Six SWLA Students Named Winners in Environmental Awareness Poster Contest

Six SWLA students have been named as Stormwater Pollution Division winners in the “Environmental Awareness Poster Contest,” sponsored by the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana Environmental Affairs Committee and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

03/05/2018 12:22 PM

Animal Services Hosting Annual Drive-Thru Rabies Vaccination Clinic in Lake Charles

Calcasieu Parish Animal Services' drive-thru rabies clinic in Lake Charles is coming up April 14.

03/02/2018

Calcasieu River, English Bayou to Close on Friday Due to Flooding

Due to recent heavy rains north of Calcasieu Parish, the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has issued an Emergency Declaration to close the Calcasieu River, effective at noon on Friday.

03/01/2018

Prien Lake Park Boat Launch to Close March 5 for Construction

The Prien Lake Park Boat Launch, along with the park’s north and south parking lots, will close Monday, March 5, for construction.

02/27/2018

Drainage Committee Approves Proposed Maintenance Study

At its Feb. 20 meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Parishwide Drainage Liaison Committee approved a proposed phase of study for drainage maintenance. The recommendation goes to the full Police Jury at an upcoming meeting.

02/21/2018 11:11 AM

What is the Coastal Master Plan?

Calcasieu Parish's Coastal Master Plan, which was approved by the Police Jury at its Feb. 15 meeting, features more than a dozen projects to help protect the coastline from flooding and erosion.

02/16/2018

'What's Next?' The 2018 Youth Summit/Job Fair Is Ready to Help Young People Find Gainful Employment

The Calcasieu Workforce Center (CWC) will host its 10th annual Youth Summit/Job Fair from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles.

02/14/2018

Parish Offices Closed Tuesday for Mardi Gras

All Calcasieu Parish Police Jury departments will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, for Mardi Gras.

02/12/2018

Get Rid of Your 'E-Waste' During E-Recycle Day on March 3

If you want to get rid of any old electronics, CITGO's annual E-Recycle Day, scheduled for Saturday, March 3, is the time to do it.

02/05/2018 3:59 PM

Mobile Phone gets you instant access to eBooks and audiobooks!

02/01/2018 9:45 AM

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) Phone Lines to Open Feb. 5

Calcasieu Parish residents can make an appointment to apply for financial assistance for their electricity and gas utility expenses starting Monday, Feb. 5. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) benefited nearly 8,200 people in 2016 – 2017.

01/23/2018

Food for Seniors Food Box Distribution Rescheduled for Jan. 31

The Food for Seniors Program’s food box distribution has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 31, at all sites.

01/22/2018

No Food for Seniors Distribution This Week

The Food for Seniors Program will not distribute senior food boxes at any of its distribution sites this week.

01/18/2018

East Solid Waste Convenience Center to Reopen Jan. 18

The East Calcasieu Solid Waste Center, located at 5500 B Swift Plant Road in Lake Charles, will reopen Thursday, Jan. 18, after being closed for two months for construction.

01/12/2018

Bares, White Elected as Police Jury President, Vice President for 2018

At its Jan. 4 regular meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury elected Judd Bares as its 2018 president and Kevin White as its vice president.

01/04/2018

'Friendly Faces' Needed to Help at Burton Coliseum for Upcoming Events

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is looking for extra help to work upcoming events at the Burton Complex.

01/03/2018 2:54 PM

SBA Now Offering Disaster Assistance to LA Businesses, Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Harvey

Good news for Louisiana - low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Harvey.

01/03/2018

Earn Some Post-Christmas Cash By Working Events at Burton Complex

12/22/2017 12:25 PM

Ready for Auto Renewals?

12/18/2017 9:59 AM

Christmas Lighting Display at Prien Lake Park Is a Sight to See

Have you seen the Christmas Lighting Display at Prien Lake Park yet?

12/18/2017