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The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

City Set to Re-Launch Team Green with Partners in Parks Family Fun Day

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, the City of Lake Charles will host a special Partners in Parks Team Green Family Fun Day from 10 am – noon, on the Lake Charles Event Center grounds (900 Lakeshore Dr.), just north of Millennium Park."The event will kick-off with a special announcement from Mayor Nic Hunter at 10:15 am, to re-launch officially the City’s Team Green Keep Greater Lake Charles Beautiful Initiative," said Mayor Nic Hunter.The community is invited to attend and stick around for a fun-filled morning of activities, including a kid-friendly, hands-on interaction...

City of Lake Charles Completes Capital Improvement Project

The City of Lake Charles recently completed work on a series of street overlays, bringing significant enhancements to the area. The project, which included improvements on North Booker Street, Commercial Street, Guinn Street, and Orrin Street, has been valued at nearly $600,000 in capital improvements.City officials expressed their satisfaction with the completion of the project, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the community. "This project represents nearly $600,000 in capital improvements for this area," stated a representative from the City of Lake...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Allen Parish in week ending Mar. 2?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cameron Parish Education: 3 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 7, 2024

American Indian students made up 0.3% of the enrollment in Cameron Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Calcasieu Parish in week ending Mar. 2?

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

How many American Indian students were enrolled in Allen Parish schools in 2022-23 school year?

Allen Parish schools reported 39 American Indian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 2

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Higgins Commends Governor Landry’s Executive Order on Crawfish

LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has praised Governor Jeff Landry’s (R-LA) recent executive order seeking disaster assistance for the crawfish industry. Higgins emphasized the importance of the industry in Louisiana, stating, "The crawfish industry is a vital part of Louisiana’s economy and culture, and last year’s drought severely impacted the industry."In his statement, Higgins expressed his commitment to supporting the crawfish industry and highlighted his office's dedication to securing necessary assistance at the federal level. He acknowledged the...

City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission to Host “National Vietnam War Veterans Day” Ceremony

The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission is set to host a "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" event on Saturday, March 23, at Veterans Memorial Park. The event aims to honor United States Armed Forces Vietnam War Veterans. According to the announcement, the event will commence at 10 a.m. and will take place at the north side of the Lake Charles Event Center grounds.Colonel Rose Freeman, the Commander of the 32D Hospital Center at Fort Johnson, will be the guest speaker at the ceremony. In addition to speeches and tributes, Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission...

How many American Indian students were enrolled in Jefferson Davis Parish schools in 2022-23 school year?

American Indian students made up 0.9% of the enrollment in Jefferson Davis Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jefferson Davis Parish in week ending Mar. 2

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

City of Lake Charles and United Way Team up to Announce Renewed Partnership with Toys for Tots

City of Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter, United Way of Southwest Louisiana President and CEO Denise Durel, and Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Vice President of Operations David Cooper have announced a renewed partnership aimed at helping more children in need in the community.David Cooper, representing the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is excited to join with the great City of Lake Charles to continue helping children in need here in your community. For 76 years, Toys...

1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 2