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State House committee issues report on Louisiana’s COVID-19 response

Convicted felon faces murder charge in teen’s shooting death at graduation party. Two Lake Charles men, including a convicted felon, have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teen at a graduation party.

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-05-27

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Beaumont hospital partially evacuated due to fire on second floor

BEAUMONT, Texas — A fire broke out within the walls of two rooms on the second floor of CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont on Monday, prompting a partial evacuation of the facility. Firefighters from the Beaumont Fire Department responded to the hospital after receiving reports of a fire...

Beaumont, TX · 2025-05-19

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Louisiana Mourns the Passing of A Beloved Physician

(Mamou, Louisiana) - Some sad news out of Mamou, Louisiana, as a beloved physician has died. Savoy Medical Center announced on social media on Thursday that Dr. Wayne LaHaye passed away at the age of 86 years old. Dr. LaHaye was not only a staple in Mamou, but he was...

Mamou, LA · 2025-05-01

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Ivermectin could be coming to pharmacies

Convicted child molester arrested at park after exposing himself to child, deputies say. A convicted child molester was arrested at a Jennings park after exposing himself to a young child in Lake Charles, deputies said. Updated: 8 hours ago. A Roanoke man was sentenced for causing a deadly crash while...

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-05-01

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Louisiana Mourns the Passing of A Beloved Physician

Savoy Medical Center in Mamou, Louisiana announced that longtime physician Dr. Wayne LaHaye has passed away.

Mamou, LA · 2025-05-01

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How Louisiana Advocates Are Continuing to Fight the Trump-Backed LNG Boom

Louisiana advocates and their allies are not giving up in their fight to stop the liquefied natural gas buildout that threatens the health and well-being of Gulf Coast communities—not to mention the stability of the global climate—even as the Trump administration doubles down on its commitment to expanding LNG infrastructure. In a briefing on Tuesday, community members, local advocates, and international campaigners shared how they would continue to push back against Venture Global, an LNG company that has amassed a record of ecosystem destruction and air pollution violations at its currently operating Calcasieu Pass export terminal in Cameron Parish,...

Louisiana · 2025-04-30

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Calcasieu River on 'life support' from pollution, listed as endangered

(The Center Square) − The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana's economy and habitat for wildlife, but is listed among the nation's most at-risk rivers according to national environmental nonprofit American Rivers. The America's Most Endangered Rivers designation follows mounting concerns over toxic pollution from dozens...

Louisiana · 2025-04-21

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Calcasieu River on 'life support' from pollution, listed as endangered

(The Center Square) − The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana's economy and habitat for wildlife, but is listed among the nation's most at-risk rivers according to national environmental nonprofit American Rivers. The America's Most Endangered Rivers designation follows mounting concerns over toxic pollution from dozens...

Louisiana · 2025-04-21

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11 OMV offices opening Saturday to help people get a REAL ID ahead of deadline

Clark County School District Superintendent Jhone Ebert held her first press conference Thursday at a board meeting. Linn-Mar High School seeking to update athletic facilities, total cost exceeds $50 million. Updated: Apr. 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM CDT. One person rescued from flooded vehicle in Evansville. Updated: 11 hours ago.

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-04-05

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One Louisiana Hospital Gets “D” Safety Grade in Latest Report

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPEL News) - Our state's medical facilities play a crucial role in providing care and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Ensuring safety within our hospitals is vital to protect patients from medical errors, infections, and accidents that could result in harm. Patient safety in...

Louisiana · 2025-04-03

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One Louisiana Hospital Gets “D” Safety Grade in Latest Report

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPEL News) - Our state's medical facilities play a crucial role in providing care and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Ensuring safety within our hospitals is vital to protect patients from medical errors, infections, and accidents that could result in harm. Patient safety in...

Louisiana · 2025-04-03

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COVID linked to twofold increased risk of heart attack

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-25

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One Louisiana Hospital Gets “D” Safety Grade in Latest Report

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPEL News) - Our state's medical facilities play a crucial role in providing care and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Ensuring safety within our hospitals is vital to protect patients from medical errors, infections, and accidents that could result in harm. Patient safety in...

Louisiana · 2025-04-03

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Lamar Institute of Technology opens $37M healthcare training center to combat local nursing shortage

Beaumont, TX · 2025-04-05

96.5 KVKI

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One Louisiana Hospital Gets “D” Safety Grade in Latest Report

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPEL News) - Our state's medical facilities play a crucial role in providing care and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Ensuring safety within our hospitals is vital to protect patients from medical errors, infections, and accidents that could result in harm. Patient safety in...

Louisiana · 2025-04-03

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One Louisiana Hospital Gets “D” Safety Grade in Latest Report

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPEL News) - Our state's medical facilities play a crucial role in providing care and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Ensuring safety within our hospitals is vital to protect patients from medical errors, infections, and accidents that could result in harm. Patient safety in...

Louisiana · 2025-04-03

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One Louisiana Hospital Gets “D” Safety Grade in Latest Report

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPEL News) - Our state's medical facilities play a crucial role in providing care and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. Ensuring safety within our hospitals is vital to protect patients from medical errors, infections, and accidents that could result in harm. Patient safety in...

Louisiana · 2025-04-03

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‘Blessing of the Bricks’ event honors loved ones at St. Patrick Hospital

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital celebrated the “Blessing of the Bricks” today. This event gives the community a chance to leave a lasting mark. Donors can buy personalized bricks, with proceeds supporting healthcare services and outreach efforts. The director of development told us...

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-17

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Top Medicare Part D drugs have doubled in cost, report finds

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-14

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Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats

Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona spoke to voters who depend on Medicaid and are fearful of what could happen.

Louisiana · 2025-03-12