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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for November 10, 2026. Torrance Vaughn Guillory, 43, Lake Charles: Contempt of court; Possession of a Schedule I drug; Production, manufacture, distribution, or possession of a Schedule IV drug; Illegal carrying of weapons during the commission of a crime. Shauntel...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for November 9, 2026. Alexcia Latrice Nickerson, 24, Baytown, Texas: Out-of-state detainer. Alex Michael Lewis, 23, Lake Charles: Sale, distribution, or possession of a legend drug without a prescription; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Production, manufacture, distribution, or possession of a Schedule I drug (2 counts); Illegal carrying of weapons.
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The man serving time for injuring teenagers at a house party in 2023 escaped prison, but no law enforcement agency reached out to let victims know, according to family. Three years ago, Artavien Green shot six teenagers at a Halloween party in Lake Charles and...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Here is a listing of Veterans Day events happening across SWLA on Wednesday, Nov. 11. If you would like your event or if your business is offering a discount for Veterans, and would like to be added to our list, please email news@kplctv.com with the details.
A grocery store that closes every Saturday but stays open throughout much of the rest of the week? That schedule alone tells you this place plays by its own rules. I love a shop with that kind of personality. The store is small, and the aisles run narrow. Yet the...
Find out what's closed, when garbage collection resumes, and why Calcasieu Parish residents may have a different schedule.
LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) – The City of Lake Charles announced its lineup of holiday events through the end of the year. Its Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations are designed to bring the community together, support local businesses and help make Lake Charles a true Christmas Town.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently approved a deepwater port license application for the $1 billion Blue Marlin Offshore Port project. “Authorizing the Blue Marlin deepwater port license — our fourth such approval under the Trump Administration — demonstrates our ability to safely accelerate critical energy projects that bolster our supply chains and lower energy prices,” […] The post MARAD grants port license for Louisiana project appeared first on Transportation Today .
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) — Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan is giving away 600 bikes and helmets to children in eight cities this holiday season through his 14th annual Gordon Gives Bike Giveaway. Registration is open HERE. Registration deadlines and selection. Registration closes Nov. 29 for Alexandria, Lafayette,...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Friends of Sam Houston Jones State Park will host their first fall festival and chili cook-off Saturday at the park, with free admission for visitors. The event will feature vendors selling their goods and a petting zoo from Bayou Funny Farms, organizer Carmen Walker...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Artists, educators, businesses and community organizations across Southwest Louisiana will be recognized during the 2026 Region 5 Art Awards and Annual Meeting. The Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana will host the celebration Friday, Nov. 13, from 6-8:30 p.m. at its location at 809...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Ward Three MLK Community Center honored veterans with a gathering recognizing their service and commitment to the community. Veteran Kevin Woods said he appreciates the recognition, especially because the service of Vietnam veterans often went unnoticed when they returned home. “Anytime the community gets...
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!
The Cowgirls will leave the comfort and safety of their home court to take on No. 9 LSU. It will be McNeese State’s first road game after going 2-1 in […]
