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Enrollment Analysis: Black or African American students comprised 18.5% of Allen Parish’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 747 Black or African American students enrolled in Allen Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Bipartisan bill combating transnational crime passes Congress

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 24, 2024

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) have announced the passage of their bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting America's borders and combating transnational criminal organizations. The DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act is now set to be signed into law by the President.

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Lake Charles announces small business development week starting October 20

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 24, 2024

The City of Lake Charles and Hancock Whitney Bank are collaborating once again to host LC Launch Small Business Development Week from October 20-26, 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Allen Parish Education: 2,934 white students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 23, 2024

In Allen Parish's school district, 72.5% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jefferson Davis Parish in week ending Sept. 14

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 22, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many white students were enrolled in Jefferson Davis Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 22, 2024

There were 3,686 white students enrolled in Jefferson Davis Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Which former SW Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 22, 2024

These former SW Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson Davis Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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SW Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 21, 2024

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

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How many white students were enrolled in Calcasieu Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 21, 2024

In Calcasieu Parish's school district, 57.4% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Cameron Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cameron Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lake Charles Police launch new app and alerting system

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 20, 2024

The Lake Charles Police Department has launched a new app and text alerting system, Lake Charles PD, to enhance its connectivity with the community. The new system replaces the Nixle text alerting system and is available for free download in the Google Play Store and the iPhone App Store.

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Lake Charles reminds residents about proper disposal of yard waste

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 20, 2024

The City of Lake Charles is reminding lawn care companies and residents about the proper disposal methods for grass clippings and other yard waste.

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Mayor Hunter launches initiative for Thanksgiving meal donations

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 20, 2024

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter is calling on local grocery stores, food distribution companies, casinos, and other businesses to assist in providing Thanksgiving meals for those in need during the 2024 holiday season.

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Cameron Parish Education: 968 white students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 20, 2024

There were 968 white students enrolled in Cameron Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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71% of college applicants to Calcasieu Parish's 4 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 19, 2024

Calcasieu Parish's four universities admitted an estimated 71% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Calcasieu Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.