Amanda Johnson

A suspected drunk driver is behind bars after failing to stop for a train, causing a crash that killed his wife, police said.

A Lake Charles man was killed by a propeller after being thrown from a boat, officials said.

Two Lake Charles men, including a convicted felon, have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teen at a graduation party.

Water and sewer rates could soon go up for DeRidder residents and business owners.

A forgery charge has been dropped against the Beauregard Parish elections supervisor who was arrested and removed from office in January.

A teenage girl was killed when dozens of shots were fired at a Lake Charles house party early Tuesday morning.

Calcasieu Parish election results for May 3, 2025.

Some Southwest Louisiana voters will see runoff races on their ballots on Saturday, May 3.

Suspect throws fentanyl at deputies while being booked into Lafayette jail, officials say

A Jennings man is behind bars after he dragged an elderly woman into a bathroom by her hair and raped her, police say.