There were no DWI checkpoints this weekend. You would have read a warning prior to the checkpoint. That is how they deter impaired driving. It seems most of you agree.
DWI checkpoints serve two purposes. They remove impaired drivers from our roadways. They also deter impaired people from driving. They make our roads safer in two ways. The first one for 2015 is planned for this weekend.
By now you know about the Cassidy/ Landrieu run off set for December 12th. It would appear that Mary Landrieu has some catching up to do according to an article in today's Lake Charles American Press.
he Louisiana Department of Education has released their district report cards. Calcasieu Parish Schools received a B grade. We have the list of individual schools too.
Imagine you have not been able to go into your kitchen for 7 byears because the floor had rotted out and you just could not afford to have it fixed. Imagine not being able to heat or cool your home because the electric bill is too high. There is help.
A career in law enforcement can be very rewarding. We all want to make a difference and law enforcement officers make a difference every day. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is offering high school students information and inspiration at Sam Houston High School today and Sulphur High School on Friday.
Three are dead after their helicopter went down in a remote area Tom Hebert Rd. and Helms Rd. north of Grand Lake, according to KPLC. Currently, no official word on why the helicopter went down, though some media sources are reporting that a fire may have broken out on the craft.
It seems like we have only been without Flood Warnings for about a week. Recent rains have brought our old friend back.There is a new Flood Warning for the Whisket Citto Creek, Calcasieu River and Mermentau.
10:30 p.m. -- Well, folks, while there are still a few precincts outstanding, there aren't enough to change any outcomes at this point, so we're calling it. Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry will head to a December runoff in the 3rd U.S. Congressional District, while John Fleming will be the next U.S. representative for the 4th District. Check out how all the other local races in Southwest Louisi