The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Larry Joseph Fontenot Jr., 52, 2074 Topsy Road, Gillis ...

They are the last line of defense. Defensive backs must keep receivers covered while keeping an eye out for ball carriers who ...

In the last three seasons, nearly two dozen Southwest Louisiana schools have hired new head football coaches. Despite this, ...

Special to the American Press The U.S. Postal Service announced on Aug. 16, that a commemorative forever stamp will be issued ...

Special to the American Press Louisiana State Police say a man unlawfully operating a crane caused multiple crashes on ...

When it comes to kicking in football, high-pressure situations come with the territory. It could be a last-second field goal ...

Applications are now open for Vietnam veterans eligible to receive an Agent Orange Medal. A special pinning ceremony will be held 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5,  as part of Agent Orange Awareness Day at ...

Texas Tech transfer Jake Strong has been named the starting QB for McNeese State after a battle during training camp.

Special to the American Press With forecasters predicting an active hurricane season, Second Harvest Food Bank has opened two new disaster-ready distribution centers in the cities of Lake Charles ...

“American Idol” auditions are coming to a live Zoom near you. Louisiana auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 27. It will be the sixth year in a row for “Idol Across America,” a live ...

James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, died on Thursday. He ...

Lorraine M. Fazzio, 90, passed away peacefully Aug. 14, 2025, in the presence of family. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Lorraine was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and a member of the ...