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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesContinuing an offseason trend, another local product is returning home. Former Lake Charles College Prep star running back Tre’Vonte Citizen has signed Friday to play next fall at McNeese State. Citizen returns to Lake Charles after spending two years at the University of Miami and will have four years of eligibility remaining. The former consensus 4-star high school standout becomes the 17th FBS player to join the Cowboys since the end of last…See the Story
Citizen enters Cowboy corral - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesTwo modern, affordable housing developments broke ground in Lake Charles this week. One hundred and seventeen of the 261 units are designed especially for seniors nearing or in retirement. CST Multi Family Real Estate Service, a Louisiana-based housing development firm, hosted the events and their spokesperson said both developments are slated to be completed in 2025. Morningside at Gerstner Memorial, located at 3650 Gerstner Memorial Drive, wil…See the Story
Two new housing developments will cater to seniors nearing or in retirement - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesThe Calcasieu Parish School Board Job Fair will make its return to Southwest Louisiana in early June. This event — set for 9-11 a.m. June 6 at LaGrange High School and 9-11 .m. June 7 at Sulphur High’s 9th Grade Campus — serves as a great opportunity for job seekers to learn about openings in the parish and to visit with district personnel. Administrators and staff from all CPSB schools and various departments will be present over the two-day ev…See the Story
CPSB to host job fair in June - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesAnother upper-level disturbance will move across the region tonight, producing a cluster of thunderstorms primarily across Southwest and south central Louisiana. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms from this evening through about 7 a.m. Saturday morning, reports the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. Rainfall totals between 0.5 to 2 inches are expected with amounts up to 3 inches possible. This is in addition to rain that…See the Story
One more bout of rain tonight, Saturday morning for SW La. - American Press
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Joe Biden · Lake CharlesA conservative Louisiana think tank and its legal arm are the latest to challenge President Joe Biden’s pause on new Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export facilities. In January, Biden paused approvals and future applications to export LNG to non-free trade agreement countries to look at the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, America’s energy security and environment. The Pelican Institute for Public Policy and the Liberty Justice Center filed…See the Story
Another lawsuit filed challenging Biden's LNG 'pause' - American Press
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Environment · Lake CharlesAnita Abshire Falcon, 47, wanted to teach in the same environment she was taught in. After 20 years at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, she is sure she has accomplished her mission. Born and raised in Crowley, Falcon attended St. Michael Catholic School for much of her grade school education. During her Catholic education, she experienced a strong sense of community. She credits her motivation to become a teacher to the role models she had…See the Story
Anita Falcon's relationship with her students often reaches beyond the classroom - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesFuneral Service for Michael “Mike” Wayne Jones, 58, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 St. Matthew Baptist Church in Westlake. Visitation is Saturday at 9 a.m. under the direction of Stevens’ Funeral Home. He is survived by his daughter, Dionysha Fenner and grandson, Micah Boutte; two brothers, Hayward (Brenda) Jones Jr. and Jimmy (Deborah) Jones of Lake Charles; three sisters, Hattie Young of Ville Platte, La., Dianne (Rev. Rodney) Mitc…See the Story
Michael “Mike” Wayne Jones - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesAn attempted murder charge filed against a Jennings mother accused of shooting a man after he got into an altercation with her son has been dropped. The Louisiana Supreme Court recently granted a motion by defendant Kathleen Mouton, 47, to quash the matter after the state failed to timely commerce trial. The Supreme Court found that the state failed to bring the case to trial by Aug. 23, 2021. “Ultimately this office did everything in its power …See the Story
Local attempted murder case dropped because case wasn't brought to trial in timely manner - American Press
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