American Press

The American Press serves as the main newspaper for the Shearman Corporation, which also owns publications in Hobbs, New Mexico, and Trinidad, Colorado.

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Courtney Mott: Students are opened to a world of knowledge through reading and writing - American Press

5 days ago | americanpress.com | Emily Burleigh

Courtney Mott, 35, dreamed of being a teacher since she was young. She was born and raised in Mamou, and educated by the teachers there. Those educators emboldened her to become one herself because of the way they instilled the love of learning in her. But this wasn’t the most important impact they had.
Jim Beam column:Motorists 'at their wits' end' - American Press

5 days ago | americanpress.com | Jim Beam

Published 6:43 am Saturday, April 19, 2025 You would think that the high cost of auto insurance is so controversial in Louisiana that its public officials would be working together for solutions. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to be happening. The Advocate called the current situation “a high-stakes legal and political battle between Gov.
Earth Day party: Two-day festival aims to raise environmental awareness - American Press

6 days ago | americanpress.com | Emily Burleigh

Published 5:55 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 Southwest Louisiana is invited to celebrate the Earth this weekend with art, music and action. Earth Fest is a two-day festival celebrating local artistry, live music and environmental sustainability. Hosted by Grateful Dave’s Foundation, a local non-profit focused on sponsoring live music and community-based events, the festival offers two days of fun that highlight environmental causes.
New charge filed against former DeRidder mayor accused of sexual relationship with teen - American Press

6 days ago | americanpress.com | Crystal Stevenson

Published 4:28 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 The indictment against former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts was amended this week to add the additional charge of felony indecent behavior with a juvenile.
The Children's Museum will open Monday - American Press

6 days ago | americanpress.com | Crystal Stevenson

Published 3:04 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 The doors to the Children’s Museum at Port Wonder will open bright and early Monday morning. “Please note that we do anticipate crowds and will have to pause letting people in at peak times,” said Executive Director Allyson Montgomery. The doors will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Sulphur Council will consider rate hike on utilities next month - American Press

6 days ago | americanpress.com | Emily Burleigh

Published 1:52 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 The Sulphur City Council will make several fiscal decisions next month. Proposals about water, sewer and trash collection fees, and next year’s budget, were introduced at the City Council meeting on Monday. Last year, the American Press reported that the council approved $5.75 in utility increases: a $1.50 water increase, $2.90 sewer increase, $1.45 capital recovery fee — a charge that goes directly to the Water and Wastewater Capital Fund.
Westlake Theatre to perform ‘Tarzan’ tonight - American Press

1 week ago | americanpress.com | Emily Burleigh

Published 9:50 am Thursday, April 17, 2025 The Westlake High Theatre group is bringing the story of Tarzan to the stage at 7 p.m. tonight at the school, 1000 Garden Drive. The group will perform the full-length, 90-minute Broadway musical production of “Tarzan.” Based on Disney’s 1999 animated film of the same name, “Tarzan” tells the story of a baby orphaned after a shipwreck on the West African Coast. He (portrayed by Kaden Hasty) was taken in by a troop of gorillas and raised in the jungle.
'Budding Talents' showcases up and coming regional talent - American Press

1 week ago | americanpress.com | Crystal Stevenson

Published 6:20 am Thursday, April 17, 2025 Southwest Louisiana is invited to immerse itself in the world of “Budding Talents,” the latest exhibition on display at Imperial Calcasieu Museum. “We want to showcase some of the up and coming talent of this region — whether that is high school, college or nontraditional artists,” said Ashley Royer, the museum’s creative director.
Sheriff: Tax renewal vital to law enforcement operations - American Press

1 week ago | americanpress.com | Crystal Stevenson

Published 5:48 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Sheriff Stitch Guillory said a local tax renewal Calcasieu Parish voters will see on their May 3 ballots is vital to law enforcement operations. If it doesn’t pass, Guillory said his office will have no other choice but to cut salaries, personnel and services. “This is one-third of our total projected revenue,” Guillory said. “At the end of the day, this tax is about maintaining what we already have.
28-year-old arrested in deadly rape, beating of elderly woman - American Press

1 week ago | americanpress.com | Crystal Stevenson

Published 4:42 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Nearly two years after the death of a Lake Charles woman who was raped and fatally beaten in her Caroline Street home, Lake Charles Police have a suspect in custody. Deputy Chief Kevin Kirkum said 28-year-old Lorenzo Jackson was arrested by SWAT members Wednesday morning in the 800 block of Fiegal Street in Sulphur. He has been charged with first-degree murder and first-degree rape. Jackson’s bond has been set at $4 million.