Starting in Gueydan, the trail ride spans much of southwest Louisiana, passing through Lake Arthur, Jennings, Welsh and Iowa to eventually arrive at the rodeo parade and later ride into Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles.

A Lake Charles woman, now in her second year at the U.S. Air Force Academy, became a pilot even before she graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School. Emma Bright started flying at the age of 15. “My dad just suggested that I take a flight lesson,

Special to the American Press The city of Lake Charles, Lake Charles Fire Department and the Calcasieu Parish School Board are announcing a new partnership that will establish a High School Fire Academy.

Vallier then drove off after a verbal confrontation with the snow throwers. Before long, he returned to the area, got out his vehicle and shot multiple times at them, police said. One of the rounds went through a window and hit Lebleu, officials said.

In 2024, nearly 200,000 passengers traveled out of Lake Charles Regional, the best year in terms of passengers on record.

A batch of emails Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter initially sought to withhold from a public records request show he complained to the board of a nonprofit that does work with the city on programs for at-risk youth after the director criticized the city and school system on social media.

The mayor brought with him words of support for FEMA, an agency President Donald Trump talked about shutting down and recently issued orders for a commission to investigate.

Akasha Davis and R'Mani Taylor each scored 20 points as the Lamar University women's basketball team cruised past rival McNeese, 68-52 on Saturday in Lake Charles. The win kept Lamar perfect in Southland play, improving its conference record to 7-0.

America’s original extreme sport is the “Greatest Show on Dirt.” It features events starting Thursday, Jan. 30 and running through Saturday, Feb. 1. You’ll see everything from heart-pounding rodeo action, autograph sessions, a parade, live entertainment, and more! Tickets start at $15 with children 3 and under getting in free.

The American Press received two surveys recently that suggested the Lake Charles real estate market is weak, and Louisiana is the worst place to retire. Some survey results should not be taken at face value,

Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana are under its first ever blizzard warning Tuesday as the winter storm rolls through

Merchants’ Parade - Kick off your Mardi Gras weekend with the dazzling 2025 Merchants’ Parade happening on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM! This glowing night parade invites residents and visitors alike to embrace the festive spirit as local businesses and social organizations light up the streets with creative floats and lively energy.