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Acadiana High's postseason run comes to an end in semis against top-seeded Catholic
SULPHUR — Acadiana High put together an impressive run in the Division I select baseball playoffs that it hoped would result in the school’s first state final appearance. That run came to an end Thursday. Facing the nation's top-ranked high school baseball team in Catholic High of Baton...
Sulphur residents may see discolored water as city replaces service pump
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Sulphur residents may temporarily experience discolored water as the city works to replace a service pump at the water plant located on Gradney Street. This is in an effort to increase water pressure. The City of Sulphur is actively flushing system wide hydrants in order to...
Southeast Texas Disaster Expo scheduled to take place Saturday morning
ORANGE, Texas — Several Southeast Texas counties and departments are excited to host a free disaster preparedness event for members of the community. The Southeast Texas Disaster Expo is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Ms. Dee” Quinn remembered for patriotism and service
ORANGE — Delsie Baldwin Quinn, known as Ms. Dee at the American Legion Post No. 49 in Orange, was a commander filled with patriotism and compassion who didn’t let anything get her down. A special tribute was made this week for the woman who served her country for 14 years in the U.S. Navy and […] The post “Ms. Dee” Quinn remembered for patriotism and service appeared first on Port Arthur News.
There are plenty of stories to tell as University and St. Charles baseball cross paths
SULPHUR — There was little time to celebrate after third-seeded University beat rival Parkview Baptist 2-1 in a dramatic extra innings semifinal played Wednesday. The Cubs got back on the bus and drove back to Baton Rouge for final exams Thursday morning. Up next is a baseball final exam.
City of Orange residents north of I-10 should expect water discoloration
ORANGE, Texas — Residents north of Interstate 10 in the City of Orange may notice discolorations in their water over the coming week. The city will begin the calibration of new polymer equipment, which may temporarily affect water color in some areas north of I-10. City officials urge residents...
“Ms. Dee” Quinn remembered for service, patriotism
Delsie Baldwin Quinn, known as Ms. Dee at the American Legion Post No. 49 in Orange, was a commander filled with patriotism and compassion who didn’t let anything get her down. A special tribute was made this week for the woman who served her country for 14 years in the U.S. Navy and four years […] The post “Ms. Dee” Quinn remembered for service, patriotism appeared first on Orange Leader.
Orange County home suffers total loss following fire
VIDOR — A manufactured home is a total loss following a recent fire in Vidor, authorities said. Orange County Emergency Services District No. 1 Fire Chief Robert L. Smith said firefighters were called at approximately 6:17 a.m. April 30 to a structure fire in the 100 block of Texla Road. When authorities arrived, they found […] The post Orange County home suffers total loss following fire appeared first on Orange Leader.
Opelousas Catholic advances to baseball state finals for first time since 2021
First, it was the Opelousas Catholic softball program that brought home a state championship. Now the baseball team wants some hardware of its own. Behind stellar pitching and timely hitting, the Vikings punched their ticket into the Division IV select finals by defeating Central Catholic of Morgan City 3-0 at McMurry Park in Sulphur on Tuesday.
5/9: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the following arrests: Damion Andrew Walter Batiste Jr., 18, homeless — unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Bond: $35,000. David Ray Nonette, 20, 2700 Ernest St. No. 259 — stalking. Bond: $35,000. Roderick Lee Moore, 24, 132 Live Oak Drive, Iowa, La. — possession of firearm or carrying concealed […]
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