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LSU Baseball Begins Quest For SEC Championship Today — Play Alabama In First Round

Mike Soileau — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:13:41 +0000

The LSU Tigers baseball team begin their quest to win the Southeastern Conference (SEC) when they start play in the the SEC tournament starting today at noon.

The Tigers finished the regular season with an impressive 48-8 win/loss record and are the #2 seed in the tournament. They are set to face the Alabama Crimson Tide today.

McNeese Baseball Takes On Top-Seed Sam Houston In Southland Conference Tournament Today

Mike Soileau — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:13 +0000

The McNeese Cowboys baseball team finished the regular season with a 23-29 mark and 10-17 in Southland Conference play. There record was just good enough to get them into the post season Southland Conference tournament which starts this afternoon with McNeese in action at 4:00 p.m. The McNeese baseball team who enters the tournament as [...]

McNeese Offers Online Criminal Justice Master's Degree

Don Rivers — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:09:01 +0000

More and more students are choosing to take part in online programs to obtain degrees. McNeese State University is one of the schools offering this service. Now the university is unveiling another degree that is available with online studies. McNeese State University announced today that starting in August they will offer an online masters degree [...]

DWI Checkpoint This Weekend

Don Rivers — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:11:48 +0000

People who drink and drive put themselves and others at grave risk. The problem is that drinking clouds your judgement ... so decisions like whether or not they should drive ... become clouded. The best practice is to designate a driver before you start drinking. Area law enforcement agencies are working hard to remove and prevent impaired drivers on our roads.

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Saints Start Practice for 2013!

Don Rivers — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:45:46 +0000

Last year was a season all Saints fans want to forget. The best way to forget last year is to work for a better year this season. The Saints have many improvements before they ever hit the field. They hit the practice field today. The scene will be a lot different from last years opening [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Summer Jobs for Teens in Lake Charles – Pros and Cons for the Picky and the Bored

Scott Lewis — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:55:13 +0000

Summer’s here, and it seems the only words coming out of mom’s and dad’s mouths are: “When are you going to get a job?” But you don’t just want any job. After all, you’ll be stuck doing it all summer. Lucky for you, we’re here to help you decide which job is the one for you.

Graduation Advice From a Stupid Grownup — My Top 10 Rules for the College-Bound Student

Scott Lewis — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:38 +0000

Every year, know-it-all grownups like to give their advice to high school graduates. Which is funny, because we all know the one group of people LEAST likely to take your advice is high school kids. But we do it anyway, mostly because it makes us feel like we’re wise, when we really ain’t that much more smarter-er than the kids. (I’s got a public edu-ma-cation.)

Downtown At Sundown Returns Tonight!

Don Rivers — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:29 +0000

Forget about going home and parking in front of the tube on Friday nights. Downtown comes alive for the next four Friday nights with Downtown at Sundown. Enjoy great live music from six till nine starting tonight! Grab a lawn chair and join your friends downtown on the 800 block of Ryan Street.

A Live Alligator Just Wanders Into Our Parking Lot Like It Owns the Place [VIDEO]

Scott Lewis — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:10:32 +0000

When one of our salespersons went to get in her vehicle this morning, she found a little reptile friend just hanging out, waiting for her. It was a three-foot alligator. She was not impressed. Our radio stations aren’t very far from the swampland surrounding the train tracks near the Interstate 10 bridge. It’s not uncommon [...]

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Recognizes Deputies of The Year

Don Rivers — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:41:34 +0000

Several Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were awarded Deputy of the Year honors at their Annual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 1, 2013. We would like to also say thanks to these deputies. The following deputies were recognized for outstanding accomplishments and service to the Sheriff’s Office in 2012 in their respective divisions: Cpl. Benjamin [...]

18 Year Old Bags 14-foot 3-inch Gator

Don Rivers — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:19:33 +0000

Louisiana has it’s share of big gators. Every year there are several harvested in the 12-13 foot range. Leave it to Texas to catch a bigger one. Steve Lightfoot is an 18 year old from Houston who is in the record books now. He has shot and killed the largest alligator ever certified in Texas. [...]

Brad Sapia & Bayou Soul In Lake Charles This Sunday Night May 19th

Mike Soileau — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:51:29 +0000

Brad Sapia and Bayou Soul will be performing live at Yesterday’s night club in Lake Charles this Sunday night May 19th for Yesterday’s Swamp pop Sundays. While your there Sunday night, you can get your copy of Brad Sapia’s new CD called “I Told You So”. The CD has ten songs on it with all [...]

'Cold Sweat' Kicks Off The 15th Annual 'Downtown At Sundown' This Friday May 17th

Mike Soileau — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:57:06 +0000

The City of Lake Charles announced the 15th annual Downtown at Sundown concert series schedule a couple weeks ago and now the series begins this Friday, May 17th with 'City Heat' and it will run for four consecutive Fridays from 5:30-9 p.m.

Here is the schedule of events.

Man Claims to Have Found the Top Secret Recipe for Coca-Cola [VIDEO]

Big Boy Chill — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:37:11 +0000

According to Georgia resident Cliff Kluge, he's found the top secret recipe for the world's most beloved beverage, Coca-Cola, and he's only asking $15 million for the aged piece of paper.

LSU Baseball Wins The West — Moves Up In Polls

Mike Soileau — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:50:14 +0000

The LSU Tigers won the SEC Western division over the weekend and for their efforts they have moved up in the Baseball America Top 25 poll. The LSU Tigers baseball went 2-1 last week beating Texas A&M two out of three games. They secured the SEC West which was good enough to move the Tigers [...]

Grammy Award Winner Steve Riley Live In Lake Charles This Weekend

Mike Soileau — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:36:46 +0000

Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys are coming back to Lake Charles and will be live in concert this Saturday night, May 18th at Yesterdays Night club.

Steve Riley has had a pretty good year so far. Steve won his first Grammy award along with Wayne Toups and Wilson Savoy for the Band Courtbouillon back in February.

LSU Baseball Clinches Second Straight SEC West Title

Mike Soileau — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:14:18 +0000

The #3 ranked LSU Tigers baseball team took two out of three games from Texas A&M over the weekend. The Tigers won Saturday 2-1 in eight innings which secured them their second straight SEC West title. LSU won the 2013 SEC Western Division championship over the weekend. It is the second straight SEC Western conference [...]

Geno Delafose Live In Lake Charles This Friday Night May 17th

Mike Soileau — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:13:30 +0000

Geno Delafose is coming back to Lake Charles this weekend! Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boogie will be performing live Friday night, May 17th at Yesterdays night club.

Have you ever seen Geno in concert? Here is what to expect!