covid-19
Monoclonal antibody community-based treatment sites open
The Louisiana Department of Health is now operating 17 federally supported monoclonal antibody therapy treatment sites across the state. Each site is open seven days ...
Staff Reports, Author at Southwest Daily News
crime
Driver in Moss Bluff hit-and-run sought
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred on Monday afternoon on Tomahawk Drive in Moss Bluff. Spokesperson Kaylva Vincent said the ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 21, 2021 4:15 pm
crime
Hayes man charged in Bell City shooting
A Hayes man has been charged with battery after a shooting someone in the abdomen during an argument. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 1:59 pm
crime
Two arrested, one sought in drive-by shooting
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men and are searching for another in a Monday night drive-by shooting in Vinton. Spokesperson Kayla Vincent ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11:32 am
Community
New generation of deputies leading D.A.R.E.
By Pamela Sleezer Two deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office are taking on the responsibility of bringing the invaluable nationwide Drug Abuse Resistance Education ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:52 am
industry
Sasol kicks off largest capital project of fiscal year with turnaround
Sasol last week began its largest capital project of this fiscal year with the Lake Charles Chemical Complex East Plant ethylene and steam turnaround. The ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 9:50 am
gillis
Driver sought in hit-and-run
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies are searching for the driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run Friday morning at the intersection of Topsy and Welcome roads ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 2:05 pm
covid-19
Four-time cancer survivor beats COVID-19
By John Guidroz Bonnie Coleman is a survivor, having beaten breast cancer more than three decades ago, along with three bouts of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1:05 pm
dequincy
Johnny Copeland: Fire chief has a heart to serve
By Marlisa Harding It takes a special person to serve their community as a volunteer firefighter, DeQuincy Fire Chief Johnny Copeland said. DeQuincy’s 20-person fire ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1:03 pm
crime
10/12: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jeffery Wayne Hebert, 49, 2465 La. 397, Lot 53 — operating while intoxicated, fourth offense; careless ...