Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) of West Central Louisiana has announced their latest addition to their Board of Directors: Stacey Glago. The organization touted Glago's experience, and expressed optimism towards their future working relationship.

On July 15, 2026, at 3:39 p.m., Officers with the Lake Charles Police Department were assigned to the area of 4th Avenue and 12th Street in reference to a crash.

Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is excited to welcome the public to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Angola Prison Rodeo this fall at Louisiana State Penitentiary. Tickets for the 2026 rodeo, held every Sunday in October, are now on sale.

A new report has surfaced stating that a deputy with the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office has resigned after a video was released to social media depicting her alleged inappropriate conduct.

BELLE CHASSE, La. – Col. Christopher "Cliff" Ridlon assumed command of the 159th Fighter Wing from Col. David "Ripper" Anderson during a formal change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, July 11, 2026.

Baton Rouge, Jul 15, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has released its 2026-27 hunting regulation pamphlet online at the LDWF website. For the complete regulations, go to the seasons and regulations LDWF webpage.

Louisiana ranks 3rd in the nation for marijuana possession arrests, according to a new 50-state analysis of federal arrest data. Between June 2021 and June 2026, Louisiana recorded 48,907 marijuana possession arrests, an annual average of 9,781.4, resulting in a per-capita arrest rate of 212…

NATCHITOCHES – Young athletes spent four days developing athletic skills and learning the role nutrition plays in performance during Northwestern State University's third annual Sport Agility & Nutrition Camp, hosted by the School of Kinesiology.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) released the recreational Red Snapper landings estimate through June 28, 2026. LA Creel, LDWF's near-real-time landings data collection program, indicates that 415,091 pounds, or 47% of Louisiana's 2026 annual private recreational all…

MADISONVILLE, La. – Aviators with the Louisiana National Guard's 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, partnered with St. Tammany Parish Government and Coastal Environments, Inc. to support a coastal restoration project by conducting a Christmas tree drop along the north shore of L…

The Louisiana Office of Community Development is accepting public comments on an action plan amendment to reallocate $11.1 million in recovery grant funding from the 2016 Great Floods to address remaining unmet needs and facilitate successful grant closeout administration.  

LAFAYETTE / ALEXANDRIA  — Yesterday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana charged Clarence A. Frazier Jr., 48, of Alexandria, Louisiana by criminal complaint with the murder of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson who was working with other law enforcement to apprehend…

BATON ROUGE, LA – As the 2026 hurricane season unfolds, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., is urging Louisianans to include a financial disaster plan in their hurricane preparedness.

The following message was released by Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One: 

At the June 13th Leesville City Council Meeting, the newly elected council participated in their first meeting. Councilman Chris Robertson was officially chosen by the Council to be the Mayor Pro Tempore. 

ALEXANDRIA, La. — Louisiana Central Economic Development has received a $513,000 investment from Louisiana Economic Development (LED), supported through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), to expand access to capital, business coaching and technical assistance for ent…

The following information was released by the Lake Charles Police Department: 

ALEXANDRIA, La. - LSU of Alexandria has announced the appointment of Nathan Sammons, Ph.D., as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. As the university's chief academic officer, Sammons will provide leadership for LSUA's academic enterprise, overseeing academic programs, faculty d…

Calcasieu Parish –July 6, 2026, the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division Lake Charles Field Office (CID–LCFO) and the Criminal Intelligence Unit concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of 36-year-old Ron Dunn Jr. of Sulphur.