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SWLA Arrest Report - Nov. 11, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for November 11, 2026. Kevin Mark Pursifull, 35, Baton Rouge: Contempt of court; Driving on roadway laned for traffic; Aggravated flight from an officer; Obstruction of justice; Resisting an officer by flight; Production, manufacture, distribution, or possession of a Schedule II drug; Transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses; Possession of drug paraphernalia.

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11/12: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests: Jeffrey Campbell Hess, 39, 717 Murbelle Road — domestic abuse battery-strangulation. Myrick Rynell Taylor, 51, Houston — careless operation; resisting an […]

Calcasieu Parish, LA · 1d

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Camera hidden in bakery bathroom; owner arrested in separate child voyeurism case, say police

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man is accused of placing a hidden camera in a home, capturing video of a child undressed. Police said they also found a camera in the employee bathroom at the suspect’s business. Emmett Cary Sole, 55, was arrested Wednesday on two...

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Flea Fest 2026 returns to Lake Charles with over 300 vendors

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Attention bargain hunters, garage sale-goers, and flea market enthusiasts: the largest outdoor flea market, Flea Fest, is returning this weekend to Lake Charles. So, this is your chance to find those hidden treasures that you’re always on the hunt for, all under one roof. We spoke with Lisa Sonnier and Traci Mobley this morning to get the details.

Lake Charles, LA · 1d
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Police looking for suspect after one hurt in shooting near Legion Street and 4th Avenue

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Police are looking for a suspect after a shooting near the intersection of Legion Street and 4th Avenue left one person injured. The victim was found in a yard with a gunshot to their leg on Thursday afternoon. They were later taken to a local hospital, and their current condition is unknown.

Lake Charles, LA · 1d

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‘Take the temperature down’: Mayor asks for calm as police investigate use of force during arrest

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Lake Charles Mayor Marshall Simien is asking everyone to “please take the temperature down a little bit” while the city investigates a viral video showing police officers punching a man during an arrest. “Be patient with us, let us do our job,” Simien...

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Innovative test catches Coach O's sepsis in time

Coach Ed Orgeron has recovered from sepsis after early detection by an innovative diagnostic test at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. (Courtesy of FMOL Health)

Lake Charles, LA · 1d

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New 240-unit apartment complex denied by Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission

A new apartment complex won’t be coming to Weaver Road in Lake Charles — for now — after officials heard more than a dozen complaints from residents of a nearby subdivision and decided not to issue a permit developers needed. On Monday, the Lake Charles Planning and...

Lake Charles, LA · 2d

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Skipper Drost, The Cadillac Counselor

If the good Lord had intended Skipper Drost to spend his entire life practicing law in Lake Charles, He probably should have thought twice about giving the man a guitar. Drost, who has christened himself the “Cadillac Counselor,” has been writing and performing music longer than he’s been practicing law, which means he really has no choice in the matter. The music has him cornered.

Lake Charles, LA · 2d

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Search for Marksville escapee extends to Lake Charles

Victim's family questions notification; newspaper seeks officials' response. The search for an inmate who escaped from Detention Center 1 has extended to Lake Charles, where deputies found an unoccupied truck believed connected to him. Artavien Lowayne Darnell Green, 20, of Lake Charles, escaped at approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7,...

Lake Charles, LA · 7h

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Lake Charles Weekend Concert Lineup: November 13-14

It's a BIG weekend for live music! From Thursday, Nov. 13, through Saturday, Nov. 14, the city is jam-packed with concerts. Here's what's happening!

Lake Charles, LA · 2d

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Northrop Grumman’s Louisiana Site Selected as C-130 Maintenance Depot

Northrop Grumman’s Lake Charles facility in Louisiana has been selected as a certified continental US maintenance depot for C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, adding capacity for repairs, overhauls, and inspections. The facility will perform depot-level maintenance, which covers more extensive work than routine aircraft servicing. Northrop Grumman said the additional...

Lake Charles, LA · 12h

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Crescent City Sports to broadcast Sam Houston-Hahnville playoff opener Friday night

NEW ORLEANS – Crescent City Sports’ coverage of Louisiana high school football embarks on the “road to the Dome” Friday night with a Division I Non-Select bi-district round matchup between Sam Houston and Hahnville. Kickoff from Tiger Stadium in Boutte is scheduled for 7 p.m., with...

Boutte, LA · 1d

American Press

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Lighting of the Oak: Living art lights up the holidays

The Imperial Calcasieu Museum hosts its fourth annual Lighting of the Oak at 6 p.m. Thursday under the historic Sallier Oak in Lake Charles at the museum. “Living Art” is […]

Lake Charles, LA · 1d

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Video Tour: Gator 99.5 Moves Into Brand-New Lake Charles Studios

New building, new studios, and a whole new look! Gator 99.5 has officially moved, and we can't wait to show you around. Check out our video tour!

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