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City of Lake Charles and Region 5 STEM Center Launching Water-Based STEM Fun

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 15, 2024

The City of Lake Charles and the Region 5 STEM Center have announced an exciting upcoming event for aspiring canoe builders in the area. On Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Canoe Building Competition will take place at I-10 North Beach in Lake Charles.According to the joint announcement by the City of Lake Charles and the Region 5 STEM Center, the competition is aimed at middle, high school, and post-high school students who are interested in participating in a unique STEM-based activity. Teams are invited to register for the event, where they will have...

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City of Lake Charles Unveils Nellie Lutcher Mural

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 15, 2024

In a recent event on Sunday, April 7, 2024, the City of Lake Charles proudly unveiled the Nellie Lutcher Mural as part of the inaugural Nellie Lutcher Festival. The mural, a centerpiece of the newly constructed Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park, was made possible through a $15,000 grant by Tellurian Inc. and the Leadership Southwest Class of 2022.The artwork, designed and painted by artist John Whaley, Jr., a Southwest Louisiana native, pays tribute to Nellie Lutcher's musical legacy. Whaley shared his personal connection to the project, stating, "Working on this mural has...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Apr. 13?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former SW Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 14, 2024

These former SW Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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SW Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the SW Louisiana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Allen Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 6

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Census Bureau: 74.3% of people in Jefferson Davis Parish were old enough to vote in 2021

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 12, 2024

Of the 32,270 citizens living in Jefferson Davis Parish in 2021, 74.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 23,985 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jefferson Davis Parish in week ending Apr. 6

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 6

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.9% of Cameron Parish's student body in 2022-23 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 11, 2024

Multiracial students made up 2.9% of the enrollment in Cameron Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Apr. 6?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 11, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Higgins, Nehls Introduce the Save Our Shrimpers Act

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 11, 2024

Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Nehls have introduced the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024, aimed at supporting the struggling domestic shrimping industry in the United States. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent federal funds from supporting International Financial Institutions that subsidize foreign shrimp farming, processing, or export activities to the U.S.According to Congressman Higgins, the influx of imported shrimp products has led to a significant downturn in prices for domestic shrimpers, posing a threat to their livelihoods. He emphasized the importance...

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Allen Parish Education: 232 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 10, 2024

Allen Parish schools reported 232 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Allen Parish in week ending Apr. 6?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Jefferson Davis Parish Education: 436 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 9, 2024

Multiracial students made up 8.1% of the enrollment in Jefferson Davis Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Allen Parish in week ending Apr. 6

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jefferson Davis Parish in week ending Apr. 6

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Apr. 6?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Apr. 6?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.