SWLA News

Governor John Bel Edwards has said boosting the minimum wage in Louisiana is one of his top priorities during this legislative session. A bill to boost the wage to $15/hour passes in Senate Committee.

Local restaurants in the Lake Charles area are chipping in to feed people in need.

Even though LSU officials are recommending students get their COVID-19 vaccines before they return for the fall semester, they will not be required.

A Netflix movie crew based out of New Orleans has made a request to film at the Vernon Parish Historic Courthouse in Leesville.

Louisiana lawmakers are talking about possible legislation to expand the state's medical marijuana program that would bring new taxes on therapeutic products.

Several companies will be on hand, looking to employ motivated and qualified workers.

The new Calcasieu DA is warning of a recent scam involving your social security number and credit cards that has surfaced in Southwest Louisiana.

There is already enough death and turmoil in the Black community due to widespread police brutality. The last thing we need to be doing is killing ourselves.

Are you or is someone you know looking for a full-time career with great benefits? The city of Sulphur is hiring full-time positions.

Westlake Library teams up with the Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center today till 4:00pm for a vaccine clinic open to the public.