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Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso is warning residents of Calcasieu Parish of a scam that has recently resurfaced.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Conrad Ross Hamilton, 30, 7645 Tarpon Road — domestic abuse battery. Jordan Jermaine Malbreaux, 28, 1432 Commercial St. — domestic abuse battery, child endangerment; possession of synthetic marijuana, first offense; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; parole detainer. Bond: $13,500. Corey Brian Cormier, 32, 2536 La. 3059 — […]

Calcasieu Sheriff Tony Mancuso is warning area residents of a scam that has recently resurfaced in our area. Victims report receiving a phone call stating a warrant has been issued for their arrest due to failure to appear in court.  The caller, who claims to be with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and uses a […]

ORANGE — Bassmaster is luring more than just contestants to Orange this year. The tournament began Thursday morning and has drawn a pretty big crowd. This annual tournament offers big prizes and provides a boost to the economy with a number of vendors selling food and merchandise near the event on the Sabine River.

An Orange County man serving time on two counts of intoxication manslaughter successfully appealed his sentence. Jesse Allen Griffin, 32, of Vidor was originally sentenced to two 14-year sentences in the 2019 deaths of Vernon Morris, 40, and Alvin Beck, 45, both of Mississippi, after pleading guilty to intoxicated manslaughter. The terms were to run […] The post Orange County man successful in sentence appeal following intoxication manslaughter case appeared first on Orange Leader.

Roughly the top half of the field after weigh-in today will move on to fish tomorrow. This is always a race we keep our eye on on Day 2, and it’s always tight on the Sabine River. But less than 2 pounds separated 50th from 89th at the start of today. That’s 39 places, and a very tight race.

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - A 16-year-old from Westlake who was arrested in March on one count of first-degree murder was formally indicted as an adult last Thursday. Jakalynn Jeremiah Rubin is being charged in the murder of Derrick Thornton, 43, of Lake Charles. Thorton was found shot at a...

Orange, Texas, population 20,000, is situated along Interstate 10 between Beaumont and Lake Charles. A blue-collar town where shipbuilding and the lumber industry keep the bills paid, and people are absolutely crazy about bass fishing and the outdoors. Bassmaster Elite Series weigh-in crowds have historically resembled outdoor festivals headlined by...

Lamar State College Orange is proud to recognize the following students who earned the high honors of recognition on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2023 semester. Congratulations to these Gators on this accomplishment. President’s List To be named to the President’s List, students must attend full-time (at least 12 hours) and earn […] The post Check out names, hometowns of Lamar State College Orange President’s List, Dean’s List students appeared first on Orange Leader.

Our hosts from the Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce gathered officials, sponsors and volunteers from communities around southeast Texas to celebrate the first day of the Bassmaster Elite Series and Orange County River Fest! Community leaders are confident that they’ll break their own Elite Series attendance record of 40,107, set in 2021.

ORANGE, Texas — Chad Pipkens of DeWitt, Mich., broke with two of his historical patterns and sacked up a 14-pound, 7-ounce limit to lead Thursday’s opening round of the Folds of Honor Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River. On a fishery where limits are never assumed and only 11...

ORANGE — Hurricane season officially started on Thursday, but many in Orange County are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Laura and other past storms. Many of the homeowners we spoke with have lived through hurricanes. They're gearing up for the season, but say you can never be ready to lose everything.

Vinton, LA (KPLC) - Exotic zebra and camel races, along with Quarter Horse racing, are returning to the Delta Downs Racetrack at the Racing Stripes & Speed Humps event. Racing will begin on Saturday, June 3, at 5 p.m. A camel and zebra meet-and-greet will be hosted trackside on Friday, June 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

After pitching for the U.S. national U18 team last summer, Sulphur’s Jake Brown has been regarded among the nation’s top pitchers. So, it was logical to see that Brown – a 6-foot-2, 185-pound left-hander – was selected the top player in his own state when Gatorade announced he was Louisiana’s Player of the Year on Friday.

Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is bringing her one-woman drumming show to the Calcasieu Parish Public Library as part of the 2023 Summer Reading Program. Vidos, a talented percussionist who has made a successful career out of her craft, has appeared in several shows including the famous Broadway production of “Stomp” in New […]

The 27th Annual Orange County Cops N Kids Picnic will be held Friday, June 9, at Claiborne West Park. The purpose is to allow young people a time to interact in a friendly and fun atmosphere with law officers and other first responders to develop good relationships between them. Cops...

A 68-year old Sulphur man is accused of raping a girl under the age of 10.

Plans are up and running to bring a 5K to Pleasure Island this fall. William Fermo, CEO and co-founder of 3 Brothers Running Co., said they started their company in 2022 in hopes of bringing “big city races” to cities across the state. “We want people to not only do our race, but to experience […] The post New running event being planned for Pleasure Island appeared first on Port Arthur News.

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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the City of Lake Charles will be providing breakfast and lunch at several locations beginning June 5. We have all the details. The annual Summer Food Service Program feeds children 18 and under at no charge with no registration requirements. These locations will be...