Crystal Stevenson

Families Helping Families SWLA is proud to be — as they say — a “one-stop shop” for those with any type of disability and their families. All free of charge. Davelyn Patrick, a community resource specialist who has been with the group since 2010, said she discovered the organization when she and her husband sought […]

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jared Dean Cooley, 27, 2700 Ernest St. — domestic abuse battery-child endangerment; cruelty to juveniles; interfering with emergency communication. Joseph Ray McCarver, 36, 2201 Lilly St. — obscenity. Bond: $40,000. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter Decarlia Ann Ardrey, 61, Bridge City, […]

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Paige Ashton Manuel, 36, 2245 W. Armand St. — operating while intoxicated, first offense; vehicular negligent injuring; resisting a police officer with force or violence. Devery Marichael James, 62, 126 Kirkman St. — unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Bond: $55,000. Email newsletter signup Sign up […]

Rodriguez named emerging star Visit Lake Charles Director of Communications Candy Rodriguez has been recognized as a 2025 eTourism Emerging Tourism Star, a prestigious national honor awarded to innovative professionals shaping the future of travel and tourism. Rodriguez leads Visit Lake Charles’ communications efforts through local media relations, partner and stakeholder engagement, and storytelling across […]

The excitement is building for students in the Children’s Theatre Company as they prepare for their performance of “Moana Jr.” this weekend. The child actors — mostly eighth- and ninth-graders — will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Westlake High School Theatre, 1000 Garden Drive. Admission is $15. “Moana Jr.” is a […]

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Deandre James Nelson, 29, 333 Mill St. No. 820 — direct contempt of court; illegal possession of stolen things from $1,000 but less than $5,000; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); four counts drug possession. Bond: $34,200. Dillon Lee […]

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Rykelylan Zatyrius Keavanta Walker, 19, 1620 Clover Drive — aggravated flight from an officer; headlamps on motor vehicles. Bond: $40,100. Jeffery Dwayne Banks, 49, 1901 7th St. — simple burglary. Bond: $50,000. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter Rocky Lynn Benoit, 43, […]

Construction on the Capstone at the Oaks senior living complex — a partnership between the Calcasieu Council on Aging and The Banyan Foundation — is expected to be complete this summer. CCOA Executive Director Jackie Green said during a “topping off” ceremony Tuesday at the 6th Street site that 85 seniors are already on the […]

A constitutional amendment awaiting voters on the March 29 ballot would harm the wellbeing of children if passed. That’s the belief of Andrew Casanave, supervising attorney with the Calcasieu Public Defenders’ Office. Proposed Amendment No. 3 on the ballot to amend Article V, Section 19 of the Constitution of Louisiana reads: “Do you support an […]

Nightlife Bon Temps Bar & Grill,  330 Arena Road, Sulphur, inside the Double Tree by Hilton — Alec Dean, 6-9 p.m. Friday; Doc Wilder Trio, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Cajun Warf Bar & Grill, 3500 Ryan St. — DJ, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays and 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays; Leroy Thomas, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Email newsletter signup […]