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Sand Bags Available at Burton Complex
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury along with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana National Guard have opened a new pre-bagged sand bag distribution site at the Burton Complex parking lot at 7001 Gulf Highway South of Lake Charles.
08/28/2017
Police Jury Offices Closed Monday
All Calcasieu Parish Police Jury offices will be closed Monday August 28th due to flooding from Hurricane Harvey.
08/27/2017 2:42 PM
Residents Asked to Avoid Travel
Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness officials are asking residents to avoid travel for the duration of the current heavy rain event caused by Hurricane Harvey.
08/27/2017 1:49 PM
Here's a Sandbag Update for Sunday 8/27/17
Supplies at each site will be restocked as long as weather permits.
08/26/2017 4:52 PM
Pre-Bagged Sandbags Available at Burton Complex
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury along with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana National Guard have opened a new pre-bagged sand bag distribution site at the Burton Complex parking lot at 7001 Gulf Highway South of Lake Charles.
08/26/2017 1:02 PM
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Issues Emergency Declaration
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, under the direction of President Kevin Guidry, has issued an Emergency Declaration ahead of Hurricane Harvey.
08/25/2017
Calcasieu River to Remain Closed Due to Effects of TS Harvey
In anticipation of flooding and storm surges caused by Hurricane Harvey, the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, in consultation with Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso, issued an executive order to close the Calcasieu River to all recreational boat traffic b
08/25/2017
The Parish Line: What's Going On With the I-10 Bridge Replacement Project?
Do you want to find out what the latest developments are in the I-10 Bridge Replacement Project?
08/17/2017
More Rain Means More Mosquitoes
The recent rainy weather means more mosquitoes – with many more continuing to hatch daily.
08/16/2017 9:00 AM
Planning and Zoning Group Recommends Revisions to Ward 1 Corridor Overlay District Standards
At the request of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Planning and Zoning Liaison Group, the draft revisions to the Ward 1 Corridor Overlay District Standards have been amended to specifically allow off-premises signs on U.S. 171 only.
08/14/2017 3:00 PM
Roundabout at Intersection of Ham Reid and Nelson Roads Will Open Monday
The roundabout at the intersection of Ham Reid and Nelson roads will be open to traffic starting about 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14.
08/11/2017 4:30 PM
Parishwide Drainage Liaison Committee Hears Ordinance Revision Proposal
At its Aug. 8 meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Parishwide Drainage Liaison Committee heard of several changes to its proposed drainage ordinance revisions.
08/08/2017 4:31 PM
Parish's Public Works Offices Closed for Employee Training
All offices of the Calcasieu Parish Division of Public Works will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 for the department’s annual employee training.
08/07/2017 4:00 PM
West Nile Virus Activity Still on the Rise in LA
West Nile Virus activity has continued to be on the rise in Louisiana over the past couple of weeks – and Calcasieu Parish is no longer in the clear.
08/04/2017 2:00 PM
Abshire Sworn In as New District 5 Police Juror
Brian Abshire was sworn in as the new District 5 Calcasieu Parish Police Juror during the July 27 Police Jury Committee meeting.
08/03/2017 3:00 PM
Human Services Board Honors Two Graduates
07/28/2017 1:00 PM
Abshire Sworn In As New District 5 Police Juror
Brian Abshire was sworn in as the new District 5 Calcasieu Parish Police Juror during the July 27 Police Jury Committee meeting.
07/27/2017 4:21 PM
The Parish Line: Litter Prevention Education Bill
The recently approved House Bill 111 requires that litter prevention education be taught in all of Louisiana's public schools.
07/25/2017 5:00 AM
Residents Enjoy Movies Under the Stars with 'Yogi Bear'
Residents took in the great outdoors at Prien Lake Park on Friday night while enjoying the antics of Yogi Bear and Boo Boo in the live action/computer animated comedy, “Yogi Bear.”
07/17/2017 12:06 AM
Police Jury Honors Two Winning Groups
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury honored two groups at its Thursday meeting - the South Lake Charles Blue All-Star T-Ball Team and the Hamilton Christian Academy's BETA Club.
07/14/2017 3:28 PM