the return of the Pro Watercross National Championships to the lakefront at North Beach. For those who dont know, Delta-8 is a form of cannabis different from marijuana that contains a higher concentration of THC. Election officials and organizers of an effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell have reached an agreement on the number of active voters in the parish. Lake Charles Police Deputy Chief Franklin Fondel said the 16-year-old was taken into custody, without incident, early Wednesday morning after a search warrant was served in the 500 block of South Goos Street, near its intersection with Mill Street. We find out who's responsible for repairs. Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Viewers often send us a concern, sometimes with pictures and ask us to look into the issue. The parishs Black population particularly struggles with rent prices, according to the study, which also found Calcasieu was one of the most residentially segregated counties in the nation. A visit by Gov. LAKE CHARLES, La. |. Winner the site showed. From Business: AmericanPress.com is the Web site of the American Press, Lake Charles, La. (KPLC) - A new urgent care and student health center is opening in Lake Charles Monday. The entire arrangement is screwed up, North said of the collaboration between the firm and the roofing company. The 40-year-old Lake Charles native was hit July 30 when at least one unknown shooter opened fire at the Zydeco Bike Fest, an outdoor event in Colfax. You have permission to edit this article. Construction for the new $10.8 million building began in 2021 with the facility completed earlier this year. (AP) Louisiana voters have filled three vacant state legislative seats in the just-ended election, without needing runoffs and with no changes to the partisan makeup of the Legislature. The City of Lake Charles partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana and the Pelicans to make this dream a reality. A clinic is going full steam ahead, treating three times as many people as it did before. (AP) Three freshmen defensive backs on the McNeese State football team are among five 18- and 19-year-old men accused of various crimes, including one linked to a drive-by shooting near a campus apartment complex, authorities said Wednesday. The oldest member of the Southwest Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, the newspapers earliest roots can be traced to August of 1893 when Joseph F. Reed created a weekly publication in Lake Charles. Four of the Republicans who have announced are state Attorney General Jeff Landry, state Treasurer John Schroder, state Sen. Sharon Hewitt of Slidell, and Rep. Richard Nelson. The American Press has shined among Louisiana newspapers during its history, earning Pulitzer Prize nominations for reporting and photography and winning hundreds of national and regional awards for its journalism. John Bel Edwards and FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell to Lake Charles on Thursday to mark the anniversary was overshadowed by new storm warnings. Derrick Thornton, 43, of Lake Charles was found dead at a home in the early hours of Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, according to the Lake Charles Police Department. The Department of Health filed reports on Feb. 17, Feb. 22, and Feb. 28, based on inspections at Toddler Town. According to the Lake Charles, La. The pavement over a culvert in a ditch at Country Club Road and Pecan Acres Drive is cracked. No longer. Local News UPDATE: Storms should reach SW La around midnight. Vehicle traffic will not be affected. Lake Charles echo (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) With the exception of the large publishing houses of New Orleans, there is nowhere, in all the state of Louisiana, or the adjacent South, a printing establishment that will compare, in point of costly and efficient equipment, with the plant of the daily and weekly Press, reads an 1895 article in the Lake Charles Daily Press announcing the purchase. Since the 2020 hurricanes, population numbers in the Lake Charles regionhave dropped significantly. Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for March 1, 2023. Shearman, who was a Chicago-based national advertising salesman at the Inland Newspaper Representatives firm, had represented the Lake Charles American Press in national advertising for about 12 years and had formed a friendship with Beatty. Rest assured, though, when it comes to each restaurant, and what they have to offer, there are many different nuances to each. KPLC 7 News - BREAKING NEWS: MURDER IN MOSS BLUFF | Facebook Besides the crack, erosion has occurred around the culvert. Louisiana - AP NEWS LAKE CHARLES, La. Plan to replace pistol bridge in Lake Charles awarded $150 million federal grant, Houston firm accused of forgery in Lake Charles hurricane insurance lawsuits. Newspapers are the eyes and ears of the world; they are how the world comes to know about itself. Louisiana State Police launch new tool to receive community feedback on their service, Barbe High orchestra plays at Lake Charles Airport, Lake Charles residents concerned about cracked pavement, New urgent care opens across from McNeese campus Monday, ExxonMobil faces racial discrimination lawsuit, Lost hiker rescued in Kisatchie National Forest, Lineup announced for Live @ the Lakefront 2023, Emails show governors Europe trip raised staffing, itinerary questions. Texas law firms actions in Louisiana under more scrutiny in federal court. We have a list of restaurants and drive-thrus all across The Chuck that have the best prices. