Emily Burleigh

Calcasieu Theatrical Arts students are set to deliver laughs and thrills with a touch of mystery in their production of “Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium.” The show opens at 7 p.m. Halloween night at Southlake Theater, 4720 Nelson Road Suite 110, with additional shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Adapted from […]

Robin Guilbeaux Anderson, 45, entered the education field because of her love for children. And her desire to have a family of her own ultimately inspired her to become a teacher. “I have always loved children and wanted a job that would put me on the same schedule as my future children. Later, having three […]

This year’s Coats for Kids Spooktacular returns at 5 p.m. Friday with renewed energy, complete with festival games, raffles and a heartfelt mission to support those in need. The Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles has been a force for good in the community for almost four decades. For 36 years, the club has sponsored its […]

The Alliance to Fight Human Trafficking in Southwest Louisiana held its annual breakfast last week at L’Auberge Casino and Resort. The alliance, which launched at the inaugural breakfast in 2023, was formed to target human trafficking in Southwest Louisiana – an area that is a target for human traffickers due to disaster recovery, casinos and […]

Those out and about in Lake Charles this morning might receive a bouquet from a stranger. The catch? Recipients have to share the love. The Flower Shop of Lake Charles, in partnership with The Ritz Academy and the Society of American Florists (SAF), will spread kindness across the community by handing out more than 100 […]

Thursday night marked a milestone for the Southwest Louisiana art scene as downtown Lake Charles welcomed its newest creative space: the DPR Gallery. The gallery officially opened its doors to the public, inviting patrons into a vibrant showcase of fantastical contemporary art. Gallery guests experienced the immersive new exhibition by Peregrine Honig, an American multidisciplinary, […]

The Calcasieu Parish School Board this week approved pay supplements for teachers and support staff. Each year, the board votes on employee supplements that are distributed throughout the fall and winter months. One of these is the annual salary supplement. Each year, CPSB divides excess sales tax funds that accumulated in the General Fund to […]

McNeese State University and local law enforcement have opened a criminal investigation into an alleged hazing incident. The university was made aware of the alleged hazing, which involved members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, according to a Wednesday release. Tanya Brewster, assistant director of communication, McNeese, told the American Press in an email that the investigation is […]

Two Calcasieu schools are being investigated following internal audits that uncovered potential cases of mishandled funds. A 2024 report released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor on Monday flagged possible mishandling of more than $20,000 discovered during internal audits across three schools: Sulphur High, LaGrange High and Kaufman Elementary. In the fall of 2023, $2,335 went […]

Approximately 170 students at T.H. Watkins Elementary School in Lake Charles received brand-new, colorful shoes on Friday. Students from kindergarten to fifth grade were treated to a surprise shoe shopping experience. After lining up in the hallway, they were guided to the cafeteria to find Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (Louisiana Blue), Healthy […]