American Press

09/11/2026

The American Press is in the courtroom this morning to cover the trial of Aaliyah Jack, accused of second-degree murder in the death of her 4-year-old son and of cruelty to juveniles against her 1-year-old son. Follow for live tweets from the trial.

09/11/2026

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard raise the flag Friday morning outside the Chase building in downtown Lake Charles. The flag was raised at the same time as the second plane crashed into the World Trade Center 25 years ago today. (Crystal Stevenson / American Press)

09/11/2026

A new partnership between Lake Charles City Hall and local faith leaders aims to transform hurricane recovery funds into a lasting investment for area youth.

A new partnership between the city of Lake Charles and local faith leaders aims to transform hurricane recovery funds into a lasting investment for area youth. The city formalized an […]

09/10/2026

Over the last decade, Iowa’s Tommy Johns and Leesville’s Robert Causey have built their programs into two of the best in Southwest Louisiana.

The jerseys and mascots differ, but the Vinton Lions and Elton Indians share one thing in common: a punishing rushing attack. They just go about it in different ways. The […]

09/10/2026

Tuba Skinny, a renowned jazz and American roots music band with the mission of playing music that truly reflects Americana, is coming to Lake Charles.

By Mary Richardson Tuba Skinny, a renowned jazz and American roots music band with the mission of playing music that truly reflects Americana, is coming to Lake Charles. The group […]

09/10/2026

“If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000,” the president said during the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas. “It will be called the Trump Dividend.”

President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in […]

09/10/2026

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the Cameron Ferry crossing is back in service with restrictions. No vehicles greater than 50 foot in length will be permitted to cross.

09/10/2026

Running Nov. 19-21 at the Rosa Hart Theatre, this year’s production promises to be the Lake Area Ballet Theatre's largest and most visually stunning to date.

Lake Area Ballet Theatre is preparing to launch its 13th season with its highly anticipated annual production of “The Nutcracker.” Running Nov. 19-21 at the Rosa Hart Theatre, this year’s […]

09/10/2026

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that the Cameron Ferry crossing is out of service until further notice due to mechanical issues.

09/09/2026

LLouisiana has come up with a new plan for handling orphaned oil and gas wells and it will begin with the northern part of the state. The Louisiana Department of […]