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All clear given by authorities after Oak Park Elementary evacuated
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Normal operations at Oak Park Elementary have resumed following an evacuation early this afternoon due to a bomb threat, according to the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Officials with the Lake Charles Police Department said they got a call at 10:40 a.m. about an email sent...
Expungement event gives former offenders fresh start
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office hosted an expungement event today at the Lake Charles Event Center. Nearly 200 pre-approved participants were able to have certain criminal charges expunged from their records at a discounted price. District Attorney Stephen Dwight explained how events like...
Go inside with Community Christian School’s first ever Texas track title
The Community Christian School track team competed in many public school meets this season. In fact, the student athletes had a meet almost every week in preparation for the state meet in Houston on April 20. The hard work paid off, as — for the first time in school history — Community Christian School won […] The post Go inside with Community Christian School’s first ever Texas track title appeared first on Orange Leader.
ADOPT A PET — Sweet, soulful Josie ready for YOU
WEST ORANGE — Meet sweet, soulful Josie. She’s a young 1-and-a-half-year-old shepherd mix, who is ready for her furever family. Josie loves children, and she is good on a leash. She loves afternoon walks, treats and ear scratches. Consider adopting or fostering this sweet girl. For more information, call the West Orange Animal Shelter at […] The post ADOPT A PET — Sweet, soulful Josie ready for YOU appeared first on Orange Leader.
COA offers support for caregivers
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Council on Aging hosted a caregiver seminar Friday to recognize people caring for their aging parents or spouses. Guests were able to learn tips, get resources and share their experiences. One woman, who regularly goes to the council’s caregiving support group meetings, tells...
Weekend of May 4 packs punch for Orange. Plenty of community events planned.
The hard work is near complete. The only thing left is the fun. The weekend of May 4 promises to be a special one in the City of Orange as it promises three days of festival music, street dances, competitive boat racing and a special tribute to a local landmark. “On the heels of a […] The post Weekend of May 4 packs punch for Orange. Plenty of community events planned. appeared first on Orange Leader.
For the love of a lighthouse: Restoration of Sabine Pass structure taking place one small step at a time
The Cameron Parish Sabine Pass Lighthouse, built in 1856, could be a shining example of historic preservation, a tourist attraction and perhaps the preeminent symbol for the state’s resilience – one of these days. For now, the 85-foot structure with a shape that resembles a rocket about to take off is being restored, one step […]
Orange Mound residents say it’s time to ‘take their neighborhood back’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the Orange Mound community recovers from a mass shooting over the weekend, one local organization says it’s time for residents to take back their neighborhood. Just days before the shooting at Orange Mound Park that left two people dead, Guns Down Orange Mound gave the park an overhaul. They painted over […]
KATHIE’S KORNER — Take me out to the ballgames
This may seem like a strange title, but it is appropriate for me right now. I’m one of the fans watching the end of the basketball finals, tennis, football and the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers (being a Texas resident). I grew up in California with “sports fans” mom, dad and brothers. We attended L.A. Rams […] The post KATHIE’S KORNER — Take me out to the ballgames appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange City Council passes ordinance aimed at creating stricter regulations for massage parlors
ORANGE, Texas — The Orange City Council passed an ordinance aimed at cutting down on potential human trafficking operations, that pose as massage businesses. The city council met on Tuesday, April 23 to consider an ordinance that would create strict regulations for massage parlors in the city. (EDITOR'S NOTE:...
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