Staff Reports, Author at Southwest Daily News

Community

Sowela grad finds community in a nontraditional field

By Emily Burleigh American Press While attending Sowela Technical Community College, Markell Jolivette, 23, was the only man in his classes. In this female-dominated space, ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 9:35 am

Community

Working to bring bicyclists back to Sam Houston Jones State Park

By Emily Burleigh American Press Several biking trails at Sam Houston Jones State Park were rejuvenated by the Lake Area Mountain Bike Organization (LAMBO). Their ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:00 am

College Sports

Football reports for work, many new faces among 100-plus

By Jim Gazzolo Special to the American Press Gary Goff has been waiting for Monday since he took the McNeese State job in December of ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:00 am

College Sports

LSU advances to super regional, Crews, Travinski lead 19-hit attack to eliminate Oregon St.

Hayden Travinski and Cade Beloso hit back-to-back homers for the second day in a row to lead the Tigers to a 13-7 win over Oregon ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 8:28 am

College Sports

Golden arm, Rogers extends Cowboys’ season

By Jim Gazzolo Special to the American Press Justin Hill reached another milestone, and his Cowboys lived to play another day. Make that two. Behind ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 7:00 am

Education

The bus stopped here, Bess the Book Bus visits area schools

By Emily Burleigh American Press Pre-K, kindergarten and first-grade students in Calcasieu Parish schools were paid a visit by Bess the Book Bus. Bess is ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 9:00 am

Community

School Board OKs tax exemption for Citadel Completions

By Emily Burleigh American Press The Calcasieu Parish School Board unanimously approved an amended renewal of the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) for aerospace company ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 8:24 am

Community

Coastal restoration authority meets to discuss priorities

By Emily Burleigh American Press The Chenier Plain Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority met for their quarterly meeting last week on Tuesday, April 18, to ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:57 am

Community

In Melissa Cormier’s classroom, empowerment is key

By Emily Burleigh American Press Melissa Cormier, 40, has put positivity and patience in the heart of her classroom for 13 years. She centers her ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:52 am

College Sports

Going the distance, Rogers notches eighth victory

By Jim Gazzolo Special to the American Press Grant Rogers wanted to finish what he started, no matter how many pitches it took. So it ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, April 8, 2023 7:00 am

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