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Special School Board meeting set for April 30 to review April 10 weather event
The Calcasieu Parish School Board will hold a special meeting after the administrative and personnel meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, to review the April 10 weather event and recommend procedures moving forward. Severe weather rolled through Southwest Louisiana a couple of weeks ago, prompting Allen, Beauregard, Cameron, Jeff Davis and Vernon parishes […]
4/26: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Leonard Davis Dillon Jr., 38, Houston — two counts drug possession; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order; resisting an officer. Bond: $763,500. Anthony Kwonskiee Jack, 31, Ville Platte — aggravated flight from an officer; hit-and-run driving; turning movements and required signals; […]
Orange County man on parole for theft arrested in another suspected theft
A 47-year-old Vidor man with a lengthy criminal history was indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury this week for breaking into a truck and stealing clothes. A man told police he parked his truck at Comfort Suites on March 18 while staying at the hotel. When he returned to his vehicle the next day […] The post Orange County man on parole for theft arrested in another suspected theft appeared first on Orange Leader.
It's a three-peat for St. Amant in softball. See how Gators did it again
SULPHUR — As St. Amant players made the mad postgame dash to get another LHSAA championship trophy, Ponchatoula coach Jeremy Harper smiled and nodded. “All props to (Gators) coach (Amy) Pitre and her staff,” Harper said. “They have a tradition of excellence we are trying very hard to build at Ponchatoula.
Lutcher won its first LHSAA softball title in 15 years. See how a freshman led way
SULPHUR — Even though Lutcher was the No. 2 seed, there were reasons to cast the Bulldogs as underdogs in the Division II nonselect final at the LHSAA state softball tournament. Lutcher had not played in an LHSAA tourney final eight years. Their last title was in 2009. Facing...
Opelousas Catholic defeats familiar foe to claim program's first softball state title
SULPHUR – It has been a long time coming for the Opelousas Catholic Vikings' softball program. And finally, their time has arrived. Behind a dominant pitching performance from junior Ashley Little, the Vikings defeated the Catholic High of Pointe Coupee Hornets 1-0 in 11 innings to win the Division IV select state championship at Frasch Park in Sulphur on Saturday.
Two indicted for murder in drive-by killing of innocent woman on Sailfish Drive
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A grand jury returned charges against three people Thursday after a woman was shot and killed in her home south of Lake Charles. Investigators said Annette D. Touvell, 65, was watching TV when she was shot in the head on Saturday, March 2. They said Touvell was not the target of the shooters, who they believed had been driving down Sailfish Drive and shooting at random houses.
Some SWLA voters to head to the polls Saturday
(KPLC) - Some Southwest Louisiana voters will have the chance to head out to the polls to vote on several measures for the municipal general election scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Driver’s license,. Louisiana Special ID,. LA Wallet digital...
UPDATE: 4-year-old found unresponsive in local couple’s home dies
Charges against a Sulphur man and his live-in girlfriend have been upgraded after a 4-year-old boy found unresponsive in their home last week died over the weekend. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said officers were dispatched to a home on N. Claiborne Street at about 1 p.m. Wednesday. Vincent said when detectives spoke […]
Windy conditions could lead into risk of excessive rainfall late in the weekend
Orange County residents should be aware of windy conditions starting Friday into the weekend, followed by the potential for heavy rainfall late Sunday into Monday. Sustained south to southeast winds will be 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph on Friday, increasing over the weekend with sustained winds between 20 and 25 mph […] The post Windy conditions could lead into risk of excessive rainfall late in the weekend appeared first on Orange Leader.
East Roundbunch swing bridge closure announced
The office of John H. Gothia, Orange County judge, announced a bridge closing for next week. Orange County Road and Bridge is reporting the East Roundbunch swing bridge is closing to vehicular traffic Monday (April 29). The closure is approximately from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to repair damage to the guardrail. The post East Roundbunch swing bridge closure announced appeared first on Orange Leader.
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