parish seat of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
Louisiana projected to add 58,300 jobs over next two years: An economic forecast projects the state of Louisiana will add 58,300 jobs over the next two years ...
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A malfunctioning sprinkler at a Georgia BioLab chemical plant sparked a fire that forced thousands to evacuate.Broken Sprinkler Triggers Massive BioLab Chemical Fire
Blake Baker: Undersized linebacker, working 'in limbo' and then a rise to LSU football DC
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Near Tiger Stadium, there's a plan to dig into Louisiana's energy future. Not everyone is a fan.
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'Judicial emergency:' Why Louisiana's vacant federal judge seats are unlikely to be filled soon
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/no-relief-to-address-for-louisiana-federal-courts-emergency/article_0074cd7e-87f8-558b-b77d-0fe5d89c5922.html
Common Louisiana jobs are causing sleep problems. This new center wants to help: Sleep is a basic human need and critical to both physical and mental health ...
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Louisiana's fortified roof program sees deluge of applicants. Can more money be found?
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/louisiana-fortified-roof-hurricanes-insurance-construction/article_bf6d19fe-803a-11ef-ac5d-afcad779c6c8.html
Federal investigators previously raised alarm about BioLab chemicals: Federal investigators warned EPA about BioLab chemicals after Louisiana fire
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Thousands remain without power in New Orleans as Francine drenches the South: Forecasters expected Francine to weaken Friday as it crosses northern Arkansas ...
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Quick Glance: Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana: Impacts and Alerts
- Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm and quickly weakened to a tropical storm.
- New Orleans experienced heavy rainfall and flooding, with 5-7 inches of rain and a flash flood emergency, while 240,000 homes lost power.
- Authorities urged residents to stay home to avoid dangerous conditions from severe flooding.
- Despite the decrease in wind speed, Francine remains a threat with strong rainfall and potential tornadoes in the area.
The Hertz Tower, formerly known as the Capital One Tower, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was imploded nearly four years after it was damaged by both Hurricane ... Show more
An abandoned, 22-story building in Lake Charles, Louisiana — once an icon in the city that became a symbol of destruction from hurricanes Laura and Delta — was ... Show more
A hurricane-damaged Louisiana skyscraper is imploded - ABC News
A hurricane-damaged Louisiana skyscraper is imploded - ABC News
A 22-storey skyscraper in the US city of Lake Charles has been completely demolished during a planned implosion, after being severely damaged by Hurricane ... Show more
Off-duty Louisiana State Trooper booked for battery after altercation at LSU vs UCLA game
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The tallest building in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was imploded on Sept. 7 after a four-year vacancy due to damage sustained from Hurricane Laura ... Show more
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What time will Francine make landfall? Here's when rain, impacts will start in Louisiana.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hurricane/francine-timing-landfall-hurricane-center-forecasts/article_fe8beb4c-83cd-5e81-8675-f3fe9a20b9ce.html
Carlyle-backed Crescent Midstream to build carbon capture and storage unit in Louisiana Carlyle-backed Crescent Midstream to build carbon capture and storage unit in Louisiana | Reuters
Louisiana's National Merit semifinalists announced, Jesuit High leads state; see the list
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An abandoned, 22-story building in Lake Charles, Louisiana — once an icon in the city that became a symbol of destruction from hurricanes Laura and Delta — was ... Show more
Explosion levels southwest Louisiana home, killing teen from Alabama and injuring 5
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US Gulf of Mexico oil firms begin hurricane damage checks, ports reopen: U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil producers on Thursday were conducting safety checks and ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/operations-key-texas-ports-restored-storm-francine-moves-inland-2024-09-12/
Hurricane Francine forces Louisiana evacuations, oil and gas shutdowns: Francine strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday night, the U.S. National Hurricane ...
reuters.com/world/us/residents-flee-oil-firms-shut-offshore-production-storm-francine-intensifies-2024-09-10/
US Gulf Coast energy facilities hit by hurricane Francine: Energy facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast have scaled back operations and evacuated some production ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-gulf-coast-energy-facilities-brace-storm-francine-2024-09-10/
Perfect demolition: 22-story skyscraper folds up: The Capital One Tower was long considered a landmark of the city of Lake Charles. But hurricanes damaged the ...
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Capital One Tower, one of the most recognizable buildings in Lake Charles, will be demolished
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/hurricane-damaged-tower-in-lake-charles-to-be-demolished/article_73722dca-6af3-11ef-8f6a-1bdd575ad75a.html
Quick Glance: Demolition of Capital One Tower in Lake Charles
- The Capital One Tower in Lake Charles is set for demolition on September 7, 2024.
- After years of uncertainty, the building will be brought down via implosion.