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (AP) Nearly 15 months after Hurricane Laura struck, Louisiana is kicking off $11.3 million in housing repair and rebuilding programs for the southwestern city of Lake Charles while it waits for hundreds of millions in promised federal aid to arrive. Lake Charles, Louisiana Crime Stoppers in Louisiana is asking for help locating a trailer and tractor stolen in Lake Charles. Construction crews are beginning to get to work. Like we always say in southwest Louisiana, were strong. Were sort of being viewed as expendable, even though this is the part of the state that is taking all the chances, said Adley Cormier, author of a book on local history titled Lost Lake Charles and a longtime resident of the city. March 3, 2023 On Friday, Chief Magistrate Judge Michael B. Braylen M. LeDay, 24, was found guilty as charged of first-degree rape. Louisiana newspapers include the Bogalusa Daily News, Southwest Daily News, L'Observateur in LaPlace and, as of October, the Leesville Leader and Beauregard News. The fate of the citys largest. Uninhabited homes on Cougar Street are still covered with tarps Wednesday, August 25, 2021, nearly one year after Hurricane Laura passed through, in Lake Charles, La. LAKE CHARLES Southwest Louisiana is likely to strengthen its position as one of the worlds major exporters of liquified natural gas in the months and years ahead, partly due to Russias inv. He finally made it back home before having to leave again because of water damage. A 16-year-old is facing a first-degree murder charge in the Feb. 18 shooting on OBrien Street in Lake Charles. Jim Adams is a former Army Ranger served 6 years in Vietnam. CAMERON, La. Before the storms, the region had seen rapid growth in plant construction projects, which brought temporary jobs and an economic boost, but also increased housing costs. A trailer carrying an oversized load split in half causing major traffic congestion on LA-3059 near Old Town Road, according to Louisiana State Police. 'Everybody needs help:' Lake Charles hopeful relief on the way post-Ida (AP) U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday visited Lake Charles, Louisiana, to highlight federally-funded infrastructure investments that include a $150 million grant to help replace a 70-year-old bridge that's a key route between the state and Texas. (AP) Northrop Grumman is laying off 120 workers in Lake Charles, the company confirms. DEQUINCY - Sitting in Jerry Jones living room on a cold January morning, you can see your breath evaporate in wisps of fog. Piles of debris are stacked up outside the heavily damaged Hobby Lobby building Wednesday, August 25, 2021, nearly one year after Hurricane Laura passed through, in Lake Charles, La. Bells post-hurricane journey led him and his wife to Lafayette and then to a home they shared with other family members in Sulphur, outside Lake Charles. TXZ180-042245-. Luckless Lake Charles: Louisiana city battered by extreme weather Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:55 PM PST. The U.S. Department of Justice, in a news release, said Westlake Chemical Corporation agreed to make upgrades and perform compliance measures estimated to cost $110 million to resolve the complaint involving two facilities in Lake Charles, Louisiana and one in Calvert City, Kentucky. A Louisiana rural utility is spending big on a storm-resilient grid. Louisiana newspapers include the Bogalusa Daily News, Southwest Daily News, LObservateur in LaPlace and, as of October, the Leesville Leader and Beauregard News. Attorneys with embattled Houston-based law firm McClenny, Moseley and Associates, which has filed over 2,100 hurricane damage lawsuits in Louisiana, were again called upon to answer for their . Obituaries | American Press Newspapers.com Newspapers Lake Charles American-Press Newspapers We will look much better the following week., BREAKING: 16-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of local artist, LC man convicted of having sex with 11-year-old, Fish Fry for Haiti: For 31 years, annual fundraiser has allowed Good Shepherd Episcopal Church to support a school in the mountains near Bgin. ExxonMobil faces racial discrimination lawsuit, Cajun Navy joins search for Nathan Millard, organizes outreach, Louisiana State Police launch new tool to receive community feedback on their service, Lost hiker rescued in Kisatchie National Forest, Lineup announced for Live @ the Lakefront 2023, Emails show governors Europe trip raised staffing, itinerary questions, Two arrested for flying drone over chemical plants in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Task Force on State Recognition of Indian Tribes meets for last time, Election officials, Cantrell recall organizers reach agreement on number of active voters in Orleans Parish, Bonnette Auctions announces upcoming auction. The Arts and Humanities Council of SWLA has announced the music lineup for Live @ the Lakefront 2023. The reef, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Holly Beach, was built in an area where an oil platform was recently removed, with the intention of rebuilding a fish habitat, KPLC-TV reported. A cyclist pedals by a pile of debris outside the Sears Outlet store Wednesday, August 25, 2021, nearly one year after Hurricane Laura passed through, in Lake Charles, La. With just over 81,000 inhabitants, Lake Charles is home to just 0.02% of the U.S. population. Braylen M. LeDay, 24, was found guilty as charged of first-degree rape, according to the Calcasieu Parish District Attorneys Office. Calcasieu Parish. A search warrant was served in the 500 block of South Goos Street, near its intersection with Mill Street. Thomas finished with career highs in points (15) and rebounds (12) The Southland Conference Tournament starts Sunday. The law firms counsel conceded to a number of issues North found with its handling of clients and their cases, including a litany of problems around McClennys arrangement with Alabama-based Apex Roofing and Restoration. The Bulber Auditorium has been a centerpiece of the original McNeese campus since 1939. The powerful storm. Theres just something wrong with it.. In Southwest Louisiana, those eyes and ears are the American Press, which has reached another milestone in its 126-year history. Get Quote Call (337) 433-3000 Get directions WhatsApp (337) 433-3000 Message (337) 433-3000 Contact Us Find Table Make Appointment Place Order View Menu. Tyler-. We are looking forward to rejoining the downtown community, especially at this juncture in its history. LAKE CHARLES: A sea of blue tarps, most likely covering roof damage caused weeks ago by Hurricane Laura are seen in Lake Charles from the air Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, after Hurricane Delta passed through the area the day before. Lake Charles residents concerned about cracked pavement BATON ROUGE, La. According to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. (AP) The Lake Charles city council has approved $3.1 million in improvements to the city's drainage system, which came under heavy pressure in recent years during repeated heavy rains, including two hurricanes. A 16-year-old is facing a first-degree murder charge in the Feb. 18 shooting on OBrien Street in Lake Charles. TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast - newstimes.com KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, Louisiana SWLA Arrest Report - March 1, 2023 Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for March 1, 2023.