Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
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🏘️ Community
Lake Charles native Joseph Ucline Conner, a Pearl Harbor fireman, returned home after 85 years when his remains were escorted to Hixon Funeral Home on Thursday.
A visitation is held from 5 to 8 p.m. today with a military funeral on Saturday at Prien Memorial Park.
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana seeks perishable food donations for Clean Out Your Freezer Day on Aug.
23, and Lake Charles donors can drop off frozen items on Aug. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at 830 Bayou Pines West (Pathology Lab Parking Lot) for Abraham’s Tent.
🎭 Culture
Rouge et Blanc tickets go on sale early Saturday morning on Aug.
1 for this year’s food and wine celebration at McNeese State University on Oct. 10 (Gold Tickets offer early entry and VIP parking) to fund the Banners Spring Cultural Season.
🏥 Health
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has opened applications for its second annual Opioid Abatement Grant Program to fund projects against opioid abuse using national settlement funds.
IMCAL aims to establish a Medically Assisted Treatment Urgent Care linked with the Louisiana Bridge Program, and eligible groups will receive reimbursement after project activities.
🏈 Sports
Elijah Melendez, the McNeese offensive lineman, overcame a torn ACL and testicular cancer to return to camp with the Cowboys this week.
He said he is grateful for a second chance to play football after months of chemotherapy and recovery.
On Wednesday, 116 Cowboys began practice at McNeese State as they prepared for a season that could see a return to Southland Conference contention.
Head coach Matt Viator said the players have built their identity with added depth and hard work in the offseason.
James Landreneau reunited with his son Jaxon on the field this summer when Jaxon signed with the Gumbeaux Gators and his father became head coach.
They are enjoying a rare chance to share time together while playing the sport they both love (a long-awaited pairing).
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