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Sulphur Public Schools Receives Offers Of Help
Sulphur Public Schools is receiving offers of help following this past weekend's tornado. Officials say a tornado left the school bus fleet damaged and buildings unusable. District officials say more than 200 other districts have offered help including the Davis Public Schools, who loaned a couple of buses for a track meet. Classes in Sulphur are cancelled again today.
SWLA Arrest Report - April 27, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Below is the Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for April 27, 2024. Teaireius Daquan Brumfield, 27, Ruston: possession of a Schedule I drug. Jason Lamar Young, 23, Lafayette: first-offense illegal possession of stolen firearms; possession of a firearm by a felon. Joseph Marcus Citizen, 47,...
Heavy rainfall, some severe storms expected Sunday and Monday
Conditions continue to look increasingly favorable, according to the National Weather Service, for heavy rainfall, as well as possibly some severe storms, Sunday into Monday. In the meantime, strong and gusty southerly winds continue to pose hazardous conditions, as well as an increased risk for coastal flooding into Sunday. A strong pressure gradient will result […] The post Heavy rainfall, some severe storms expected Sunday and Monday appeared first on Orange Leader.
East Roundbunch swing bridge closure moved this week
The office of John H. Gothia, Orange County judge, announced a bridge closing for this week. Orange County Road and Bridge is reporting the East Roundbunch swing bridge is closing to vehicular traffic Tuesday (April 30). The closure is approximately from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to repair damage to the guardrail. Originally scheduled for […] The post East Roundbunch swing bridge closure moved this week appeared first on Orange Leader.
Suggest an alligator name and you could win four passes to Gator Country
BEAUMONT, Texas — If you love alligators like we do, then we've got the perfect contest for you. We're looking for a new name for one of the latest arrivals at Gator Country Adventure Park. You've got until Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, at 8 a.m. to make your...
Westlake Senior Center receives donation from Horseshoe Casino
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - A generous donation from a local casino will benefit the Westlake Senior Center. A representative from Horseshoe Casino was at the center, presenting them with a check for $10,000. “And we can never be more thankful to you for everything that you’ve done. And that’s why...
Cardinal Athletic Booster Club celebrates top athletes; see the list
The Bridge City Cardinal Athletic Booster Club’s annual Sports Banquet was Monday evening at the Orange County Expo Center. The Male Athlete of the Year is Nick Lejeune and Female Athlete of the Year is Raema Lyda. Other MVPs include: Golf – Tyler Fults and Ashley Hale Cross Country – Victor Hernandez and Ava Anderson Tennis […] The post Cardinal Athletic Booster Club celebrates top athletes; see the list appeared first on Orange Leader.
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