American Press

09/21/2025

The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury has paused a street improvement project inTopsy due to escalating costs. The estimated cost of overlaying nearly three miles of gravel road has increased from $1.8 million to $2.9 million, making it fiscally unfeasible at this time. Initially, the police jury expect...

09/21/2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.’s move is intended “to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis.”

The U.K., Australia and Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, prompting an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect. The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaz...

09/21/2025

President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance.

President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance. The memorial service for Kirk, whom Tr...

09/21/2025

The flag features raised stars and stripes and with the Pledge of Allegiance embossed in braille, making patriotism accessible to all.

A special donation was made to the Jeff Davis Parish Visitors Center on Thursday to honor veterans who have sustained near or total blindness, The Jennings Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3686, American Legion Post 19 and the Blinded Veterans Association gifted the local Visitor Center with a touchabl...

09/21/2025

The Cowboys saw the pre-league portion of their season come to a close on a long night in Logan, Utah. Playing their second FBS team in three weeks, McNeese was overmatched by a rising Utah State team Saturday night in front of 16,273 at Maverick Stadium. The Cowboys (1-3) saw their losing streak re...

09/20/2025

A Lake Charles man is accused of recruiting bank account holders to deposit and cash counterfeit and fraudulent checks over several years. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said over the past two years, their office’s Financial Crimes detectives have been working an on...

09/20/2025

Thank you, Eric Avery & Chef Lyle Broussard at Crying Eagle Brewing - Lakefront for the wonderful tour and lunch. Get ready to be blown away, SW La!

09/20/2025

PHOTOS: No. 6 Hamilton Christian improves to 3-0

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LSWA Class 1A No. 6 Hamilton Christian improved to 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, with a 48-22 win over Vinton at B.S. Walker Stadium in Vinton. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) TrendingPowerful port: Port of Lake Charles is the nation’s 10th-busiest port districtTrial begins for man accused of...

09/20/2025

Hamilton Christian defense, QB Javon Vital control first half to beat Vinton

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VINTON – With the defense putting up a brick wall and quarterback Javon Vital expertly running the offense, Hamilton Christian jumped out to a big lead and cruised to a 48-22 win over Vinton on Friday at B.S. Walker Stadium. The LSWA Class 1A No. 6 Warriors (3-0) held the Lions (2-1) to 29 total [...

09/20/2025

For the second time in three weeks, the Cowboys are playing up a level.

Cowboys head to Utah for another chance to upset an FBS team in final game before Southland Conference play begins.

09/20/2025

At 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31, 1906, Lake Charles’ first trolley car rolled out of the car barns at the head of Ryan Street and made its way down the eight-mile main thoroughfare.

At 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31, 1906, Lake Charles’ first trolley car rolled out of the car barns at the head of Ryan Street and made its way down the eight-mile main thoroughfare. “Ernest Bel’s white horse did a two-step in honor of the occasion, being the first equine introduced to the new system of l...