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Singer Gloria Gaynor makes a shopping stop in Sulphur
Disco might be done; Gloria Gaynor is not. Best known for the enduring “I Will Survive,” the disco ...
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Joseph Larvadain: ‘Helping people is just the right thing to do’
Thank God for Good Samaritans, and, thanks to Walton Baggett of DeQuincy for sharing this “good news” story. ...
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Sulphur woman being inducted into Miss Rodeo America Hall of Fame
On Sunday, Dec. 4, Judy Gremillion Gill will take her place in the Miss Rodeo America Hall of ...
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Moss Bluff family win new roof for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving came early for one Moss Bluff family. Walter Collins, Michelle Shoddy and their three boys, Thomas, Tanner ...
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GoFundMe set up for Fong’s funeral $18,600 raised so far for woman whose body was recovered in submerged car
By Emily Burleigh American Press A GoFundMe account to cover the funeral expenses of Stephany Fong, 32, has ...
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exp-player-logo Read More Lost in the fray: Cowboys see some improvements, McMahon receives weekly award from LSWA
By Jim Gazzolo Special to the American Press As the defeats mount, lost is the improved play by ...
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Local writer hopes to bring more South La. literature
Local author and Eunice native Jason P. Reed shared selections from his published and unpublished works at the ...
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Opening of new Vinton library celebrated
Special to the Daily News The new Calcasieu Parish Vinton Library at 1601 Loree Street celebrated its opening ...
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Living on the edge, Broncos on playoff bubble
By Warren Arceneaux American Press MOSS BLUFF — Sam Houston will be on the playoff bubble heading into ...
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Tors score twice in fourth quarter to beat New Iberia
SULPHUR — Running back Garrison Burgess and quarterback Gage Trahan broke the century mark on Friday as the ...
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DCFS plans hiring fair on Wednesday
The Department of Children and Family Services is holding a hiring fair 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 2, at ...
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Broncos look to take advantage of late season nondistrict game
Nondistrict games late in the season are usually a headache. It can be a struggle to find a ...
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Arts in the Park slated Saturday in Maplewood
By Emily Burleigh American Press Arts in the Park will be returning to Maplewood Middle School Saturday, Oct. ...
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Deal allows easier transfer of credits for nursing students
By Emily Burleigh American Press Southwest Louisiana nursing students now have more versatile higher education options. SOWELA Technical ...
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Donald Greenwood is the king of car show jambalaya
the festival experience. At the Sulphur Stars and Stripes car show held last week, the jambalaya was second ...
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Calcasieu school system teaching good digital citizenship habits
By Emily Burleigh American Press The Calcasieu Parish School District makes it a priority to ensure that Southwest ...
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Lt. Gov. recognizes Cal-Cam Fair 100th year, pageant winners announced
Turning 100 is a big deal, and the birthday celebration began for the Cal Cam Fair on Oct. ...
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Former educator Harry Methvin remembered by Police Jury
Friends and family attended the Thursday Calcasieu Parish Police Jury meeting to receive official condolences on the passing ...
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Westlake honors former Mayor Dan Cupit
Westlake City Council, administration and law enforcement honored the passing of former Westlake Mayor Dan Cupit with a ...
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Westlake expands development district
At the Monday Westlake City Council meeting, members voted to extend the city’s economic development district to include ...
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Prep Volleyball: Sam Houston’s five-set win over Sulphur creates three-way tie in Div. I, District 3
SULPHUR — Sam Houston forced a three-way log jam at the top of the Division I, District 3 ...
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Supplemental pay for school employees OK’d
The Calcasieu Parish School Board voted to approve supplemental pay for 4,633 employees at Tuesday’s monthly board meeting. ...
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‘HEALTHY MEALS IN MINUTES’: WCCH Hospital program outlines better way to eat
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Cafeteria Conference room filled quickly for a free, healthy cooking demonstration Tuesday. Doris McKinney ...
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Wienermobile coming to Stars and Stripes Classic Car Show
See the “Wienermobile.” Grab a hot dog. Those are just two of the reasons to bring the family ...
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SC3 receives $250,000 grant from BCBS Foundation
Sulphur Christian Community Coalition (SC3) is putting grant monies where their mission is. The local, grassroots nonprofit is ...