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Southerly is saying goodbye, for now

by Lyndsey Gilpin May 1, 2023May 3, 2023

After five years, we’re ending our current operations and pursuing more sustainable options for community-led environmental justice journalism.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

Cancer Alley community leaders reflect on Ida as hurricane season looms

by Michael Esealuka April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

The Louisiana Just Recovery Network stepped in to rebuild homes in 2021. They’re still at it—and working to create jobs for former industrial plant workers in the process.

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Event: Biking Through Lake Charles

by Carl M. Ambrose Jr. April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

Event: Visit Lake Charles and Biking Through Lake Charles, LLC Bike Ride Location: Laguna’s Restaurant on the Lake Date: April, 18,2023 Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. It was a lovely southwest Louisiana evening, when a group of tourism professionals from Germany and several members of Visit Lake Charles took a ride through Lake Charles with […]

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Lake Charles City Council Special Meeting & Agenda Meeting 3/28/23

by Carl M. Ambrose Jr. April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

The special meeting focused on a report saying some water plants are out of compliance.

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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Meeting 4/4/23

by Carl M. Ambrose Jr. April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

The budget committee gave its report, and there were several board appointments.

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Westlake City Council 4/17/23

by Natalie McLendon April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

The city adopted numerous ordinances and prepared for the summer feeding program.

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Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Meeting 4/18/23

by Natalie McLendon April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

The board approved one exception and rezoned property for a contractor’s shop. 

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