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Sabine River residents: ‘You shouldn’t have to live in constant fear that your house is going to be flooded’
People who live along the Sabine River and its tributaries in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas are keeping a close watch on the river. The water was up in low-lying areas, and early Tuesday morning, the Sabine River Authority opened the spillway gates another foot, for a total of three feet. “We remember what happened […]
City of Orange working through installation of Wayfinder signs and butterfly benches
Concrete footers should be finished today, with installation beginning Friday for a $100,000-plus sign installation project across the City of Orange. Director of Planning Kelvin Knauf said in all 11 wayfinder signs that are 12-feet tall and 7-feet wide will be installed using hotel/motel tax revenue. The project is expected to cost $105,963. They are […] The post City of Orange working through installation of Wayfinder signs and butterfly benches appeared first on Orange Leader.
Westlake Theatre presents: “Phantom”
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - “Phantom” has arrived in the Lake Area and is the culmination of months of vocal, acting, and dance work by the students of Westlake High School. We spoke with Westlake High School Theatre’s Kerry Onxley this morning to get all the details.
Firefighter, teacher and law enforcement officer honored
Westlake Firefighter Francis “Frank” Hidalgo, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Deputy Dayton LaBorde and Calcasieu Parish School Board teacher Christy Page were honored by the American Legion Post 370 in Westlake Tuesday. “Every year for 50-plus years, we honor a firefighter, teacher and law enforcement officer,” said Charles “Charlie” Aucoin, post commander. Twenty-year fire-fighting veteran Hidalgo was […]
Conviction stands for man who killed friend then burned body in DeQuincy
The conviction of a Lake Charles man sentenced to life in prison for killing his friend and then burning his body will stand. Nathaniel Mitchell III was convicted in 2022 in the death of 29-year-old Zacchaeus Hakim Burton of Baton Rouge. Burton’s body was discovered by teenagers on July 17, 2019, at the end of […]
Sun, Apr 14th 9:00am – Toledo Bend Dam & Sabine River update
Level – 172.99 feet. Discharge – 35,233 cubic feet of water per second. Peak level – 40.0 feet on Wed, Apr 17th (Moderate flood stage is 40.0 feet) Peak level – 35.1 feet on Thu, Apr 18th (Moderate flood stage is 33.0 feet) Deweyville. Current level...
Lake Charles events round-up - April 18, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have a list of family-friendly events this weekend happening across Calcasieu Parish. For a complete list of area events, you can visit www.visitlakecharles.org. You can also submit an event to Visit Lake Charles HERE. THIS IS HOME FEST. PRICE: FREE. WHO: thisishomefest@gmail.com. WHEN: 12:00...
All-clear given at Lake Charles Regional Airport following evacuation due to suspicious item
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The all-clear signal has been given by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office after an evacuation and investigation into a suspicious item that was found at Lake Charles Regional Airport. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff-elect Stitch Guillory says deputies received a call around 7 a.m. regarding a...
Toledo Bend Reservoir release could cause flooding in Deweyville
DEWEYVILLE — In Newton County, one of the areas now part of the disaster declaration, families are keeping an eye out for possible flooding. The Sabine River Authority is releasing water from Toledo Bend and it could impact Deweyville in the coming days. In 2016 and 2017, Deweyville residents...
PHOTOS — Large debris on Sabine River causing concerns
Debris in the Sabine River is causing concern and warnings for those in Orange County, authorities said. Due to the recent flood waters, there is an abnormal amount of debris in the Sabine River floating. MORE COVERAGE — Heavy rain Wednesday morning north of Orange could still impact region Authorities released pictures that were taken […] The post PHOTOS — Large debris on Sabine River causing concerns appeared first on Orange Leader.
Facility designed for individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities benefits Orange County
BEAUMONT — Spindletop Center is hosting an open house and dedication for its new sensory room designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event starts at 10 a.m. April 22 at 655 S. 8th Street in Beaumont. The sensory room is a space with special equipment designed to help an individual with sensory […] The post Facility designed for individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities benefits Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
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