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, ...
Staff Reports, Author at Southwest Daily News
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...