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Recent Local Updates
Pitre Earns D.A.R.E. Certification
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory announces Deputy Monique Pitre’s graduation from the D.A.R.E. Instructor certification course. Pitre joined other law enforcement officers in completing the 80-hour training in Livingston Parish. The D.A.R.E. program educates children about drug dangers, bullying, internet safety, and gang awareness. Currently, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has 10 certified deputies to teach the D.A.R.E. curriculum in local schools.
Gothreaux Promoted to Market President
Catalyst Bank has promoted Dorene Gothreaux to Southwest Louisiana Market President. With over 40 years in banking, she brings extensive experience and a commitment to customer service. Gothreaux will focus on commercial banking and community engagement, supporting the financial needs of local businesses and individuals.
Eleven EMT Graduates
Eleven new emergency medical technicians have graduated from the National EMS Academy’s Lake Charles campus. After 12 weeks of training, they are ready to provide emergency care in Southwest Louisiana. The graduates include individuals from DeRidder, DeQuincy, and Lake Charles.
Dr. Kai Ackley Joins Memorial Health
Lake Charles Memorial Health System welcomes Dr. Kai Ackley, a family medicine physician and Sulphur native. He specializes in comprehensive primary care and is focused on preventive health and chronic condition management.
Dr. Ryan Killebrew Joins Medical Staff
Memorial Health also welcomes Dr. Ryan Killebrew, a pediatric intensivist, who recently completed his fellowship training. He will work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, the only Level II PICU in Southwest Louisiana.
