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News from March 2024

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Former Tascosa High School guard Shahada Wells’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Tascosa High School Shooting Guard Shahada Wells’ collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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Former Southern University Lab School guard Seth Mays’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Southern University Lab School Shooting Guard Seth Mays’ collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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Former Brewster Academy guard Javohn Garcia’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Brewster Academy Shooting Guard Javohn Garcia’s collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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Former Legacy School of Sport Sciences guard Dionjahe Thomas’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Legacy School of Sport Sciences Forward Dionjahe Thomas’ collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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Former Bartlett High School guard Antavion Collum’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Bartlett High School Center Antavion Collum’s collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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Former Sumter High School guard CJ Felder’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Sumter High School Forward CJ Felder’s collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Calcasieu Parish in week ending Mar. 16

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Former The Walker School guard Omar Cooper’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, The Walker School Point Guard Omar Cooper’s collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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Higgins Leads Louisiana Delegation Urging Small Business Administrator to Approve Disaster Request for Crawfish

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) spearheaded a letter from the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to U.S. Small Business Administrator, Isabel Guzman, advocating for Governor Jeff Landry’s disaster declaration due to the 2023 drought conditions. The delegation is urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to greenlight Louisiana’s request and extend the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) filing deadline through the end of the crawfish season to provide critical financial aid to Louisiana businesses.In the letter, the Louisiana Congressional...

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Former Justin F. Kimball High School guard T'Johnn Brown’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Justin F. Kimball High School Point Guard T'Johnn Brown’s collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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City of Lake Charles and Region 5 STEM Center Collaborate for Lessons in Urban Ecology

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

The City of Lake Charles and Region 5 STEM Center have joined forces to offer an educational event titled Lessons in Urban Ecology. Scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Riverside Park, the program aims to provide insights into the dynamic interactions between living organisms and their urban surroundings.As defined by the organizers, urban ecology involves "the scientific study of the relation of living organisms with each other and their surroundings in the urban environment." This concept will be at the core of the hands-on learning experience set to take place...

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Higgins Introduces Legislation to Restrict AI Deployment in the IRS

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a move to curb the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the IRS’ tax evaluation process, Congressman Clay Higgins and Congressman Eric Burlison introduced the No AI Audits Act. The proposed legislation aims to add safeguards to protect taxpayers from unaccountable audits."The weaponization of AI technology is an ominous threat to our Constitutional freedoms," expressed Congressman Higgins. He further emphasized, "Unelected bureaucrats in DC should not be using AI as a tool to further weaponize the federal government against the American people. We,...

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City to Observe Good Friday - Garbage and Trash Collection Altered

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

The City of Lake Charles has announced changes to its garbage and trash collection schedule in observance of Good Friday on March 29, 2024. According to the city's statement, there will be no trash or garbage pickup on that day.Trash and garbage normally collected on Friday will now be rescheduled for pickup on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday routes will continue on their regular schedules.In addition, the Team Green Recycling Truck and Green Station No. 2 will not be available on Good Friday but will resume collection on Saturday, March 30,...

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City of Lake Charles Announces Second Quarter 2024 Partners in Parks Events

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

The City of Lake Charles is gearing up for an exciting second quarter of 2024 with a lineup of engaging Partners in Parks events. These events, as Mayor Nic Hunter highlighted, have been well-received and have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life in the city.Mayor Nic Hunter expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming events, stating, “Our year is off to a strong start, with incredible programming and great attendance to our Partners in Parks events.” The second quarter calendar is filled with a mix of new and returning events that promise fun for all...

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Former Cypress Creek High School guard DJ Richards Jr.’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Cypress Creek High School Shooting Guard DJ Richards Jr.’s collegiate team the McNeese State Cowboys were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 12 seed.

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Mallard Golf Club Hosts Youth Golf Events in Lake Charles

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2024

Mallard Golf Club in Lake Charles is gearing up to welcome some of the best junior golfers in the country this year. The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) will hold a tournament at the club from March 28-31, 2024. Mayor Nic Hunter expressed his excitement, stating, “Hosting the best junior golfers in the country is a major win for the City of Lake Charles.”In addition to the AJGA tournament, Mallard Golf Club will host five Junior Golf Camps in 2024, aiming to expand the sport to children in the community. Rene Rangel, CEO of Sterling Golf Inc., which manages the...

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Higgins, Comer, Fallon Request Oversight into the Biden Administration’s LNG Export Pause

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY), and Congressman Pat Fallon (R-TX) have raised concerns over the Department of Energy’s (DOE) role in executing a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export pause under the Biden administration.In a letter addressed to the DOE’s Secretary Jennifer Granholm, the lawmakers expressed their apprehension regarding the decision. They stated, "The Committee is concerned with DOE’s move to update its public interest analysis of LNG export applications without...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Mar. 16?

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Higgins Announces $32.2M in Hurricane Recovery Efforts

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) revealed today that FEMA is allocating an additional $32,204,013.10 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. The funding stems from the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura (DR-4559-LA), which Congressman Higgins supported.Among the allocations are $3,579,440.76 for repairs to the St. Louis High School old gym, $21,022,560.60 for repairs to the main building, and $7,602,011.74 for repairs to the school campus, all under the Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the...

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Calcasieu Parish Education: 9,952 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Mar 18, 2024

Black students made up 33.2% of the enrollment in Calcasieu Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.