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Some of our top news stories from the July 16 paper.

Candidates qualify for several offices

Qualifying for Oct. 4 elections in Calcasieu Parish was held last week with the following candidates qualifying for the various offices: Read More

Willie Brown, Raiders visit Phelps

Phelps Correctional Center was honored with a visit Saturday from NFL Hall of Famer, Coach Willie Brown, of the Oakland Raiders along with Raider Teamplayers Oran O’Neal and Hiram Eugene as well as Louisiana Swashbuckler, 2007 Arena Football MVP, Shawn Piper. Read More

PFC Thomas' support appreciation told

By Sue Crise

The DeQuincy City Council had its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 14 at City Hall Council Chambers. Read More

Executive session cancelled

By Jerry Wise

The DeQuincy City Council members almost went into an executive session at the end of their regular monthly meeting Monday night but changed their minds when they learned that the proposed subject of session might not be permissible. Read More

Local man charged in burglary

On Monday, July 7, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call in regard to a theft at a residence in DeQuincy. The investigation revealed someone broke the lock on a storage building at a mobile home on Alton Pierce Rd. and stole several items including tools, welding machine, crawfish pot and burner, a rifle and other items. The items stolen were valued at approximately $800. Read More

Outreach center aids many here

By Sue Crise

The Community Outreach Center (COC) provides help for children, senior citizens, homeless, disabled, working poor, and disaster victims. The building is located at 406 E. 4th Street. Read More

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