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Butler gets another shot at ring By Jim Gazzolo When Todd Butler was at a low point in his coaching career, he searched for a…

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Six SW La. hospitals among those called out by Trump

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N.C. State hounds Wade, seeks restitution for departure

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Trump has a new take on the higher cost of living: ‘I love the inflation’

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Juneteenth Festival returns with parade, cook-off, concert

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ACTS Theatre’s next show stopper: ‘The Shark is Broken’ 3 MIN READ

Cowboys open with UAB 3 MIN READ

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, as back-and-forth attacks threaten truce deal 1 MIN READ

Crews clearing the way for a new restaurant on West Prien Lake Road 1 MIN READ

More than $200M being invested in skills trades, with pilot programs in key states 3 MIN READ

New pipeline expands Gulf Coast liquified natural gas network 2 MIN READ

Sports

McNeese Rodeo Team going to the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo 1 MIN READ

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New Louisiana law directs courts toward equal physical custody 1 MIN READ

Jim Gazzolo: Gambling one bridge too far 2 MIN READ

Westlake library to temporarily close for renovations 1 MIN READ

Scooter Hobbs column: LSU can breathe sigh of relief they didn’t get the gambling quarterback 3 MIN READ

Nachtsheim earns honor 1 MIN READ

Allen Parish Early Childhood education leaders celebrate year of achievement 3 MIN READ

Jim Beam column: Blacks big losers at session 4 MIN READ

Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business 4 MIN READ

Former DeRidder mayor gets 90-day sentence for having sex with teen 7 MIN READ

UPDATE: US has begun strikes against Iran following Army Apache helicopter crash 1 MIN READ

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High School Sports

Hardesty, Reed win LSWA Class 3A all-state baseball top awards

Westlake senior Hadley Hardesty was nearly unhittable in the final month of his career, and head coach Blake Reed molded the Rams into a state…

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All-SWLA Small Schools: Guidry, Bearb earn MVP honors

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All-SWLA Big Schools: MVP honors go to Hardesty, Portie

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State boys basketball tournament leaving Lake Charles after more than a decade

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Grand Lake’s Ryan Monceaux named LSWA 1A softball Coach of the Year

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McNeese Sports

From Jeaux to the show

Hill helps arms make it big Justin Hill’s smile was ear-to-ear as he walked through the final row of seats inside Houston’s Daikin Park last…

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Games hard to find

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LHSAA decision might bolster position to keep SLC Tournament in town

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Peterson’s new role

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Feldhaus fills roster

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LSU Sports

Scooter Hobbs column: Congress’ plan to save NCAA

It was not exactly a dreaded Friday afternoon news dump. For one thing, it was Wednesday, and for another it’s doubtful much will come of…

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Scooter Hobbs column: LSU is a better place with Coach O back

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Auburn ends LSU’s frustrating season with 3-1 win

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Emergency arms toss Tigers past OU in SEC tournament opener

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Gators hit five home runs, complete sweep of LSU, 15-11

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Life

A Voice of Freedom: Duhon’s world of digital art

The Black Heritage Gallery’s latest exhibit honors the life and work of the late digital artist Parris Donnell Duhon. Duhon earned numerous awards from the…

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Explore faith and fun: Vacation Bible Schools kicking off across SW La.

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Chop, mix and flip at Sowela’s culinary camp

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Lake Arthur plans water outages on Monday

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PHOTO GALLERY: Alligator feeding time

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Opinion

Scooter Hobbs column: NCAA regionals put on quite a show without LSU 3 MIN READ

Scooter Hobbs column: Saban has the answers to fix college football 3 MIN READ

Jim Beam column: Governor gets another favor 4 MIN READ

Jim Gazzolo column: Summer of love for baseball 2 MIN READ

Jim Beam column:More amendments are on way 3 MIN READ

Jim Beam column:Voters are targeted by GOP 4 MIN READ

Jim Gazzolo column: Leave well enough alone 3 MIN READ

Jim Beam column: Angry citizens decided to vote 3 MIN READ

Jim Beam column: Give everyone right to vote 3 MIN READ