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Deweyville Independent School District announces school closure Monday
DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Deweyville Independent School District announced Sunday that the school will remained closed Monday, May 20. In a Facebook post Deweyville ISD says that the decision was made due to the continued flooding in many areas around the district. However, they plan on having classes resume on...
SEE THE PHOTOS — Fun run with The Champ “Shock” Foster
World boxing champ O’Shaquie “Shock” Foster came back to Orange Saturday in a healthy way. The WBC title holder hosted a Community Run with The Champ. The fun kicked off at Kroger and proceeded to Lion’s Den Park before returning to Kroger. Foster last boxed Feb. 16, defeating Abraham Nova at The Theater in Madison […] The post SEE THE PHOTOS — Fun run with The Champ “Shock” Foster appeared first on Orange Leader.
Care Help of Sulphur celebrates 40 years of service
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Care Help of Sulphur celebrated its 40th year anniversary. For 40 years, the organization has been serving the community with donations given to its thrift store. To celebrate, Care Help held a carnival in front of the thrift store, with games, food and some good deals.
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 […]
5/21: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Barry Dewayne Handy, 45, 1579 Georgia Road, Moss Bluff — domestic abuse battery, child endangerment; three counts probation violation. Germaine James LaFleur, 43, 2413 Davis Court — domestic abuse battery-child endangerment. Jamien Joseph Watkins, 25, 2027 Cline St. — drug possession; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; direct […]
City of Sulphur continuing cleanup
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The City of Sulphur was hit hard by Monday night’s storms. Sulphur Mayor Mike Danahay says city crews and Entergy have been working on cleaning the city up this week. Tree and home debris, along with downed power lines, is what the city has dealt with for the past few days, along with residents who have damaged homes.
New details on the Calcasieu Superintendent search
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Earlier this week, we told you about the Calcasieu Parish School Board discussing plans to choose the next superintendent. We are now learning more about what that timeline looks like. Just last week, Dr. Shannon LaFargue announced he’d be retiring this summer after two years...
Rural Beauregard residents still waiting for power after 6 days
BEAUREGARD PARISH, La. (KPLC) - Each day, the number of people waiting for their power to come back on decreases, but a few people off La. 12 east of DeQuincy are still out and there’s no telling when they’ll get power. In rural Beauregard Parish, the usual chirping...
5/20: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: William Henry Heller IV, 36, 4709 Alamitos Circle, Moss Bluff — five counts direct contempt of court; theft from $1,000 but less than $5,000; hit-and-run driving; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia. Hasani Oba Williams, 44, 814 Paul Robertson Road, DeQuincy — simple criminal damage to property from […]
WO-Stark's Hunter hosts free football camp
Dozens of kids in Southeast Texas took to the gridiron Saturday at West Orange-Stark High School for Demetrius Hunter's free football camp. It's a dream that Hunter says he's had for the last two years. "It's really just motivated me to be the man that I am today. it means...
IH-10 eastbound lane closures from MLK Jr. Drive to Sabine River bridge set this weekend
Orange County motorists can expect alternating lane closures on IH-10 eastbound from Martin Luther King Junior Drive to the Sabine River bridge beginning at 9 p.m. Friday. The alternating lane closures are continuing through 5 a.m. on Monday. Work will continue on the westbound side Monday at 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Alternating […] The post IH-10 eastbound lane closures from MLK Jr. Drive to Sabine River bridge set this weekend appeared first on Orange Leader.
2 people killed near Baton Rouge during storms; 2 tornadoes touch down in Calcasieu Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (KADN) — Acadiana was not the only part of Louisiana to see death and destruction from severe storms. The dangerous weather followed a trek from near Lake Charles, through Acadiana, and then to the Baton Rouge area on Monday, May 13. In Calcasieu Parish, two tornadoes...
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 […]
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