Halle Jefferson

A first-of-its-kind in Southwest Louisiana, Port Wonder features both a Children’s Museum and Nature and Science Center. The new museum just opened its doors earlier but, as hurricanes are no stranger to Southwest Louisiana, the staff is already prepared if a storm were to come through.

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board will vote on buying a new insurance policy that could save the district hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Currently, PBMs dictate what drugs are covered by your insurance, how much they’ll cost, and where you can get them.

Blood donations during the summer months are critical.

Experts say eating foods high in probiotics is the number one thing you can do to promote a healthy gut.

The Emergency Roof Patch pilot program aims to provide protection to vulnerable households.

Allegations of abuse and inhumane living conditions in the Calcasieu Correctional Center were brought to social media by the family of an inmate.

Non-governmental organizations are private, non-profit groups that operate outside of the state government.

Community water fluoridation is one of the most valuable public health measures because it helps to prevent tooth decay, according to the American Dental Association.

The incident was caught on camera. Now, Westlake police are investigating.

Early voting for the run off election starts this Saturday, running April 19-26 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with the exception of Sunday, April 20.

Increased water, sewer, and trash rates may be on the way for Sulphur residents.

Thursday marked a huge a milestone for the new hotel coming to the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder.

April serves as both Autism Awareness Month and Occupational Therapy Awareness Month, and the two can go hand in hand.

In 2024, more than 129 meetings and events were hosted, generating an economic impact of about $30 million.

Swamp pop, country, R&B, jazz, Zydeco, and Cajun are just a few of the prominent music genres in the Lake Area’s history.

Construction on the bridge is set to start in early 2026 and end in late 2031.

The number of people in Calcasieu who voted early is up from the last time Lake Charles voted for mayor.

Whether it was hotel stays, eating at local restaurants, or shopping at nearby businesses, the tournament had an impact on our economy.

Fabian Charles, 34, of Port Arthur, Texas, faces charges of second-degree murder, illegal use of a weapon and obstruction of justice, in connection to death of Javin Augustus.