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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesThe Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is closing part of the Calcasieu River to recreational boat traffic due to high water. The closure, effective immediately, is from the U.S. 171 bridge north and east to the Jefferson Davis Parish line. That portion of the Calcasieu River is in a major flood stage due to recent rains. Numerous reports of boaters creating wakes that cause waves to enter homes and camps along the waterway prompted the action. The cl…See the Story
Portion of Calcasieu River closed to boat traffic - American Press
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Mental Health · Lake CharlesSpecial to the American Press Lake Charles Memorial Health System continues to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season, strengthening resources, facilities, food, and supplies in the event of a hurricane making landfall in southwest Louisiana. Health system officials stay vigilant to the substantial threat by ensuring life-safety preparations are made carefully and strategically prior to a disaster. As the community’s health system, the privilege …See the Story
LC Memorial Health preparing for hurricane season - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake Charles“When a treasured loved one becomes a memory, those memories become treasures.” Dwayne Cooley, 69, completed his journey on earth, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Born Jan. 2, 1955, the first child of Glen Herbert “Pete” and Deloras Cooley. Left to forever love and cherish Dwayne are lifetime sweetheart and wife, Vicki Cooley; daughters, Jessica Watson (Thomas), Amanda Edgerton (Quintavious), Sarah Cooley (Majestic); Ma-Ma, Deloras Cooley; grands, Alex Co…See the Story
Herbert “Dwayne” Cooley - American Press
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Lake Charles · Lake CharlesDec. 24, 1930~May 15, 2024 Raburn “Ms. Rae” LeDoux passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 93 in Lake Charles. She was a loving, gentle and kind woman who enjoyed taking care of people. She remembered everyone’s birthday and made people feel special. She also loved backrubs! She was born in Grand Prairie but resided in Lake Charles for most of her life. Her family spoke Cajun French and she had to learn English in school. She graduated from high…See the Story
Raburn “Ms. Rae” Marie LeDoux - American Press
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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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