- The city established a $7 million demolition fund, which will now be used by the owner to tear down the structure.
- The tower's demolition is viewed as a turning point for the community, with plans to utilize the site for future developments.
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday afternoon or early evening in Louisiana, southwest of New Orleans ... Show more
Tropical Storm Francine tracker: Forecast to become hurricane as it approaches Louisiana - ABC News
Tropical Storm Francine tracker: Forecast to become hurricane as it approaches Louisiana - ABC News
Lake Charles man killed in offshore pipeline explosion in Plaquemines Parish, state police say
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Scott Rabalais: LSU's game with Nicholls State completes its circle against in-state foes
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Southern football team eager to play in front of home crowd, pick up first win of season
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/southern/southern-football-hosts-savannah-state-on-saturday/article_d902d536-6cab-11ef-a97f-8fcf2bf5354d.html
Looking for a left-handed or right-handed spoon? The Red Stick Spoon Co. has you covered.
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Francine intensifies into hurricane as Louisiana residents brace for landfall: People rush to stock up on necessities, fill sandbags and buy gas as hurricane ...
theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/10/hurricane-francine-louisiana-gulf-coast
Why was Garrett Nussmeier willing to wait to become LSU's QB? The answer is in Lake Charles.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/garrett-nussmeier-lsu-football-quarterback-lake-charles-usc/article_e53396a9-50c6-54b3-a4f5-2de86c3e1257.html
Phillips 66 sheds non-core natgas assets in Texas: U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 sold its natural gas gathering and processing assets in East Texas to Voyager ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/voyager-midstream-acquires-some-natgas-assets-phillips-66-2024-09-03/
Despite improvement, dental care for special needs is a 'horrific' struggle for some
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/despite-improvement-dental-care-for-special-needs-is-a-horrific-struggle-for-some/article_6202ad05-5110-5e80-9da0-49868d80950f.html
A seaplane, a floating oyster bar and a new view of Louisiana's changing oyster obsession
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/a-seaplane-adventure-from-new-orleans-for-modern-oysters/article_ecbda3a2-d700-599a-ae0e-2602b980cf4b.html
Louisiana has 4,700 orphaned oil and gas wells. Could this program help plug them?
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/louisiana-has-4-700-orphaned-oil-and-gas-wells-could-this-program-help-plug-them/article_40a24d3b-e40e-581d-a46a-9e2ca597333a.html
Four years after Hurricane Laura, Lake Charles has recovered — but many are left behind
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/four-years-after-hurricane-laura-lake-charles-has-recovered-but-many-are-left-behind/article_4d591620-6711-11ef-a321-4b1cbfe951d5.html
See which Louisiana business leaders have been appointed to a new committee to guide growth
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/louisiana-business-leaders-appointed-to-a-new-committee/article_c7460408-6c7e-11ef-8369-535e80932c62.html
EPA cannot enforce tougher pollution rules in Louisiana's poor and minority communities, judge rules
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/epa-pollution-cancer-alley-judge-louisiana-industry/article_e63d8e16-d583-5285-9fde-1684361eb139.html
Conn's will now close all stores, including 5 more in Louisiana — see details here
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/conns-will-now-close-all-stores-including-5-more-in-louisiana-see-details-here/article_00f633e6-5341-11ef-a1f5-ab0e30de38be.html
10 College Football Teams Entering Danger Zone in 2024: Even with an expanded college football playoff, these 10 college football teams are on the verge of ...
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The Hertz Tower in Lake Charles, Louisiana was demolished on Saturday after sustaining irreparable damage from multiple hurricanes since 2020 ... Show more
Pelicans ditch Bally Sports, enter partnership with local station for new TV deal
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Louisiana mayor who recently resigned now faces child sex crime charges: Misty Roberts, who had served as mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana since 2018 ...
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Ex-Louisiana mayor accused of raping minor following resignation: A woman who abruptly resigned her mayoral seat in a small southwest Louisiana city a week ago ...
apnews.com/article/deridder-mayor-arrest-rape-louisiana-clanton-roberts-3eed018f4ae94ba8cb24c914f061b92a
Ex-Louisiana mayor is arrested and accused of raping minor following abrupt resignation
ctvnews.ca/world/ex-louisiana-mayor-is-arrested-and-accused-of-raping-minor-following-abrupt-resignation-1.6987757
Conn's files for bankruptcy, will close six Louisiana stores: Conn's HomePlus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and the Texas-based furniture and ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/conns-files-for-bankruptcy-will-close-six-louisiana-stores/article_13aa5f6a-4aba-11ef-b38e-d3854b18bb68.html
Trucker finds abandoned 1-year-old boy alive along highway a day after his sibling was found dead, authorities say
cnn.com/2024/07/12/us/louisiana-truck-driver-baby-rescue-beryl/
Quick Glance: Infant Found on La. Highway Rescued After Harsh Weather
- A 1-year-old boy was discovered in a roadside ditch on a Louisiana highway after enduring adverse weather conditions for two days, as reported by officials.
