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East Roundbunch swing bridge closure announced
The office of John H. Gothia, Orange County judge, announced a bridge closing for next week. Orange County Road and Bridge is reporting the East Roundbunch swing bridge is closing to vehicular traffic Monday (April 29). The closure is approximately from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to repair damage to the guardrail. The post East Roundbunch swing bridge closure announced appeared first on Orange Leader.
A solo home run in the sixth inning decided the Hannan-Vandebilt Catholic softball semifinal
Third-seeded Hannan gave defending state runner-up Vandebilt Catholic everything the Terriers could handle. But Vandebilt senior pitcher Corin Talbot didn’t want her season to end, and her solo home in the sixth was the difference as the second-seeded Terriers earned a 2-1 Division II select semifinals victory at Frasch Park in Sulphur on April 26.
All clear given by authorities after Oak Park Elementary evacuated
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Normal operations at Oak Park Elementary have resumed following an evacuation early this afternoon due to a bomb threat, according to the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Officials with the Lake Charles Police Department said they got a call at 10:40 a.m. about an email sent...
STM, Southside softball seasons come to an end with losses in Sulphur at state tournament
It wasn’t supposed to end like this for the St. Thomas More Cougars' softball team. Excited about the opportunity to defend its state championship from a year ago, the No. 1-seeded Cougars in Division I select had hoped to pickup at least one more win and reach the season’s final day.
Expungement event gives former offenders fresh start
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office hosted an expungement event today at the Lake Charles Event Center. Nearly 200 pre-approved participants were able to have certain criminal charges expunged from their records at a discounted price. District Attorney Stephen Dwight explained how events like...
Here's how North DeSoto, Calvary, Quitman, Stanley advanced to LHSAA title tilts
North DeSoto, Calvary, Stanley and Quitman were Northwest Louisiana softball teams advancing Friday to Saturday’s LHSAA championships at Frasch Park in Sulphur. Many, Converse and Logansport bowed out of the postseason event with semifinal losses after celebratory seasons. ...
Sulphur Mines Salt Dome update: ‘A lot going on there’
Cindy Robertson, Micah 6:8, got her second bird’s eye view of the western side of the Sulphur Mines Salt Dome surface last week. “We saw oil slicks on the retention ponds and it’s documented on the Natural Resources website that there is gas bubbling up,” Robertson said. “We observed some flares, so there’s definitely a […]
COA offers support for caregivers
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Council on Aging hosted a caregiver seminar Friday to recognize people caring for their aging parents or spouses. Guests were able to learn tips, get resources and share their experiences. One woman, who regularly goes to the council’s caregiving support group meetings, tells...
A call for peace—mural artist, community leader talks combating crime and gun control in Orange Mound
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Founder of Stop The Killing - Cut the Beef Community Development Program Keith Leachman has been fighting for over a decade to push for peace in the historical streets of Orange Mound. But he said his efforts to combat violence are being overrun by lax gun...
4th annual Chamber Fest returns to Westlake
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - A festival with a business twist is coming to Westlake this weekend. We spoke with Jody Barrilleaux this morning who gave us all the details on the West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce’s “Chamber Fest.”. The free festival is presented by Recreation District No. 1...
Three BR area teams lost by one run at LHSAA softball tourney. Here's their stories
SULPHUR — Reigning champion French Settlement held the lead going into the bottom of the seventh innng, but couldn't hold on. Title-game MVP Taylor Gongre’s triple brought in the winning run as third-seeded Montgomery came away with a 5-4 victory over in a Division IV nonselect title-game rematch on Saturday at Frasch Park.
ADOPT A PET — Sweet, soulful Josie ready for YOU
WEST ORANGE — Meet sweet, soulful Josie. She’s a young 1-and-a-half-year-old shepherd mix, who is ready for her furever family. Josie loves children, and she is good on a leash. She loves afternoon walks, treats and ear scratches. Consider adopting or fostering this sweet girl. For more information, call the West Orange Animal Shelter at […] The post ADOPT A PET — Sweet, soulful Josie ready for YOU appeared first on Orange Leader.
Go inside with Community Christian School’s first ever Texas track title
The Community Christian School track team competed in many public school meets this season. In fact, the student athletes had a meet almost every week in preparation for the state meet in Houston on April 20. The hard work paid off, as — for the first time in school history — Community Christian School won […] The post Go inside with Community Christian School’s first ever Texas track title appeared first on Orange Leader.
Opelousas Catholic shows grit in semifinals victory over Ascension Catholic
SULPHUR – All season long, the Opelousas Catholic Vikings’ softball team has lived by the motto “one pitch at a time.”. And no matter how good or bad things go on that pitch, don’t give up. That proved to be a great motto for the Vikings...
Orange man convicted of murder back in prison for weapons possession
BEAUMONT — An Orange man, previously convicted of murder, was sentenced to nearly three years in jail after lying on paperwork about his criminal past to acquire a weapon from a local pawnshop. U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced the result Tuesday, indicating U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone sentenced Michael Octavius Hampton to 33 months […] The post Orange man convicted of murder back in prison for weapons possession appeared first on Orange Leader.
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