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SWLA Arrest Report - May 14, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 14, 2024. Jessica Ellen Gann, 33, Sulphur: Failure to obey traffic laws while riding a bicycle; possession of a Schedule II drug. Jacob Allen Johnson, 29, Lake Charles: Possession of marijuana; possession of a Schedule I drug;...
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: One lane blocked on I-10 W near Vinton
SWLA (KPLC) - As of 2 p.m. Monday, one lane remains closed on I-10 W near Vinton due to an overturned 18-wheeler accident. Congestion is still expected while recovery operations continue, according to the Vinton Police Department.
Orange man, 34, sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
The Orange Regional Tactical Response Team executed a narcotic search warrant in the 1100 block of 9th Street Jan. 5, 2022, arresting two people at the time and recovering cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in the process. 28 months later, U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced a resolution in the case, indicating U.S. District Judge Marcia […] The post Orange man, 34, sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking appeared first on Orange Leader.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sulphur tornado destruction
The largest area of storm damage in Sulphur on Tuesday was at and near Walmart, 525 N. Cities Service Highway Road. The Murphy Gas USA retail center was decimated. The sign was ripped from the ground, and an I-beam picked up and moved from the fuel station about 150 yards down the road.
Multiple fire departments respond to fully involved house fire in West Orange
WEST ORANGE, Texas — Multiple fire departments responded to a fully involved house fire on Thursday. The West Orange Fire Department responded to the house fire on Albany Street. When they arrived the house was engulfed in flames. Orange Fire Department, Bridge City Fire Department, City of Pinehurst Fire...
Care Help of Sulphur celebrates 40th year with carnival
Sulphur, La. (KPLC) - Forty years ago, a group of Sulphur citizens and ministers got together to form a community non-profit group to help those in need. Now, that community is celebrating four decades of care that has helped serve their community. We spoke to Taylor Finchum to get the details.
UPDATE: 10,500 still without power following Monday’s storm system
Entergy Louisiana crews and contractors are making steady progress on day two of power restoration following a storm system that heavily impacted the Interstate 10 corridor between Calcasieu and East Baton Rouge parishes, bringing high winds and tornadoes. Crews aim to restore power to most customers who can safely accept service by late tomorrow night, […]
Sheriff: Be wary of jury duty scam
Special to the American Press The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of a scam that may possibly surface in the area. Victims report receiving a phone call stating they have missed jury duty and have a warrant for their arrest. The suspect advised the victim if they pay the fees associated with […]
Pregnant woman among 3 dead as severe storms, tornadoes leave trail of damage across southwest Louisiana
Officials have confirmed three tornadoes as severe storms tore across southwestern Louisiana on Monday, killing three people - including a pregnant woman and her unborn child - and causing extensive damage to homes and businesses in the region.
5/15: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jacob Allen Johnson, 29, 3521 McKinley St. — possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); drug possession; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; obstruction of justice; turning movements and required signals. Dustin Trevon Gibson, 26, 6374 U.S. 90 East No. 144, Iowa, La. — two counts […]
Lake Charles events round-up - May 16, 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. STARKS MAYHAW FESTIVAL. PRICE: Free. WHO: Starks Mayhaw Festival. WHEN:...
North Cities Service closed in front of Sulphur Walmart
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - North Cities Service Highway is closed in front of Walmart in Sulphur as crews repair power lines damaged in Monday’s storms. City police said the road will reopen around 9 p.m. and close again at 6:30 Wednesday morning. The closures could continue for several days as repairs continue.
Starks Mayhaw Festival: Don’t miss out on your free biscuit with jelly
What’s better than a warm buttered biscuit with mayhaw jelly? A FREE warm buttered biscuit with mayhaw jelly. Get one Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Starks Mayhaw Festival 107 Hwy. 109 North in Starks, Louisiana. Mayhaw Festival fun begins Thursday, May 16 at 4 p.m. and includes carnival rides and […]
Sulphur to host 37th annual Scale Model Show and Contest
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Get ready for a full day of some of the best scale models around as SWLA Modelers of Plastic will be holding their annual model show this weekend at the West Cal Event Center in Sulphur. We spoke to Bradley Moreland and Blake Courville this morning who gave us the details.
Lake Charles Transit services, police jury meetings canceled Thursday night
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - City of Lake Charles Transit operations will be suspended at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, and tonight’s Calcasieu Parish Police Jury meetings are canceled ahead of the anticipated storms. Transit services are expected to resume on Friday, May 17, at 5:45 a.m., and all offices are...
Sulphur Senior Center temporarily closed for storm repairs
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - The Sulphur Senior Center remains closed until further notice after Monday’s thunderstorms devastated parts of Louisiana. Part of their roof was blown off, but that’s only part of the damage that occurred. The rooms seniors use for different activities are a various states of disrepair.
Ruth Street in Sulphur to experience power outage for transmission replacement
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - The City of Sulphur has announced a power outage today for some residents so that a transmission can be replaced by Entergy after it was damaged during the Monday, May 13th storms. The outage will occur around 11 a.m. and will last for approximately 5 hours.
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