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07/21/10--18:44: Zombie satellite could interfere with some t.v. reception (chan 2225245)

   There were zombie dogs in Resident Evil, zombie slackers in Shaun of the Dead, but zombie satellites?
Galaxy 15, which earned the name “zombie satellite” after it stopped responding to commands in April, has since been




07/22/10--07:58: Save 40% at Micheals Arts and Craft Stores (chan 2225245)

Got an idea for a great craft project? You can save big on your supplies at Michaels. Sign up here to join the chain's email list and you will receive an exclusive new members-only offer for 40% off any regularly priced item through July




07/22/10--19:45: Keith Murray named new fire chief of Lake Charles (chan 2225245)

The city of Lake Charles has a new fire chief, Keith Murray.

"We are very pleased to announce Keith Murray as the new Fire Chief of the Lake Charles Fire Department. He is a proven leader, and we know that his complete dedication and commitment




07/24/10--10:58: Carlyss Fire Union Local 4802 receives charter (chan 2225245)

The Carlyss Professional Firefighters Local 4802 received their charter July 21, 2010. Charter papers were presented by Chad Major, Professional Firefighters Association of Louisiana President, to Jeremy White, President of Local 4802.  The Local






07/24/10--11:16: Sulphur to hold free annual National Night Out (chan 2225245)

The Sulphur Police Department and City officials are planning the biggest National Night Out event in its 8-year history. The community-wide event, which is free to the public, takes place this year on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 6-8 p.m, in its new location,




07/29/10--06:47: Natural Foods that Detoxify the Body (chan 2225245)

We hear much advertising about foods that detoxify the body. With all the worries about chemical causing agents in our foods and their effect on the body, it is good to learn all we can about foods that naturally detoxify our bodies.

Broccoli






07/30/10--14:25: Carlyss Fire Department conducts ventilation training (chan 2225245)

  The Carlyss Fire Department recently practiced vertical ventilation training. They used ground ladders and roof ladders to gain access to a roof to cut a hole and vent out heated smoke and gasses.   Vertical ventilation






07/30/10--14:43: Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center enables training for multiple agencies (chan 2225245)

   Emergency responders don’t have to travel far to find a place to practice their skills and learn life-saving techniques. Sulphur has one in its own backyard on Holbrook Park Road. The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Response Training






08/02/10--17:30: Calcasieu Emergency Training Center to offer fall mini school (chan 2225245)

The Calcasieu Emergency Training Center is offering a fall mini school Oct. 1-2, 2010. Registration online and registration forms are available starting August 1.
The following classes will be offered:

12 hrs. Advanced Pump Operations,




08/07/10--21:10: Students can receive grant for school by volunteering to be a firefighter after graduation (chan 2225245)

   The Louisiana State Firemen’s Association has received a federally funded FEMA Safer grant where students can earn college tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 (for a 2-year degree) or $16,000 (for a 4-year degree) by choosing to




08/08/10--13:45: Mutual Aid responded to 159 events December 2009 through June 2010 (chan 2225245)

Monthly Emergency Responses Month Total Events # of Apparatus   December 17 138 January 18 121 February 24 131 March 39 375  April  20  134  May  28  163  Jun  13  105 Source: Southwest Louisiana




08/09/10--22:24: Carlyss Fire Department holds training on live fire and MAYDAY drills (chan 2225245)

Assistant chief Robert Schexneider makes a walk around of the burning structure while fire crews gear up for entry Carlyss Fire Department crews trained on live fire training and MAYDAY drills. Members present were Assistant Chiefs Robert Schexneider






08/09/10--22:47: Worst places to be during a zombie outbreak (chan 2225245)

Hospital – Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus St. Patrick, in Lake Charles, West Cal-Cam in Sulphur. Your best bet would be W.O. Moss Regional in Lake Charles, the charity hospital. They are probably used to dealing with all sorts of strange




08/09/10--23:35: Calcasieu Library to host free technology training classes (chan 2225245)

The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is hosting a series of free technology training classes for job seekers, people employed in small businesses and local governments, career changers, community college students, vocational school students, the general




08/11/10--17:40: Sulphur boy gives money from lemonade stand to help burn victims (chan 2225245)

Luke Hightower, 7, wanted to do more with his lemonade stand money than most kids his age. While other kids would buy video games or toys, Luke donated his $36 earnings to the Sulphur Firefighters Local 3765. “He said ‘If a family’s






08/13/10--17:52: How to save money on your electricity bill from Entergy Louisiana: Part One (chan 2225245)

Entergy Louisiana offers these simple steps to help with your electricity bill during the summer: Set your thermostat to 78 or the highest comfortable temperature. Each degree cooler than 78 will increase your bill as much as 3%. If you're going to






08/13/10--19:01: "Grandad Bandit" Accused of Robbing 25 Banks posed as EMS worker (chan 2225245)

Michael Francis Mara, 52, of Baton Rouge, La., a/k/a the “Grandad Bandit,” was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 11 by the FBI in Baton Rouge for robbing at least 25 banks in 13 states in less than two years.
Neil H. MacBride, U.S. Attorney




08/14/10--18:55: Carlyss Fire Department responded to 33 incidents in July (chan 2225245)

  In the month of July, the Carlyss Fire Department responded to 33 incidents. Those included: 2 fires, both grass and/or brush. 7 Emergency Medical Service calls that were not vehicle accidents 1 motor vehicle accident 1 heat from short




08/15/10--14:44: How to save electricity with your water heater from Entergy Louisiana: Part two (chan 2225245)

According to Entergy Gulf States, the water heater is your second-largest energy user, and there are many ways to save by using hot water efficiently. Be sure that you have an energy-efficient water heater. To check, read the label or call your local




08/16/10--13:51: Rural/Metro Fire Protection at Citgo Lake Charles is looking for firefighter for open position (chan 2225245)

Rural/Metro Fire Protection Service at Citgo Refinery Lake Charles is accepting applications for a firefighter position.

Duties include:

Respond to Petrochemical Fire

Respond to Haz-Materials Leaks, Spills and Gas (Hydrocarbons,