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Trunk of wartime letters inspires book on WWII
Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM CST
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John Bridges
A trunk full of wartime letters and family artifacts has inspired a South Louisiana author to write a book.
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‘With You’ helping first responders access mental health counseling
Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM CST
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John Bridges
The non-profit provides counseling, stress management, and peer support groups to our police, firefighters, and EMTs.
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Toys for Tots continues tradition in Lake Charles
Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 3:56 AM CST
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John Bridges
Toys for Tots collects toys year round for children
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Sulphur veteran who rescued fighter pilots recalls receiving Purple Heart from Admiral Nimitz
Updated: Dec. 5, 2024 at 7:41 AM CST
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John Bridges
Covington remembers the time they rescued the crew from a downed plane near Japan.
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Building a bridge to a better life with Willie King Jr.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 4:12 AM CST
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John Bridges
Lake Charles businessman Willie King Jr. has helped a lot of at-risk youth.
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Recruiting military veterans to stay in ‘The Boot’
Updated: Nov. 14, 2024 at 3:52 AM CST
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John Bridges
A program to recruit military veterans to live in Southwest Louisiana
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New Gerstner Field Memorial to honor WWI veterans
Updated: Oct. 31, 2024 at 8:20 AM CDT
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John Bridges
An abandoned Army base southeast of Lake Charles was a major pilot training facility during WWI.
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Former Hometown Hero and educator Leslie Barlow passes away
Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 5:37 AM CDT
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Patrick Deaville
For the last 32 years, she’s been known simply as Mrs. B at the school.
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Vietnam veteran presented with “Quilt of Valor”
Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 4:52 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Gillis resident says talking with other vets helped with PTSD
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Hometown Hero - Reel Heroes
Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 4:15 AM CDT
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John Bridges
A non-profit program to take military veterans on offshore fishing trips
Calcasieu Radar
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Hometown Hero - Peggy Gormly Howell
Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 4:10 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Gillis woman served in the Navy WAVES during the Vietnam War
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Hometown Heroes - Women Who Served
Updated: Sep. 26, 2024 at 3:41 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Women who served in the military are being honored with a month long exhibit at Historic Lake Charles City Hall.
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Hometown Heroes - POW MIA Remembrance
Updated: Sep. 19, 2024 at 5:25 AM CDT
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John Bridges
POW MIA Remembrance Day
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Hometown Hero - Charles Gillett
Updated: Sep. 12, 2024 at 3:25 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Welsh native killed in Vietnam War is remembered in a special way.
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Hometown Heroes - Ninety-Nines
Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 3:58 AM CDT
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John Bridges
A group of female pilots is looking for increase its numbers.
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Hometown Hero - Walter Delphin
Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 7:44 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Walter Delphin says he got the title of his book "Boots in the Grass" from an incident in Vietnam that almost cost him and a friend their lives.
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Hometown Heroes - Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Sulphur volunteers put together free beds for kids in Calcasieu Parish.
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Hometown Heroes - Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Updated: Aug. 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT
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John Bridges
A warm bed is one of those necessities many people take for granted, but a group from Sulphur is working to make sure local kids have a proper place to sleep.
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Hometown Heroes: Cooling shelter volunteers
Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 8:14 AM CDT
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John Bridges
A cooling center in Southeast Lake Charles has been lifesaving for many seeking refuge from the heat this summer.
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KPLC marks the passing of four Hometown Heroes
Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 6:12 AM CDT
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Patrick Deaville
Our condolences go to each of their families.
Hometown Heroes
Veteran, businessman ‘Joe’ Stoma dies at 99
Updated: Aug. 11, 2024 at 1:21 PM CDT
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Allison Cryer
A successful businessman and entrepreneur, Joe Stoma opened his first clothing store in Sulphur in 1957.
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Hometown Hero - John W. Wait
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 4:59 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Military artifact used by an Iowa, LA native in WWII is found by Virginia man.
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Hometown Hero - Carl Parker, Sr.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2024 at 3:40 AM CDT
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John Bridges
A Lake Charles man signed up for the Army in the middle of the Vietnam War.
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Hometown Hero - Dewanna’s Closet
Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 4:04 AM CDT
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John Bridges
School supply drive takes place again this year
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Hometown Heroes - Navy Sea Cadets
Updated: Jul. 11, 2024 at 4:01 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Navy Sea Cadets from Lake Charles learn new skills that can help them in life or the military, if they choose to move into that area.
