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23-year-old facing life in prison for second degree murder
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Guilty as charged. That’s the verdict for Erron Fontenot whose trial for second-degree murder wrapped up Friday afternoon. Fontenot killed a Sulphur man August 1, 2024. Throughout the trial, it was called a senseless killing. Fontenot walks up to James Barrilleaux who is sitting in...
MCT Credit Union grows Southeast Texas footprint
With more than 21,000 members across a three-county area, MCT Credit Union holds firm to the driving force — “Never Stop Growing.” And growth is what is happening with the credit union recently opening a Beaumont branch at 3950 North Dowlen Road. The reason for expansion to add a Beaumont location was simple. CEO/President Thad […] The post MCT Credit Union grows Southeast Texas footprint appeared first on Port Arthur News.
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Cemetery holds burial for seven unclaimed veterans
The cremated remains of seven unaccompanied veterans were presented for burial Friday during an Unaccompanied Veterans Memorial Service at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings. The remains included six veterans from Calcasieu Parish and one from St. Mary Parish.
5/29: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Christopher Jason Owen, 42, 601 Landry St., Sulphur — domestic abuse battery; false imprisonment. Morgan Meeker Harden, 57, 621 Shamrock Lane, Sulphur — domestic abuse battery. Bond: $10,000. Caleb Daniel McLellan, 23, 3199 Pine Needle Drive, Sulphur — unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure; simple criminal […]
West Orange Police announce arrest, confiscation of high grade marijuana
WEST ORANGE — Residents complaints led to the arrest of a local man on marijuana-related charges this week, authorities said. At approximately 10 a.m. Wednesday, West Orange Police Department officers, along with investigators with the City of Orange Police Department, conducted a search of a home in the 2200 block of Bonnie Street in West […] The post West Orange Police announce arrest, confiscation of high grade marijuana appeared first on Orange Leader.
Lake Charles Memorial celebrates National Cancer Survivor Day
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - National Cancer Survivor’s Day is a way for survivors to share their journey and offer hope and inspiration to those who have been newly diagnosed. While every cancer and treatment is different, cancer survivors know the journey is often overwhelming. Since 1988, people all...
Trial begins for man accused in fatal Sherry Street shooting
Opening statements began Thursday morning in the second-degree murder trial of Erron Fontenot — accused of shooting James Barrilleaux as he sat on the front porch of the Sherry Street home where Fontenot’s mother lived. Calcasieu Parish Assistant District Attorney Joey Williams said Fontenot planned the murder ahead of time, believing Barilleaux had stolen tools […]
Sophisticats ace American Dance and Drill Team camp
ORANGEFIELD — The military and social officers of the Orangefield High School Sophisticats attended the American Dance and Drill Team officer camp in Rockwall, learning leadership and bonding skills to help this year’s team be successful. The officers came home with various awards. Military officers received Diamond Sweepstakes for their home routine, camp dance and […] The post Sophisticats ace American Dance and Drill Team camp appeared first on Orange Leader.
Regulators gathering public comments on proposed LNG pipeline ending near Gillis
VINTON, La. (KPLC) - A 690-mile pipeline has been proposed to transport natural gas from West Texas to Southwest Louisiana. Moss Lake Partners has begun a pre-filing application process for the DeLa Express Pipeline. It would originate in the Permian Basin and end near Gillis in Calcasieu Parish. Representatives of...
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