There will be a meeting of the Gravity Drainage District No. 5 Board of Commissioners on Monday, July 6, 2009, 5:30 p.m. The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, July 20, 2009, 5:30 p.m.

The Caclasieu Parish Police Jury recently adopted modifications to existing Ordinance No. 5650, of the Parish's code of ordinances that is specific to Animal Services. All new amendments and modifications to the ordinance will be placed into effect on Monday, July 6, 2009.

Chastity Kratzer, Partnership Development Chair from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, addressed the Sulphur Rotary Club on Wednesday and extended an invitation to be a part of a young child's life through the program.

Paul Hymes, vice president/environmental services at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, has been named president of the Sulphur Sunrise Rotary Club.

Louisiana’s holiday campaign—Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.—is part of a nationwide safety effort coordinated by the National Highway Safety Administration. The campaign includes increased enforcement and television advertising that warns drivers against driving while intoxicated. The Commission has awarded grants to Louisiana State Police and many local law agencies across the state to pay for special overtime patrols and checkpoints dedicated to enforcement activities.

In a continuing effort to keep the citizens of Calcasieu Parish safe, the CALCASIEU FULL FORCE DWI PROJECT will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in the parish this weekend.

“We are very fortunate that we live in the five parishes that we represent. We truly do understand the concept of taking care of our own,” said Denise Durel. “Our community has always stepped up to the plate and that is true even in the times we face today.”

This sign was spotted on Cypress Street Friday afternoon. The sign says it all - upfront and direct for those interested.