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Watch the National Weather Service's weather briefings for Thursday, July 11
Did you miss the 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. live streams of the National Weather Service's Thursday briefings? If so, you can catch up here.
07/11/2019
Item Donations Needed for July 28-29 Homeless Shelter Community Resource Fair
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Human Services Department is now collecting items for its upcoming Homeless Shelter Community Resource Fair, which will be held July 28-29 at the Allen P. August Multipurpose Annex, 2001 Moeling St. in Lake Charles.
07/11/2019
Watch the National Weather Service Briefings for July 10
Did you miss the 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. live streams of the National Weather Service briefings? If so, you can catch up here.
07/10/2019
Residents Encouraged to Report Flood Damage
Have you or someone you know experienced home or business flooding during recent severe weather events?
07/06/2019
Police Jury Receives Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
July 2, 2019 – The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury received their Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for 2018 at their July 2 regular meeting, with the auditing firm of McElroy, Quirk and Burch presenting a clean report.
07/02/2019 2:08 PM
American Job Center, Workforce Development Board Makes Temporary Move to 1011 Lakeshore Drive
The American Job Center and the Workforce Development Board are preparing to move their offices temporarily while their building, now located at 2424 Third St. in Lake Charles, is under construction.
07/01/2019 1:21 PM
American Job Center to Host Summer Quarterly Job Fair on July 10
The American Job Center encourages job seekers and employers to take part in the Summer Quarterly Job Fair, which will take place from 9 a.m. - noon, Wednesday, July 10 at the Lake Charles Civic Center’s Exhibition Hall.
06/20/2019 2:21 PM
Learn Life-Saving Safety Skills at Community Family Safety Expo on June 22
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Medical Reserve Corps is hosting a free Community Family Safety Expo from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Burton Coliseum Complex, 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles.
06/14/2019
Five Local Business Owners Complete First Phase of Asset Builder’s Small Business Capitalization Program
Five local business owners have successfully completed the first phase of the Asset Builder’s Small Business Capitalization Program.
06/14/2019
Calcasieu Parish Waterworks District No. 5 Issues Boil Order for Portion of Broad Street
Calcasieu Parish Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 has issued a boil order, effective immediately, for a portion of the district due to a water main break.
06/13/2019
Calcasieu Parish Waterworks District No. 5 Lifts Boil Order
Calcasieu Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 has lifted the boil advisory for residents living on East Nick Claire Lane, from Kade Daniel to East Jake Oliver Lane, and East Jake Oliver addresses higher than 5532.
06/11/2019 4:46 PM
Several Parish Roads Closed Due to High Water
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have announced the following closures due to high water:
06/06/2019
Calcasieu Parish Waterworks District No. 5 Lifts Boil Advisory
Calcasieu Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 has lifted the boil advisory for residents living on Broad Street from Goodman Road, west to Bunker Road and for Hackberry, Jones and Oak streets.
06/05/2019 2:21 PM
American Job Center Seeking Applicants for Certified Lineman Program
The South Louisiana Community College’s Acadian Campus in Crowley, LA, will soon offer a Certified Power Lineman Training Program.
06/03/2019
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Recognizes Parish Schools That Participated in the Parish Government Roadshow
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury recognized the nine parish schools that participated in the 2018-2019 Parish Government Roadshow.
05/31/2019
And the winners of the Bookmark Contest are.....
05/29/2019 8:24 AM
THE PARISH LINE: Calcasieu Drainage Coalition Hosts Workshop Featuring Netherlands Drainage Experts
The Calcasieu Drainage Coalition recently hosted a workshop featuring drainage experts from the Netherland
05/29/2019
Calcasieu River, English Bayou Now Open
The Calcasieu River and English Bayou are now open to recreational boat traffic.
05/24/2019
Police Jury Announces Kickoff of 2019's Summer Food Service Program
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Human Services Department’s Summer Food Service Program kicked off June 3 at several Calcasieu Parish locations.
05/22/2019
All Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Offices Closed May 27 for Memorial Day
All Calcasieu Parish Police Jury departments will be closed Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28.
05/22/2019