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No Kings Resistance Gathering in Lake Charles, Louisiana | Saturday, October 18, 2025

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October 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Shoe leather reporting at No Kings protest Oct. 18 at Lock Park in Lake Charles, La.
Shoe leather reporting at No Kings protest Oct. 18 at Lock Park in Lake Charles, La.
December 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Calcasieu Parish is paving the way for new developments with recent rezoning approvals, including contractor shops and convenience stores!

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Police Jury approves multiple rezoning requests and permits across Calcasieu Parish
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury approved several rezoning ordinances and routine permits, including changes to allow contractor storage at Peugeot Road, a convenience store at Miller Avenue, and removal of stipulations for a Highway 27 South site.
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September 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Calcasieu Parish is investing $2.5 million to upgrade its emergency alert system with 27 new sirens, enhancing safety and coverage for residents!

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Calcasieu Parish approves $2.5 million contract for siren replacement project
The police jury accepted a $2,500,000 low bid from Louisiana Radio Communications to install 27 new parish-wide emergency sirens and discussed timing and coverage details including an estimated 400 workdays for project completion once started.
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July 25, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Calcasieu Parish takes a significant step towards improving connectivity by backing a federal grant application to replace the aging Black Bayou Bridge, with an estimated timeline of just 18 months!

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Police Jury backs DOT grant application to replace Black Bayou Bridge; timeline estimated at 18 months
The Police Jury adopted a resolution supporting a U.S. Department of Transportation grant application to replace the Black Bayou Bridge; parish staff told members DOTD's early timeline was about 18 months from inspection.
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September 20, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has approved a series of significant contracts and ordinances, paving the way for improved infrastructure and community services.

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Police Jury approves multiple engineering contracts, servitudes, ordinances and bid awards
At its May 7 meeting the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury carried a series of routine motions to approve engineering contracts, utility servitudes, a 25 mph ordinance, multiple bid awards and grants; several condemnation items were deferred for 30 days.
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May 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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The Calcasieu Parish School Board made significant decisions, including a $12 million bond resolution and plans for a special election—find out what else was on the agenda!

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Votes at a glance: April 28 Calcasieu Parish School Board meeting
The board approved motions including entering executive session on a claim, a lease renewal, a $12 million general-obligation bond resolution, a special election order for Nov. 3, 2026, a reappointment to the Chennault Airport Authority Board and multiple procurement and contract actions.
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May 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has awarded a $383,619.60 contract for the reconstruction of Huey Miller Road, but a crucial bidding rule nearly led to a bid disqualification!

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Jury accepts $383,619.60 bid for Huey Miller Road reconstruction; purchasing agent clarifies bid responsiveness
The jury approved the low responsive bid of Empire Dirt Works for $383,619.60 for the Huey Miller Road reconstruction and overlay project; purchasing agent Christy Cumberland explained that failure to acknowledge addenda on the Louisiana Public Works bid form renders a bid nonresponsive.
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July 25, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has taken decisive action by condemning multiple properties, awarding significant construction contracts, and enhancing correctional health services—all in a single meeting!

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Police Jury approves condemnations, awards park and building bids and signs service contracts
At its July 2 meeting the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury ordered several structures condemned and removed within 30 days, awarded construction bids for White Oak Park and 901 Lakeshore, amended behavioral health services for correctional facilities, and approved multiple routine resolutions and appointments.
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July 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Senate Bill 442 has been favorably advanced, promising to boost local aviation jobs and keep Calcasieu Parish competitive in the aircraft maintenance industry.

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Committee advances bill to continue local aircraft-repair sales tax exemption in Calcasieu Parish
On April 27, 2026, the House Ways and Means Committee reported Senate Bill 442 favorably. The bill would continue a local sales- and use-tax exemption for repairs, upgrades and overhauls on aircraft registered outside Louisiana when work is performed at qualifying facilities in Calcasieu Parish.
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April 29, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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The Calcasieu Parish Planning & Zoning Board has given the green light to a massive 1,100-acre solar facility, despite concerns over flooding and safety from local residents.

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Calcasieu Planning board approves roughly 1,100‑acre Southern Prairie solar facility after mixed public comment
The Calcasieu Parish Planning & Zoning Board approved a zoning exception for the Southern Prairie Solar and energy storage project—about 1,100 acres—after proponents cited resilience and local co‑op support and a nearby resident warned of flooding, wildlife loss and storm hazards; construction is tentatively planned for 2027 and permitting remains required.
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June 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Calcasieu Parish has officially greenlit the rezoning needed to pave the way for two major natural gas pipelines, but not without a notable juror recusal.