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Hometown Heroes - Patriots of the Year
Updated: Jun. 27, 2024 at 3:57 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Four Lake Charles residents to be honored for their patriotism
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Hometown Hero - Kelly Miseles
Updated: Jun. 20, 2024 at 3:41 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Army veteran giving back to his community
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Hometown Heroes - SWLA Veterans Association
Updated: Jun. 13, 2024 at 3:45 AM CDT
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John Bridges
A car show will be held this weekend to support SWLA Veterans Association
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Hometown Heroes - Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWLA
Updated: Jun. 6, 2024 at 7:04 AM CDT
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John Bridges
BBBS has mentored over 6,000 children in 45 years.
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Hometown Heroes - Ft. Polk Drill Sergeants
Updated: May. 30, 2024 at 4:14 AM CDT
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John Bridges
A group of retired Drill Sergeants from Ft. Polk recall their days training soldiers for Vietnam.
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Hometown Heroes - Carry the Load
Updated: May. 23, 2024 at 3:40 AM CDT
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John Bridges
National relay to honor Memorial Day
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Hometown Hero: Sam Mesuch
Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 7:28 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Mesuch served as a paratrooper during operation Desert Storm.
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Hometown Hero - Jim McDermott
Updated: May. 9, 2024 at 4:19 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Veteran of 2 wars served in the U.S. Navy
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Hometown Hero - Ned Melancon
Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 4:18 AM CDT
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John Bridges
WWII and Korean War veteran later survived Hurricane Audrey
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Hometown Heroes - Special Olympians
Updated: Apr. 11, 2024 at 4:15 AM CDT
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John Bridges
The 2024 Spring Games take place in Lake Charles
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Hometown Hero - Earnest Ford, Sr.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2024 at 4:19 AM CDT
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John Bridges
World War 2 veteran celebrates 104th birthday
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Hometown Hero - Larry Stephenson
Updated: Mar. 21, 2024 at 3:34 AM CDT
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John Bridges
Lake Charles man served in Merrill's Marauders in WWII
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Hometown Heroes - Renegade Troop
Updated: Mar. 14, 2024 at 3:47 AM CDT
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John Bridges
A reunion of a Army Renegade troop from SWLA this weekend
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Hometown Heroes - 336th Army Reserve
Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 3:56 AM CST
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John Bridges
A reunion of the 336th Finance Command of the Army Reserve will be held later this month
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Hometown Heroes - Junior League of Lake Charles
Updated: Feb. 29, 2024 at 3:52 AM CST
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John Bridges
Junior League of Lake Charles is celebrating 90 years with a display in Historic City Hall.
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Hometown Heroes - Vinetta Briscoe and Veronica Allison
Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 3:55 AM CST
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John Bridges
Two Sulphur ladies honored for their civic work
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Hometown Heroes - City of Refuge
Updated: Feb. 15, 2024 at 3:38 AM CST
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John Bridges
Homeless shelter for military veterans is funded by a once a year event.
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Hometown Hero - Randall Broussard
Updated: Feb. 1, 2024 at 3:31 AM CST
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John Bridges
Vietnam veteran served 2 tours of duty.
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Hometown Hero: Collin Null
Updated: Jan. 18, 2024 at 7:22 AM CST
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John Bridges
Collin will be inducted into the Naval Academy on June 27.
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Hometown Heroes - Ukraine Documentary
Updated: Jan. 11, 2024 at 4:05 AM CST
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John Bridges
Two combat veterans just returned from Ukraine after shooting a documentary on the plight residents there face
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Hometown Hero - Cody Broussard
Updated: Jan. 4, 2024 at 3:32 AM CST
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John Bridges
Former Air Force chaplain served in Operation Iraqi Freedom
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Hometown Hero - Pansy Skipper
Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 3:42 AM CST
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John Bridges
Longtime special education teacher and parent passes away.
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Hometown Hero - Renee Hantz
Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:10 AM CST
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John Bridges
Westlake woman honored for her service to veterans
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Hometown Heroes - Staff Sgt. Joseph Smith
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 6:47 AM CST
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John Bridges
Army recruiter Joseph Smith is honored as a "super recruiter."
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Hometown Hero: Sulphur Thanksgiving volunteers
Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 10:02 AM CST
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John Bridges
For the past 35 years, thousands in the Sulphur community have come together and shared a meal on Thanksgiving.
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