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Close to 5M could become uninsured if Congress doesn’t extend subsidies, report says

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A patient goes to a physical therapy session at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, La. Without congressional action, more than 7 million people who buy their health insurance on Affordable Care Act marketplaces will pay much higher premiums next year. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)Without congressional action, more than 7 million people who buy their health insurance on Affordable Care Act marketplaces would pay much higher prem…See the Story

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Resolution expected to let it be known carbon capture projects not wanted in Allen Parish - American Press

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The Allen Parish Police Jury is expected to introduce a resolution on Monday, Oct. 6, stating that Allen Parish does not want any Class V or Class VI carbon capture and sequestration projects in the parish. Police Juror Joe Perkins and Renee Savant, of the Louisiana Co2 Alliance and the CO2 Chronicles, discussed the proposed resolution during a community meeting Monday in Kinder to discuss CO2 injection and sequestration projects in the area. Pa…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators have a new owner. What's next for the team?

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"I think the Gumbeaux Gators could be the number one team in the league, from a standpoint of attendance and the standpoint of just a fan experience, the facility is second to none, and the community loves baseball."Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Citadel Completions Redelivers a VIP Boeing 757 for an NBA Team: A Slam Dunk in Luxury and Performance

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LAKE CHARLES, La., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In the world of professional sports, excellence isn't just expected on the court, it's demanded in every aspect of the game, including how team's travel. Citadel Completions has once again raised the bar, delivering a fully reconfigured and refurbished VIP Boeing 757 for an NBA team in record time. In a downtime of just four months, the aircraft underwent a complete cabin transformation while also …Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Sarah Emmalyn Henson - American Press

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Sarah “Sally” Henson, age 87, of Westlake, La. passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Sarah was born on Sept. 6, 1938 in Kilgore, Texas to Joseph and Exine Peters. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Hixson Funeral Chapel in Westlake. followed by her funeral at 2 p.m. with Bro. Gil Broussard officiating. A private family burial will be held in Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings.Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

John Lucas Cocchiara - American Press

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John Lucas Cocchiara died peacefully on Sept. 28, 2025, at 86 years old. He was born on Sept. 16, 1939, in New Orleans and was raised there by his parents Joseph and Rose DiLeo Cocchiara. He attended Tulane University and Tulane University School of Medicine. He married Bonnie Sue Harris in 1960. John started his medical practice as a general surgeon in 1971 and practiced for over 40 years in Lake Charles, La. He enjoyed helping patients and th…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

‘Movies Under the Star’s returns with ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ - American Press

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Cassidy: Democrats need to 'swallow a little bit of pride,' accept funding extension proposal - American Press

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U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., asked Democratic leadership to “swallow a little bit of pride so that middle-class America doesn’t pay the price” during a news conference over the phone on Tuesday. The U.S. government entered a shutdown on Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a spending bill. The deadlock stems from disputes over health care provisions, with Democrats pushing to expand subsidies and Republicans demanding an extension. About 75…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Sowela boasts 20 percent enrollment increase - American Press

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Enrollment growth at Sowela Technical Community College has reached a new milestone. Enrollment numbers have seen a more than 20 percent year-over-year increase. Including non-credit students, enrollment has exceeded 4,500 students for the first time in the college’s 87-year history. The college has also experienced growth in the number of enrolled credit hours, which has increased from 35,502 to 40,613. Sowela celebrated the win on Wednesday wi…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

Audit: Three Calcasieu schools may have mishandled more than $20,000 in funding - American Press

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Two Calcasieu schools are being investigated following internal audits that uncovered potential cases of mishandled funds. A 2024 report released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor on Monday flagged possible mishandling of more than $20,000 discovered during internal audits across three schools: Sulphur High, LaGrange High and Kaufman Elementary. In the fall of 2023, $2,335 went missing while a clerk covered bookkeeping duties at LaGrange High…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

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