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Farnum pushing to keep new I-10 bridge toll free
The I-10 bridge will be built. The only question that remains is, will there be a toll? That’s ...
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John Stine opens, Westlake to buy automated water, gas meter reading system
John Stine Road is open to traffic. Westlake City Council approved a resolution accepting the preliminary design for ...
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SPD chief Coats retires, Larry Guillotte named acting chief
Days after the Sulphur City Council approved Mayor Mike Danahay’s recommendation for Lewis Coats to continue as Chief ...
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Local Ham radio operators to participate in national exercise
Special to the Southwest Daily News Ham radio operators from the Southwest Louisiana Amateur Repeater Club will participate ...
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U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
By Casey Harper | The Center Square United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement ...
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Drainage lateral debris removal progressing
Calcasieu Parish Director of Engineering and Public Works Allen Wainwright reported on the status of debris removal from ...
Weather Watch
‘Abnormally hot weather’ expected to continue in SW La.
The “abnormally hot weather” Southwest Louisiana has experienced this week is expected to continue throughout the weekend. Montra ...
crime
Sulphur man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide
A 30-year-old Sulphur man arrested earlier this year in a bicycle-vehicle hit-and-run that left a 15-year-old dead pleaded ...
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UPDATE: Both DeQuincy attempted armed robbery suspects captured
Two suspects wanted for attempted armed robbery in DeQuincy are now in custody after a two-day manhunt, according ...
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Repairs allow vehicle access to Sabine Pass Lighthouse
Special to the Daily News The road to the Sabine Pass lighthouse is open, but in dry weather ...
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LaVergne locks up saddle bronc championship
SULPHUR — He started his rodeo career two years ago and is already a state champion. DeQuincy freshman ...
High School Sports
LHSAA redefines ‘select’ school, SW Louisiana reaction mixed
By Warren Arceneaux American Press After years of principals voting down changes to the sports landscape, the Louisiana ...
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SW La. keeps tournaments, Softball, baseball, swimming and boys basketball remain
It was a clean sweep Wednesday afternoon for Southwest Louisiana. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association Executive Committee ...
hurricane season
‘Every storm different’: National Weather Service says pay attention, be prepared
This hurricane season, don’t look at only a single hurricane model to make a determination. Don’t trust “keyboard ...
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Sulphur High grad killed in wreck hours after commencement
A Sulphur High School graduate was killed Saturday, hours after her commencement celebration, in a two-vehicle crash at ...
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parks and recreation
Center Circle pool will close for rebuild, SPAR to hold meeting for community input on redesign
Center Circle pool will close this summer to begin demo and construction of a new space and water ...
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Sulphur motorcyclist succumbs to injuries received in crash
A 27-year-old Sulphur man injured in a May 6 crash at the intersection of Enterprise Boulevard and Broad ...
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Beware Gators, St. Amant eliminates Tors with eight-run outburst in sixth
SULPHUR — No. 4 Sulphur cruised in the early innings, but No. 8 St. Amant exploded for eight ...
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Water main break leads to boil advisory for parts of Sulphur
Due to a water main break water pressure in certain areas may dip below the required levels. The ...
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Officials stress preparedness for upcoming hurricane season
By John Guidroz During Hurricane Preparedness Week, local emergency preparedness officials and forecasters are stressing that residents keep ...
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All roads lead to Sulphur: Iowa, Sam Houston seek titles
The goal is the same this weekend for Sam Houston and Iowa: win a state championship. The postseason ...
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Broncos survive late scare
By Warren Arceneaux American Press MOSS BLUFF — San Houston held on in a tense seventh inning of ...
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One-hit wonders, Tors escape scrappy Northshore
SULPHUR — It is not often a team wins with a lone hit on its stat line, but ...
crime
Westlake man accused in rape of child
A Westlake man has been arrested for first-degree rape and sexual battery. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla ...
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Moratorium on manufactured housing in southeast portion of Westlake
The Westlake City Council voted to approve a moratorium on manufactured housing in one area of the city. ...