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Inside the search to find two Lake Charles brothers who went missing in a custody battle

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Colton and Cohen Desormeaux went missing from Lake Charles, Louisiana, during a custody battle. It took a national TV program and help from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to find the boys.See the Story

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Video Showcases Vision for New I-10 Bridge - American Press

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Special to the American Press The Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge Project has announced the release of “A Bridge to Progress,” a video highlighting the transformative impact of the replacement plan. This visual presentation offers viewers a first look at the future of travel along the 5.5-mile corridor stretching from Ryan Street in Lake Charles to the I-210/I-10 interchange in Westlake. The video includes key points of reference to help dr…See the Story

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Emma Jean Harper Hobbs - American Press

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Emma Jean Harper Hobbs, 75, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 in a Metairie hospital. Mrs. Hobbs was born on Aug. 9, 1950 in El Paso, Texas. As the daughter of a military family, she experienced life across the United States and abroad before her family settled in Lake Charles, La. A proud 1968 graduate of Lake Charles High School, Mrs. Hobbs went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and later a …Read Article

Gov. Jeff Landry delivers keynote address at LegisGator Luncheon in southwest Louisiana

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"I want you to know it's always great to be here in this part of the state because this is a part of state that has understood the immense potential of Louisiana for decades now and is actually doing something…Jeff Landry · Lake Charles Read Article

Robert Carroll “Bob” McCall - American Press

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Robert Carroll “Bob” McCall, 87, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a wonderful husband, dad, grandfather “Poppy,” and friend. He especially loved seeing his grandkids flourish and was known to show up to all events which involved his grandkids, even if it meant going to three different gyms/fields in one day, so he could be present for all their games. Bob is s…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Dr. Richard Edward Landry - American Press

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Dr. Richard Edward Landry passed away Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy as rich and enduring as the Louisiana soil that shaped him. Born on Oct. 4, 1943, in Lake Charles to Lee and Willie Landry, “Dick” was the second of four children and the family’s only son—a distinction that prepared him well for a lifetime of being lovingly outnumbered by the remarkable women in his life. Dick’s roots ran deep in Sout…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Landry: State's successes the 'greatest story that has yet to be told' - American Press

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The 20th annual Chamber Southwest Louisiana LegisGator Luncheon was hosted at L’Auberge Casino Resort on Friday. LegisGator is the largest legislative event in the state. Hosted each year to bring constituents, state and federal representatives together in the same room, the luncheon serves as an opportunity for lawmakers to update community members on state and federal actions directly. This year several state leaders attended the luncheon, inc…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Mosquito control efforts in Jeff Davis will extend into farming areas - American Press

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A new ordinance was adopted on Wednesday by the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury, making it mandatory for the Jeff Davis Parish Mosquito Abatement district to extend its mosquito control efforts to agricultural and farming areas. Previously, aerial spraying for livestock in these areas was not required, according to Police Jury Ordinance Committee Chairwoman Kori Myers. “This change is crucial for our cattlemen, as agriculture remains the largest i…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Venture Global wins arbitration case against Shell - American Press

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Venture Global won a legal battle against Shell this week, which had accused the company of failing to deliver liquefied natural gas from its Calcasieu Pass facility under long-term contracts starting in 2023. Shell alleged that Venture Global capitalized on higher spot market prices by selling LNG cargoes, rather than fulfilling its long-term contract obligations following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Shell said Venture Global enric…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

The 13 College Football Coaches Who Spent The Most Time Coaching At A Single School

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NCAA logo on football field Being the head coach of a college football team is a pretty sweet gig that also comes with a ton of pressure, as there are plenty of people waiting in the wings if a school decides to kick you to the curb if you don’t meet expectations. There subsequently tends to be a lot of turnover, but there are some guys who’ve managed to stay with the same team for an impressive amount of time. These are the college football coa…NCAA · Iowa Read Article

Calcasieu School Board awards HVAC service contracts - American Press

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After three months of deliberation and delayed votes, the Calcasieu Parish School Board decided to award Johnson Controls (JCI) with two HVAC services contracts at the monthly board meeting on Tuesday. Over the course of several meetings, the board has considered which of four HVAC companies will be awarded the contract for the west side of the parish. The idea to divide the district into east and west zones for HVAC services was first proposed …Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

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Top Calcasieu Parish News

Inside the search to find two Lake Charles brothers who went missing in a custody battle

Video Showcases Vision for New I-10 Bridge - American Press

Emma Jean Harper Hobbs - American Press

Gov. Jeff Landry delivers keynote address at LegisGator Luncheon in southwest Louisiana

Robert Carroll “Bob” McCall - American Press

Dr. Richard Edward Landry - American Press

Landry: State's successes the 'greatest story that has yet to be told' - American Press

Mosquito control efforts in Jeff Davis will extend into farming areas - American Press

Venture Global wins arbitration case against Shell - American Press

The 13 College Football Coaches Who Spent The Most Time Coaching At A Single School

Calcasieu School Board awards HVAC service contracts - American Press

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Gov. Jeff Landry delivers keynote address at LegisGator Luncheon in southwest Louisiana

Robert Carroll “Bob” McCall - American Press

Dr. Richard Edward Landry - American Press

Landry: State's successes the 'greatest story that has yet to be told' - American Press

Mosquito control efforts in Jeff Davis will extend into farming areas - American Press

Venture Global wins arbitration case against Shell - American Press

The 13 College Football Coaches Who Spent The Most Time Coaching At A Single School

Calcasieu School Board awards HVAC service contracts - American Press