Wednesday, January 9 2013 11:10 AM EST2013-01-09 16:10:04 GMT
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service. The watch area includes the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes effectiveMore >>
The Flash Flood Watch continues for the entire viewing area which includes the parishes of Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St.More >>
Wednesday, January 9 2013 11:03 AM EST2013-01-09 16:03:00 GMT
The name Joel Sonnier is a familiar one if you're a fan of Louisiana music. After decades in the business, Sonnier is still busy recording songs. He calls it "Americajun," a blending of American countryMore >>
The name Joel Sonnier is a familiar one if you're a fan of Louisiana music. After decades in the business, Sonnier is still busy recording songs. He calls it "Americajun," a blending of American countryMore >>
Wednesday, January 9 2013 10:51 AM EST2013-01-09 15:51:08 GMT
Multiple media outlets are reporting that former Governor Edwin Edwards and his wife Trina are expecting a baby. The couple announced last year that they were trying to have a baby. There's no officialMore >>
There's no official confirmation, but WVUE-TV in New Orleans says a friend of Edwin Edwards confirmed the pregnancy.More >>
Wednesday, January 9 2013 8:11 AM EST2013-01-09 13:11:57 GMT
LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Work on a new parking garage at McNeese State University is expected to be finished in March. McNeese Director for Public relations Candace Townsend says weather has caused someMore >>
The new student parking garage being built at McNeese State University is expected to be finished in a few months.More >>
Wednesday, January 9 2013 8:09 AM EST2013-01-09 13:09:03 GMT
The old married student housing near the McNeese football stadium are vacant and have been for a few years now. The University plans to demolish the dorm rooms and put something better in its place. ButMore >>
Plenty of ideas floating around on what will replace the old married student housing, such as overflow parking, extra space for tailgating ... and a basketball arena? More >>
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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) -
Congressman Charles Boustany came to Lake Charles today to meet with local businesses to discuss economic growth.
Boustany said Louisiana grew no more than one-percent economically within the first six months of 2011.
"Bottom line is we did not grow like other southern states did," he said. "We got too many people who are out of jobs, we have an economy that's languishing and we got to do a number of things to get things moving forward."
Boustany said the chemical industry plays an important role in both the local and national economies. He said we rely too much on foreign oil and should become more independent by drilling on all of the U.S. coasts.
By going directly to these businesses, Boustany was about to see the challenges they are currently facing due to competition nationally and internationally.
"I want to hear directly from the job creators and that's the best way to understand what is the business environment and how do we get this state and our community and country moving again," he said.