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One more bout of rain tonight, Saturday morning for SW La.
Another upper-level disturbance will move across the region tonight, producing a cluster of thunderstorms primarily across Southwest and south central Louisiana. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms from this evening through about 7 a.m. Saturday morning, reports the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. Rainfall totals between 0.5 to 2 inches are expected […]
LC Memorial Health preparing for hurricane season
Special to the American Press Lake Charles Memorial Health System continues to prepare for the 2024 hurricane season, strengthening resources, facilities, food, and supplies in the event of a hurricane making landfall in southwest Louisiana. Health system officials stay vigilant to the substantial threat by ensuring life-safety preparations are made carefully and strategically prior to […]
North Cities Service closed in front of Sulphur Walmart
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - North Cities Service Highway is closed in front of Walmart in Sulphur as crews repair power lines damaged in Monday’s storms. City police said the road will reopen around 9 p.m. and close again at 6:30 Wednesday morning. The closures could continue for several days as repairs continue.
Ruth Street in Sulphur to experience power outage for transmission replacement
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - The City of Sulphur has announced a power outage today for some residents so that a transmission can be replaced by Entergy after it was damaged during the Monday, May 13th storms. The outage will occur around 11 a.m. and will last for approximately 5 hours.
Anita Falcon’s relationship with her students often reaches beyond the classroom
Anita Abshire Falcon, 47, wanted to teach in the same environment she was taught in. After 20 years at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, she is sure she has accomplished her mission. Born and raised in Crowley, Falcon attended St. Michael Catholic School for much of her grade school education. During her Catholic education, she experienced […]
Woman survives car rolling off road as strong winds tear through Sulphur
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Viewers are reporting significant damage in Sulphur after severe weather passed through SWLA, and one woman survived a terrifying accident. “The next thing I know something was just coming at my car, and it hit me and I kept rolling and ended up upside down across the street,” Heather Cormier said.
New details on the Calcasieu Superintendent search
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Earlier this week, we told you about the Calcasieu Parish School Board discussing plans to choose the next superintendent. We are now learning more about what that timeline looks like. Just last week, Dr. Shannon LaFargue announced he’d be retiring this summer after two years...
Calcasieu Parish honors deputies during Police Week
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Police Week observances continued today in the Lake Area. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office held a memorial service at the Lake Charles Event Center on Thursday. Fellow deputies honored those who gave their lives to protect and to serve. “The great thing about these men...
Sulphur to host 37th annual Scale Model Show and Contest
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Get ready for a full day of some of the best scale models around as SWLA Modelers of Plastic will be holding their annual model show this weekend at the West Cal Event Center in Sulphur. We spoke to Bradley Moreland and Blake Courville this morning who gave us the details.
One SWLA business owner lucky to be alive after Monday’s storms
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Citizens of Southwest Louisiana are continuing to share their stories from Monday night’s storms, and one business owner tells us staying late at the office nearly cost him his life. Imagine it’s closing time at work and you’re getting ready to go home to...
5/15: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jacob Allen Johnson, 29, 3521 McKinley St. — possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); drug possession; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; obstruction of justice; turning movements and required signals. Dustin Trevon Gibson, 26, 6374 U.S. 90 East No. 144, Iowa, La. — two counts […]
Meteorologist: Another round of heavy rainfall this afternoon, tonight, tomorrow morning
Southwest Louisiana will experience another round of heavy rainfall and potentially severe weather beginning late this afternoon, overnight and into early Saturday morning. National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist Donald Jones said a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for most of the region except for coastal parishes in Louisiana. “The good news is that […]
Sulphur Senior Center temporarily closed for storm repairs
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - The Sulphur Senior Center remains closed until further notice after Monday’s thunderstorms devastated parts of Louisiana. Part of their roof was blown off, but that’s only part of the damage that occurred. The rooms seniors use for different activities are a various states of disrepair.
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