Located along the western edge of Calcasieu Parish, Vinton is home to Delta Downs and is often the first glimpse many visitors from Texas get of Louisiana.
Louisiana Lawmakers Say Sports Betting Could Begin This Fall
The bill to legalize sports betting in Louisiana is finally working its way toward legislative passage in Baton Rouge.
It's Not 'Just Stuff'
It's always the same after a disaster. People tell us how lucky we are to have only lost "stuff" - but sometimes, that "stuff" means everything.
Flood Disaster Assistance for Elderly
Elderly residents who have been impacted or displaced due to the recent flooding in SWLA are eligible for assistance.
Louisiana Deptartment of Health To Offer At-Home Vaccinations
Many elderly and ill Louisiana residents have had a hard time getting to vaccination sites to receive their COVID-19 shots.
Don't Look Now but There Is a Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf
The last thing Southwest Louisiana wants to see is a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico but, unfortunately, there is one right now.
City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Police Jury Offices Reopen
As of today, the City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Police Jury Offices will reopen and services will start running again.
UPDATE: All CPSB Schools Now Closed for the Remainder of the Week
In a late night reversal of today's earlier announcement, CPSB has announced all schools and facilities will be closed for the remainder of the week.
Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Southwest Louisiana
Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a State of Emergency in SWLA due to the flooding and incoming weather later this week.
At This Point, Are We Numb to Catastrophic Events in SWLA?
For this little article, I am going to go outside of my normal style and just pose a question I asked myself yesterday.
Sandbags Now Available For Calcasieu Parish Residents
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has announced the opening of several sandbag locations.
Things Closed in Southwest Louisiana Today Due To Flooding
All the rain and flooding prompted officials from all over the parish to make a decision on what to do next.
Some Insurance Companies Are Looking Like the Bad Guys
Many of these insurance companies are not providing assurance for their customers.