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American Job Center Seeking Applicants for Certified Lineman Program
Spots are still open for area residents who want to enroll in the Certified Power Lineman Training Program at South Louisiana Community College’s Acadian Campus in Crowley, LA.
10/17/2019
Quarterly Job Fair to be Held Oct. 23 in Welsh, La.
The American Job Center encourages job seekers and employers to take part in the Fall Quarterly Job Fair, which will take place from 9 a.m. - noon, Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Welsh Community Center, 101 Palmer St., in Welsh.
10/04/2019
Early Voting to be Held Sept. 28 - Oct. 5
Early voting for the Oct. 12, 2019 election will take place 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 28 - Oct. 5 (excluding Sunday, Sept. 29) in Calcasieu Parish.
09/26/2019 2:19 PM
Residents Encouraged to Comment on Proposed Ordinance for Small Cell Wireless Facilities
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board heard a presentation at its Sept. 17 meeting about a proposed Calcasieu Parish Police Jury ordinance on small cell wireless facilities in public rights-of-way.
09/19/2019 4:00 PM
Parish Places High Water Signs on Several Roads
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has placed high water signs on several parish roads:
09/19/2019 12:18 PM
Mosquito Pool from Eastern Calcasieu Parish Tests Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Calcasieu Parish Mosquito Control received confirmation from the state that one of the mosquito pools from Eastern Calcasieu Parish - collections of mosquitoes from different areas in the parish - has tested positive for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis – or EEE.
09/06/2019 4:34 PM
One Calcasieu Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Calcasieu Parish Mosquito Control received confirmation from the state on Friday that one of the parish's mosquito pools - collections of mosquitoes from different areas in the parish - have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.
08/23/2019 3:10 PM
Old Spanish Trail/Coach Williams Drive Intersection Closure to Begin Aug. 26
The intersection of Old Spanish Trail and Coach Williams Drive/Reynaud Road will be closed for an estimated 120 days beginning Monday, Aug. 26, for the construction of a new roundabout.
08/21/2019
Spend a Saturday at the Beach - All for a Good Cause - for Beach Sweep 2019
Want to spend a Saturday at the beach - and help save the environment at the same time?
08/21/2019
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) Phone Lines to Open Aug. 7
Calcasieu Parish residents can make appointments to apply for financial assistance for their electricity and gas utility expenses through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) starting Wednesday, Aug. 7.
08/01/2019
Police Jury Staff Fights Giant Salvinia in Holbrook Park Pond
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Facility Management staff received a boost in its efforts to eradicate giant salvinia in the Holbrook Park Pond. At a recent meeting, the Police Jury approved a right of entry and maintenance agreement with area landowners.
07/24/2019
Calcasieu River Reopens to Recreational Boat Traffic
The Calcasieu River is now open to recreational boat traffic.
07/19/2019
OHSEP, Parish Team to Begin Flooding Damage Assessments
In the wake of the flooding caused by Hurricane Barry, the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Parish Damage Assessment Team will begin doing visual, drive-by inspections of impacted areas in Calcasieu Parish.
07/16/2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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