- The baby was found on Interstate 10 by a truck driver on Tuesday, following the tragic discovery of his 4-year-old brother in a nearby body of water in southwestern Louisiana, close to the Texas border, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.
- The child’s mother was apprehended in Meridian, Mississippi, located hundreds of miles away, and charged with failure to report a missing child, as confirmed by the sheriff’s office.
Calcasieu Refining shuts Louisiana refinery after chemical overflow, local media reports
reuters.com/business/energy/calcasieu-refining-shuts-louisiana-refinery-after-chemical-overflow-local-media-2024-07-18/
Whataburger’s App Might Be the Best Source to Find Power in Houston: With no working outage tracker from the Houston area’s main electricity provider ...
nytimes.com/2024/07/09/us/beryl-whataburger-power-houston.html
Construction on this home came to an abrupt halt, with a Houston resident's home security camera capturing the moment the wooden structure collapsed from ... Show more
Hurricane Beryl tracker: Death toll rises to 6 in Texas, over 2 million without power - ABC News
Hurricane Beryl tracker: Death toll rises to 6 in Texas, over 2 million without power - ABC News
Quick Glance: Beryl Tracker: Projected Path, Models Towards Texas
- Beryl, previously classified as a hurricane and now categorized as a tropical storm, is anticipated to regain hurricane strength before reaching the south Texas coast late Sunday or early Monday, as per the National Hurricane Center.
- Currently moving west-northwest, the storm is predicted to shift towards north-northwest by Sunday night and then northward by Monday. Beryl's center is forecasted to approach the Texas coast by Sunday and make landfall on Monday.
- A hurricane warning has been issued for the Texas coast extending from Baffin Bay - north of Padre Island - to Sargent, located southwest of Galveston, Texas.
- Forecasters predict that Beryl will likely bring heavy rainfall of 5 to 10 inches - with localized amounts of up to 15 inches in certain areas - to the Texas Gulf Coast and eastern Texas, potentially leading to localized flooding.
Trucker describes finding 'miracle baby' by the side of a Louisiana highway: Reginald Walton had just rolled his 18-wheeler into Louisiana, eastbound on ...
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Mom arrested after child's body found in Louisiana welcome center lake, baby found along I-10
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/child-body-found-mother-arrested/article_2f933652-3e3a-11ef-959d-7f8240ec17f7.html
Tellurian advances Driftwood LNG project with $1.2B Woodside deal: Woodside is a large company with “better access to financial resources” needed to advance the ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/tellurian-woodside-acquisition-lng-gas-souki-19588908.php
A Louisiana 'miracle' baby was left on the side of I-10 for 2 days. How did he survive?
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/calcasieu-toddler-survives-interstate/article_76d71eaa-3eeb-11ef-bd72-0ff3b7199a3d.html
Justice Jimmy Genovese is the new president of Northwestern State, takes over in August
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jimmy-genovese-is-the-new-president-of-northwestern-state/article_6e0bc651-64b2-5cd8-bcec-46803ee253ae.html
Lafayette Cricket Club breaks ground on future space: 'It's a big family': In the iconic movie "Field of Dreams," Kevin Costner hears a voice from an ...
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These 5 candidates spent last year running for governor. They lost and are now doing this.
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Fambrough: Would it really be an LHSCA clinic without a few topics to debate?: Almost everybody has a summer routine. For high school coaches in Louisiana ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/fambrough-would-it-really-be-an-lhsca-clinic-without-a-few-topics-to-debate/article_55a9d5d4-411f-11ef-9d95-af549236090a.html
Judge halts Biden administration pause on natural gas export approvals: A federal judge in Lake Charles has halted the Biden administration’s pause on approvals ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/judge-halts-bidens-pause-on-lng-export-approvals/article_7fad6d6e-3805-11ef-9b1c-ab6bdd382081.html
Bob Marshall: Reading beyond headlines on the future of La.'s coast is a troubling pursuit
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Looking to buy a house? These 3 'cold' markets could offer a bargain: Prospective homebuyers looking to score a deal could consider looking in the "coldest" ...
foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/looking-buy-house-3-cold-markets-could-offer-bargain
At least one person has died after Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast as a Category 1 storm early Monday. Beryl Makes Landfall in Texas, Leaving One Dead | TIME
Fire at Louisiana plant that burned after Hurricane Laura triggers shelter in place order
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/fire-at-louisiana-plant-that-burned-after-hurricane-laura/article_739e8c7d-e8d3-5d68-8df0-ed512e6e99a5.html
A college president here, a Supreme Court justice there: Jeff Landry is making moves
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Lake Charles Pit Bull Rescue: Meet the woman sheltering animals from the storm: Over the past 15 years, René Smith has rescued thousands of animals ...
theadvocate.com/louisiana_inspired/lake-charles-pit-bull-rescue-meet-the-woman-sheltering-animals-from-the-storm/article_ce12e7ce-1e90-11ef-87bf-47f997855ce1.html
I-10 East over Calcasieu River Bridge closed until further notice, DOTD says: Both lanes of Interstate 10 East over the Calcasieu River Bridge were closed for ...
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/i-10-east-over-calcasieu-river-bridge-closed-tuesday/article_b93efd38-2818-11ef-83a8-d340e53e01d1.html
Jeff Landry backs this candidate to be next president of Northwestern State: Landry, who signed a law this spring to give him more direct say in who serves on ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-backs-this-northwestern-state-president-candidate/article_b7411dc0-e84f-51e2-9f7f-f6a0ae2baef0.html
A baby girl is going home for the first time after spending the first nine months of her life in a neonatal intensive care unit in Louisiana.
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Baby girl born at 1 pound, 5 ounces goes home for 1st time in 9 months - ABC News
Baby girl born at 1 pound, 5 ounces goes home for 1st time in 9 months - ABC News
Stock Up: 3 ways to enjoy Louisiana dishes: Here are three ways to enjoy a taste of Louisiana, including high-protein rice, gumbo and jambalaya mixes and ...
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Conservative talk radio host Moon Griffon lobs grenades at politicians, including Jeff Landry
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/conservative-talk-radio-host-moon-griffon-lobs-grenades/article_eafba854-04bd-57fe-89f7-be80e459c95a.html
Flood mitigation group gets $7 million grant: A nonprofit flood mitigation trade association based in Mandeville has received a nearly $7 million federal grant ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/flood-mitigation-group-gets-7m-to-train-louisiana-workers/article_6e3a4f61-b67e-5e16-a87b-6d2a9394668d.html
Ronnie Johns steps down as Louisiana Gaming Control Board chair, ending long public career
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/ronnie-johns-steps-down-as-louisiana-gaming-board-chair/article_7e726a99-237a-5d56-98be-f020ced5011f.html
Jeff Landry names 7 to LSU board, including oil and gas legal foe John Carmouche: Gov. Jeff Landry announced a slate of appointees Thursday to plum positions on ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/jeff-landry-names-7-to-serve-on-lsu-board-of-supervisors/article_05d54125-35d8-5840-9f74-aac841079573.html
FBI seeks help identifying suspect in Lake Charles, Lafayette bank robberies: The FBI and Lake Charles Police Department are asking for the public's help in ...
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/fbi-seeks-help-identifying-suspect-in-lake-charles-lafayette-bank-robberies/article_44716c9e-2b2d-11ef-bf63-033bf7989ec3.html
100-Item Challenge plus: Readers inspire with donations to food banks across Louisiana
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/100-item-challenge-plus-readers-inspire-with-donations-to-food-banks-across-louisiana/article_188478cf-5506-5111-864d-331dbc3a3343.html
Louisiana residents support Donald Trump over Joe Biden in 2024 election, poll shows
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/poll-louisiana-prefers-trump-over-biden/article_a72aa199-c5a8-503e-b14c-a852c8b9fd74.html
Houston storm: At least 4 killed, more than 700,000 without power across Texas: Houston residents said the winds sounded like a freight train.
abcnews.go.com/US/rare-high-risk-warning-flash-flooding-issued-texas/story
Crawfishers in Louisiana may see a new requirement. Here’s the proposed change.: Recreational crawfishers in Louisiana may see a new requirement in the months ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/crawfishers-in-louisiana-may-see-a-new-requirement/article_daf25276-f5ca-5eac-8af7-a77d4a79a696.html
See the highest wind speeds recorded in Louisiana during deadly severe storms: Three people were killed, at least two others were injured and homes and ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/weather_traffic/highest-wind-speeds-recorded-in-louisiana-during-storms/article_69ca39a9-d715-5489-b26b-beaad67baf69.html
Constitutional convention would start on Aug. 1 under bill passed by House: The state House voted on Tuesday to call a special convention to rewrite Louisiana’s ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/louisiana-house-passes-bill-to-call-constitutional-convention/article_3cd4b89e-889e-569a-a9a4-d45a8a662cbe.html
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