Saturday’s contest between the McNeese Cowboys (6-5, 0-0 Southland) and the New Orleans Privateers (2-9, 0-1 Southland) at ...

Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta caused significant damage to the city of Lake Charles, impacting many local service ...

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Dwight Louis Arceneaux Jr., 34, 2002 Denise St. — ...

A Lake Charles pair have been arrested in the 2023 death of an infant. Police Lt. Jeffrey Keenum said officers responded to a ...

The New Year’s Eve Ball Drop is back in downtown Jennings, 8 p.m.-midnight, Tuesday, Dec. 31. The second annual New Year’s ...

McNeese State University honor students were recognized at fall commencement ceremonies held Dec. 13 in the McNeese Legacy ...

Rotary International recently awarded Doris Maricle, American Press staff writer, the Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition ...

Team Green-Keep Greater Lake Charles Beautiful is set to host its second annual Christmas Tree Recycling event 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Best bets are available for when the Las Vegas Raiders (3-12) visit the New Orleans Saints (5-10) at Caesars Superdome on ...

The city of Jennings is eyeing the old Jennings Elementary School property at the corner of Florence Street and East Academy ...

Due to delivery issues with today’s edition of the American Press, our e-edition is available for free online by visiting ...

Natalie Jordan, 33, has loved literature since she was little. In her Teacher of the Year portfolio, she recalled how she ...