Calcasieu Parish Police Jury 3/23/23
Agency holding meeting: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023, 5:30 pm Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. Summary The jury had several conversations about planning and development...
View ArticleSulphur City Council Meeting 4/10/23
Documenter name: Natalie McLendon Agency holding meeting: Sulphur City Council Date: Monday, April 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM Summary The city approved rate changes for permits, water, sewer, and trash...
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A year after N.C. fertilizer plant fire, slow progress towards bilingual...
This story is in partnership with Enlace Latino NC. Léalo en español. Sandra Galindo stood in a school gymnasium in Winston-Salem, a headset pressed against her ear. To her delight—and relief—Galindo,...
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Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Meeting 4/18/23
Documenter Name: Natalie McLendon Agency Holding Meeting: Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM Summary The board approved one exception and rezoned...
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Westlake City Council 4/17/23
Documenter name: Natalie McLendon Agency holding meeting: Westlake City Council Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 Summary The city adopted numerous ordinances and prepared for the summer feeding program....
View ArticleCalcasieu Parish Police Jury Meeting 4/4/23
Agency holding meeting: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 5:30 pm Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr The Scene There was a stream of people with multiple conversations, and...
View ArticleLake Charles City Council Special Meeting & Agenda Meeting 3/28/23
Agency holding meeting: Lake Charles City Council Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 5:30 PM Documenter: Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. The Scene The chambers were about half-filled with spectators and city...
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Event: Biking Through Lake Charles
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...
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Cancer Alley community leaders reflect on Ida as hurricane season looms
On a rainy Saturday in September 2021, Robert Taylor’s home in Reserve, La. was abuzz with volunteers in respirators and hazmat suits. As they cycled in and out of the house, arms filled with moldy...
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Southerly is saying goodbye, for now
On a Thursday morning in December 2016, I sent the first Southerly newsletter out to 150 people. “The goal is twofold,” I wrote, “to shed light on the best journalism and the most pressing...
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