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Jury approves rezoning to allow two natural-gas pipelines; recusal recorded on the record
The Police Jury adopted an ordinance approving rezoning at multiple parcels to allow two natural gas pipelines in accordance with ordinance 3893; a juror recusal was noted on the record before the motion carried.
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August 27, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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Calcasieu Parish is on the brink of a transformative judicial milestone with the construction of a sprawling 108,000-square-foot courthouse set to redefine the downtown landscape!

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Calcasieu Parish receives update on 108,000-square-foot judicial complex under construction
Parish officials received a progress update on the new Calcasieu Parish Judicial Complex—notice to proceed was issued 08/18/2025; the facility is planned as 108,000 sq ft with 10 courtrooms and contractors report more than 260 days without a recordable accident.
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August 27, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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As hurricane season approaches its peak, officials warn Calcasieu Parish residents to prepare for a forecast of up to 13 named storms, including potentially 6 hurricanes!

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Homeland Security official urges Calcasieu residents to prepare as hurricane season nears peak
Jared Mays, director of the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, told the Ways and Means committee that NOAA’s updated forecast calls for 7–13 named storms this season and advised residents to sign up for parish emergency alerts.
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August 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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June 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Calcasieu Parish just greenlit major zoning changes, paving the way for new developments including a health club and a contractor shop!

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Calcasieu Planning & Zoning: accessory‑building exception and two rezonings approved; meeting adjourns
At the June 16 meeting the board approved an accessory‑building exception for Olsen Road and approved two rezonings — a contractor shop on Bunker Road and a C3 designation for a health‑club site on Highway 1256 — all with staff conditions; the meeting also set the next meeting for July 21, 2026.
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June 20, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury just greenlit new liquor permits, major infrastructure projects, and a solid waste management overhaul—big moves for the community!

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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury approves permits, contracts and gaming‑fund allocations; adopts solid‑waste manual
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on May 21 approved multiple permits, property sales and contract amendments, adopted the 2027 Solid Waste Management Manual and accepted gaming‑fund grant recommendations totaling $767,368; the jury also approved a right‑of‑way agreement with Bright Speed for fiber installation and entered an executive session on a separate DOTD dispute.
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May 22, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Major construction on the I-10 Calcasieu Bridge is set to begin this summer, bringing significant traffic changes to Westlake—are you prepared for the impacts?

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Calcasieu Bridge team details early construction steps, warns of summer traffic impacts in Westlake
Project team for the Calcasieu I‑10 bridge told the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury the project will start drill‑shaft work this summer, build a new parallel bridge and widen interchanges; officials warned of lane reductions and a late‑July–August closure for crane assembly and modular moves.
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May 10, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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Calcasieu Parish has declared April 12-18, 2026, as National Telecommunicator Week, honoring the heroic efforts of those who answered a staggering 113,763 911 calls last year!

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Police Jury proclaims April 12–18 National Telecommunicator Week, cites 113,763 911 calls last year
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury adopted a proclamation recognizing National Telecommunicator Week. Liaison Miss Eason reported the 911 center handled 113,763 calls last year, averaging 338 per day with an average answer time of eight seconds.
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April 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury made significant moves this week, condemning multiple structures and approving a staggering $28 million drainage project!

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Police Jury approves multiple condemnations, bid awards and routine resolutions; reappoints Mike Granger
At its April 9 meeting the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury approved condemnations for multiple properties with 30‑day removal orders, accepted several low bids including a $28.09 million recommendation for a drainage project, approved routine resolutions and reappointed Mike Granger to the West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board.
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April 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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Major progress is underway for the East Calcasieu Parish waterworks project as the Police Jury approves key agreements and property expropriations along Highway 90 East!

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Police Jury approves servitude agreements and property expropriations for East Calcasieu consolidated waterworks project
Jurors adopted servitude agreements and approved expropriation of properties on Highway 90 East in Lake Charles to advance the East Calcasieu Parish consolidated waterworks project.
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February 27, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Calcasieu Parish is taking a bold step against the opioid crisis with new funding aimed at youth prevention programs—could this be the change we need?

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Calcasieu Parish approves 2025 opioid abatement grants; juror urges youth prevention programs
The police jury approved a cooperative endeavor agreement using opioid abatement settlement funds for 2025. Juror Mr. Smith thanked staff and urged that future funding target prevention programs for preteens and school‑age youth as well as adult services.
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February 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board has recommended a major rezoning that could transform a 166-acre site into a rail-served hub for bulk materials, but local residents are raising serious concerns about noise and traffic impacts.

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Calcasieu planning board approves rezoning for Houston River Road rail-served aggregate yard after resident concerns
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend rezoning a 166-acre tract at 3979 Houston River Road to heavy industrial (I-2) to permit rail-served bulk material storage. Applicant pledged dust controls and a 50-foot undisturbed buffer; nearby residents urged traffic studies and stronger stipulations.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM