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Lake Charles man found guilty of armed robbery
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man was convicted of two 2022 armed robberies Wednesday. Sean P. Greene, 19, robbed a local business at gunpoint and demanded employees give him money for the register, according to the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office. A few days later at a different business, he held an employee at gunpoint and demanded money from the register and new cell phones from a locked safe.
SWLA LHSAA Softball Quarterfinal Results, Semi-Final Matchups
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Several teams from Southwest Louisiana made it into the LHSAA softball quarterfinals, with their sights set on punching their tickets to Sulphur for the Semi-Finals next week. Quarterfinal Results:. Non-Select Division I:. 6. Sam Houston at 3. St. Amant. Saturday, 4/20, 2:00 p.m. Non-Select Division...
Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details
The northbound lane of State Highway 87 between State Highway 62 and the Orange County Airport is closing intermittently on Saturday. Golden Triangle Polymers is moving heavy hauls beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday and running until approximately 3 p.m. Please use an alternate route or expect delays, the Texas Department of Transportation stressed. Heavy Hauls are […] The post Heavy Haul moves causing Saturday road closures; see the details appeared first on Orange Leader.
4/17: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Michael Joseph Leger, 47, 1714 Legion St. — unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; parole detainer. Bond: $85,000. Tawonda Rena Crenshaw, 47, Pensacola, Fla. — drug possession; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order. Ladajhonta Lorenzo Watts, 36, Orlanda, Fla. — drug […]
PHOTO FEATURE — Certified for Service
The West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District offered congratulations this week to Cortez Robertson for earning an Automotive Service Excellence Certification in brake repair. The post PHOTO FEATURE — Certified for Service appeared first on Orange Leader.
Precautionary boil advisory issued in Sulphur
Due to a water main break, water pressure has dipped below the required levels in the city of Sulphur. City officials have issued a precautionary boil advisory for the affected area of W. Burton Street to O’Quain Drive and Live Oak Street to Hoffpauir Lane. Those without water in this area are asked to run […]
John Curtis softball returns to state after senior pitcher's big quarterfinals performance
The John Curtis softball team is returning to Sulphur for the state tournament after defeating St. Joseph’s in the Division I select quarterfinals. The Patriots were led by strong performance from senior pitcher Katie Kempton, as her showing in the circle and with the bat propelled her team to the state semifinals after an 8-1 win over the Redstickers.
Flooding fears continue in Deweyville
DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Nearly a week after the Sabine River broke its banks after a downpouring of rain parts of Deweyville remain underwater, and citizens still fear the prospect that the flooding is not over. "Where we get nervous is when we have that huge reservoirs up above us...
ADOPT A PET — Soulful Cassie is ready for YOUR family
Meet beautiful Cassie with sad, soulful eyes that will melt your heart. She’s approximately 4 months old and has been in the shelter since March. She is up-to-date on her shots and vaccines, and she is so ready for someone to love and care for her. Consider making sweet Cassie part of your family. For […] The post ADOPT A PET — Soulful Cassie is ready for YOUR family appeared first on Orange Leader.
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