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5/6: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Kendreall Marteal Finklea, 44, Atmore, Ala. — drug possession; possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); money laundering. Bradley Keith Wooford, 54, 540 Jay’s Circle, Sulphur — two counts failure to register and notify as a sex offender or child predator. Haiden Keith Wilson, […]
Lake & River Levels as of Mon, May 6th at 11:00am
TOLEDO BEND DAM – As of Mon, May 6th, 11:00am. Discharge – 11 gates at 2 feet each, 2 generators 24/7. Total discharge– 35,196 cubic feet of water per second. Water level – 36.48 feet (flood stage is 36.0 feet) Crest – 36.60 feet on Mon,...
Parents want school superintendent removed for holding classes in severe weather
LAKE CHARLES – The school superintendent for Calcasieu Parish is facing calls for his resignation after he chose not to cancel classes April 10, when three tornados hit the area. Shannon Lafargue defended his decision in a video statement, saying he kept schools open based on the information available to him and prioritized safety. However, […] The post Parents want school superintendent removed for holding classes in severe weather appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Police Jury launches Calcasieu opioid survey
Completing a brief Opioid Impact Survey could help the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury determine how to spend opioid settlement money. Mortality rates and deaths due to overdose in Calcasieu Parish doubled from 2020 to 2021, and a recent WalletHub report highlights the importance of making every dollar of the state’s $325 million settlement from a […]
FM 1006 to close at Union Pacific crossings; plus more this week from TxDOT
Beginning Tuesday morning through Saturday (May 11), FM 1006 will be closed at the Union Pacific crossings near DOW Chemical. Traffic on the east side (DOW Chemical side) of closure traveling west will need to access FM 1006 and follow the detour to BUS-90. Once on BUS-90 traffic will follow the detour to SH87. Traffic […] The post FM 1006 to close at Union Pacific crossings; plus more this week from TxDOT appeared first on Orange Leader.
SEE THE PHOTOS — Speed boats heat up the Sabine in Orange
Plenty of local fans and out-of-town visitors soaked up the fun as the Rock the River and Deep South Racing Association Boat Races returned to Orange last weekend. Three days of competition, music and attractions were planned, with all the festivities coming to an end on Sunday. Explore Orange and Deep South hosted Rock the […] The post SEE THE PHOTOS — Speed boats heat up the Sabine in Orange appeared first on Orange Leader.
BREAKING: Superintendent LaFargue announces retirement
Calcasieu Parish School Board Superintendent Shannon LaFargue is officially announcing his retirement effective, June 28. LaFargue became Superintendent July 1, 2022, after previously serving as both the district’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Academic Officer. “I thank the Board and district staff for their continued service and commitment to public education,” said LaFargue. “I have […]
SEE THE PHOTOS — Depot Day celebrates 10 years of reclaimed community importance
Despite some rainy weather, the Depot Day annual fundraiser was held Saturday at the Orange Train Depot Museum grounds on Green Avenue. It was January 2014 when the Friends of the Orange Depot was founded with plans to renovate the historic Southern Pacific Depot for the community. Last weekend’s event helped celebrate everything that has […] The post SEE THE PHOTOS — Depot Day celebrates 10 years of reclaimed community importance appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange County voters weigh in on elections for mayor, school board, taxes and more
Voters across Orange County made their voices heard Saturday in elections spanning from mayor to school district tax concerns. Orange County reported a total of 3,248 votes cast: 341 absentee, 1,710 through early voting and 1,197 on Election Day. There are 52,927 registered voters in Orange County. Contested election results: For mayor of Bridge City, […] The post Orange County voters weigh in on elections for mayor, school board, taxes and more appeared first on Orange Leader.
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