local
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 the intersection of Cypress Street and Willow ...
Crystal Stevenson, Author at Southwest Daily News
local
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 Street has died of his injuries. Louisiana ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 10:04 am
3rd Circuit Court of Appeal
Conviction upheld for man who killed Moss Bluff jogger, but errors found in sentencing
The conviction for a Moss Bluff man who pleaded guilty in the 2020 death of a man who was run over while working out with ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Thursday, April 14, 2022 4:48 pm
easter
Hop on over to these SW La. Easter events
Southwest Louisiana will become the Easter Bunny’s playground this week with several family friendly spring festivals planned throughout the area. Here’s a look at what’s ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 12:19 pm
Weather Watch
Strong storms possible today, Wednesday
Strong to severe storms are possible today and Wednesday in Southwest Louisiana as upper-level disturbances move northeast out of South Texas and into the region. ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Tuesday, April 12, 2022 10:16 am
crime
Westlake woman accused of attempted murder
A Westlake woman has been arrested for attempted murder after a man told neighbors someone was trying to kill him. Westlake Police Chief Chris Wilyre ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Saturday, April 9, 2022 8:22 am
Weather Watch
Cool, dry forecast through weekend
Southwest Louisiana can expect a cool and dry forecast throughout the upcoming weekend. Andrew Tingler of the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office said rain ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Thursday, January 27, 2022 8:39 pm
local
BREAKING: Chemical plant explosion in Sulphur
An explosion at Westlake Chemical South, the former PPG plant in Sulphur, has left a cloud of black smoke over the area and a shelter ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:21 am
election
Tax renewal benefiting Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office passes
A parishwide sales tax renewal for the Calcasieu Law Enforcement District was approved by voters Saturday. “I want to thank the voters in our parish ...
by Crystal Stevenson, Saturday, November 13, 2021 10:21 pm
severe weather
Hit again: Tornadoes wreak havoc across storm-weary SW La.
By Crystal Stevenson and John Guidroz American Press Still reeling from multiple hurricanes, a flood and a freeze, Southwest Louisiana is now recovering from a ...