Representatives with CenterPoint Entergy say the natural gas smell on Monday was due in part to the release of an odorant to help with leak detection.

A batch of emails Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter initially sought to withhold from a public records request show he complained to the board of a nonprofit that does work with the city on programs for at-risk youth after the director criticized the city and school system on social media.

Lake Charles Fire Department crews responded to a gas leak on La. 3059 on Monday morning. Viewers reported smelling gas near the Walmart on U.S. 171. According to the assistant fire chief, the leak has been capped by CenterPoint,

The American Press received two surveys recently that suggested the Lake Charles real estate market is weak, and Louisiana is the worst place to retire. Some survey results should not be taken at face value,

Ronald Duhon, 56, struck the 85-year-old several times and stole items from him, including his vehicle, Lt. Jeffrey Keenum of the Lake Charles Police Department said. It happened on General Twining Street, near the intersection of Gerstner Memorial Drive and Oak Park Boulevard.

Vallier then drove off after a verbal confrontation with the snow throwers. Before long, he returned to the area, got out his vehicle and shot multiple times at them, police said. One of the rounds went through a window and hit Lebleu, officials said.

Cumo is grateful Historic City Hall opened its doors for them. ”I just want to say how much I appreciate the fact that Lake Charles and this gallery have invited us to display o

Joshua Wilson walks his dogs Caymus and Moose Tuesday, January 21, 2025, on Mall Street in Lafayette, La. For the first time ever, Lake Charles and much of Acadiana are under a blizzard warning as snow blankets the area Tuesday morning.

NWS issued an early Tuesday warning for an unprecedented weather event in southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas

Special to the American Press According to City Administrator John Cardone, all city of Lake Charles administrative offices and services, including City Hall and Transit Services, will resume normal operations as of 4:30 p.

A report shows millions of people could die from infections that are resistant to antibiotics over the next 20 years.

Night - Clear. Winds E at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 27 °F (-2.8 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 58 °F (14.4 °C). Winds from E to ESE at 6 to 16 mph (9.7 to 25.7 ...