Voters in Jeff Davis Parish on Saturday rejected a measure to redirect a portion of an existing sales tax to support the new ...

Voters approved a proposal on Saturday’s ballot in Calcasieu Parish that would fund improvements to Starks High School while ...

Southwest Louisiana is home to several large chemical manufacturing plants so a reliable response plan is vital for resident ...

Non-select Division IV No. 8 Vinton (9-2) opened the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, with a 28-0 win over No. 25 DeQuincy (4-7) at B.S. Walker Stadium in Vinton. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) ...

Louisiana Republicans who want to close their upcoming primary to voters registered as No Party aren’t fooling anyone. They are concerned that those unaffiliated voters are individuals who might vote ...

SaLisa Drake, 42, became a teacher to emulate the guidance her teachers provided to her. As a student in Welsh and at McNeese ...

By Crystal Stevenson and Doris Maricle The Lake Charles Events Center was alive with the glow of thousands of tiny white lights Friday night, each one twinkling a welcome to the annual Mistletoe & ...

Air travelers could face more frustration as busy U.S. airports need to meet a higher Federal Aviation Administration target ...

The next president at McNeese State will have some huge shoes to fill. And they better have a set of sneakers in their closet ...

Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is advising parents, caregivers, and health care providers that ByHeart Inc. is recalling its infant formula because it may be ...

Special to the American Press  A former principal and former coach at Hamilton Christian Academy, as well as another school employee, have been arrested. On Sept. 16, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office ...

Calcasieu residents may be eligible for financial assistance for their electricity bill expenses through the Low-Income Home ...