Iowa, Louisiana is located along the eastern edge of Calcasieu Parish and is home to the famous Iowa Rabbit Festival.
Don't Look Now but There Is a Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf
The last thing Southwest Louisiana wants to see is a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico but, unfortunately, there is one right now.
City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Police Jury Offices Reopen
As of today, the City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Police Jury Offices will reopen and services will start running again.
UPDATE: All CPSB Schools Now Closed for the Remainder of the Week
In a late night reversal of today's earlier announcement, CPSB has announced all schools and facilities will be closed for the remainder of the week.
Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Southwest Louisiana
Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a State of Emergency in SWLA due to the flooding and incoming weather later this week.
At This Point, Are We Numb to Catastrophic Events in SWLA?
For this little article, I am going to go outside of my normal style and just pose a question I asked myself yesterday.
Sandbags Now Available For Calcasieu Parish Residents
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has announced the opening of several sandbag locations.
Things Closed in Southwest Louisiana Today Due To Flooding
All the rain and flooding prompted officials from all over the parish to make a decision on what to do next.
Some Insurance Companies Are Looking Like the Bad Guys
Many of these insurance companies are not providing assurance for their customers.
Townsquare Drive-Thru Job Fair Rescheduled Due To Weather
Due to inclement weather, the Drive-Thru Job Fair has been rescheduled and will now take place on Monday, May 24.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Is Hiring Full-Time Positions
Are you or is someone you know looking for a full-time career with awesome benefits?
Possible Gas Shortage in Southwest Louisiana
We stopped by two different gas stations yesterday evening in Southwest Louisiana only to find they were out of gas.
Get Prepared For Hurricane Season This Year
It's Hurricane Preparedness Week, and we all know being prepared for the worst is an important fact of life for Louisiana residents.