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We will be updating information related to post-Laura recovery and other headlines regarding the rebuilding of SWLA, including resources for assistance and answers to common questions.

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Major Issues With FedEx Shipping Center In Lake Charles

Area residents are fed up with waiting around for hours to locate or receive their packages from the local FedEx.

Gina Cook

CPSB Will Reopen Nine More Schools This Month

The Calcasieu Parish School Board announced on social media they will be opening up nine more SWLA schools for face-to-face classes.

Mikey O

Double Tropical Trouble Now Brewing in the Caribbean

A tropical depression is now likely to form in the Caribbean or the southern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend.

Bruce Mikells

The Saga of No Internet Continues in Lake Charles

I did not realize how reliant we all are on internet until we lost connectivity here.

Erik Tee

Entergy Donates $560,000 To Local SWLA Charities

As the old saying goes, Entergy is "putting their money where their mouth is" with a huge donation to SWLA Hurricane Laura recovery efforts.

Mikey O

Barbe Cancels High School Football Season

The program finished with an overall record of 7-4 a season ago.

Steve Peloquin

How To Appeal If FEMA Denies Assistance To You

If you're a Hurricane Laura victim and were denied assistance from FEMA, we have some insight on how to appeal the decision.

Mikey O

Tropical Formation in Caribbean Possible by the Weekend

The National Hurricane Center says an area of disturbed weather east of the Yucatan is being monitored for further development.

Bruce Mikells

Lauren Daigle Announces Concert for Lake Charles

Louisiana native Lauren Daigle announces a concert to help bring help and awareness to the Lake Charles area, recently devasted by Hurricane Laura.

JayCee

Time Is Running Out for Hurricane Laura Victims To Apply for FEMA

If you need FEMA assistance and live in a parish deemed a Hurricane Laura disaster area, apply for help now.

Gina Cook

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