Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in the state, home of McNeese University, and is an industrial leader in Southwest Louisiana.
McNeese Announces Campus-Wide Mask Mandate Regardless Of COVID Status
Regardless of COVID status all returning students, faculty and staff will be required to wear a mask on the campus of MSU.
Water’s Edge Church Giving Away Free Groceries Now
Stop by and receive a free bag of groceries today.
Lake Charles Charity Is Asking The Community For Food Donations
Many people in the Parish rely on donated food to feed their families. That need has increased with the loss of so many homes after the hurricanes and flood.
Overnight rain leaves streets still flooded in Lake Charles
Streets are still flooded in certain areas hours after the rain in Lake Charles.
Dumb Criminals: Lake Charles Thief Leaves Phone at Scene of Crime
I would think that stealing a catalytic converter would feel illegal while you are stealing it, no?
Here's How to Sign up for the CPSO Hunter Safety Course
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is gearing up for another session of their hunter safety course to get you ready for the upcoming seasons.
The Mardi Gras Chicken Run Is Returning to Lake Charles
The official word is out that the Lake Charles Mardi Gras Chicken Run is coming back to the city in 2022.
Calcasieu Sheriff's Office Conducting DWI Checkpoint This Friday
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has announced they will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint somewhere in the parish this Friday evening, July 2.
Lake Charles Garbage Schedules Altered for Fourth of July Holiday
If you live in Lake Charles, your garbage, trash, and recycling schedule will be altered during the holiday.
Larry the Cable Guy Coming to Lake Charles in September
Larry The Cable Guy will be making a stop in the Southwest Louisiana area in September for a hilarious night of comedy.