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Residents concerned about increase in animal dumping
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Just last month we told you about an uptick in abandoned animals in Jeff Davis parish, but the problem isn’t isolated. There have been reports from all around Southwest Louisiana about dogs being dumped. At least five puppies have been dumped over the past...
Things To Know Before You Go To The Marshland Festival In Lake Charles
The 2024 edition of the Marshland Festival is heading your way this weekend July 26th and 27th inside the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles. The weekend will be packed full of great food, live music on two stages, and a ton of fun. The Marshland Festival originated in...
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
Skatember 2024 Returns To Lake Charles!
I am pleased to announce that the City of Lake Charles is bringing back Skatember! Like last year, they are bringing back the themed skate nights to celebrate the decades. Let's have a blast. Costumes are encouraged. So, get ready to have some fun in Southwest Louisiana. Once again, Skatember...
Calcasieu new three-member team OKs ITEP solar projects in Moss Bluff
Calcasieu Parish’s new three-member committee voted to give two solar facility projects industrial ad valorem tax exemptions Tuesday. The meeting and vote represents the first under directives from Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development, and echoes the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry’s June approval. Saying yes to Crescent Coast Energy Center and Cajun […]
Lake Charles events round-up - July 25, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have a list of family-friendly events this weekend happening across Calcasieu Parish. For a complete list of area events, you can visit www.visitlakecharles.org. You can also submit an event to Visit Lake Charles HERE. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AND SUPPLY GIVEAWAY. PRICE: Free. WHO:...
Jeff Davis to advertise for position of 911 director
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury agreed Wednesday to advertise for a 911 director who will serve as a parish employee under a plan to revamp the local emergency 911 system. The director will oversee the operations of the parish’s E-911 system and supervise the other 911 employees as an employee of the police jury, according […]
Lake Charles native achieves one-star rank, promoted to brigadier general
By Sgt. Danny Hough | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office The Louisiana National Guard promoted Guardsman Jason Paul Mahfouz to the rank of brigadier general during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville’s post theater, July 13. Brig. Gen. Mahfouz is the assistant adjutant general – Army for the Louisiana National Guard […]
2 SWLA airports receive $3.5 million in federal funding
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two airports in Lake Charles will receive nearly $3.5 million in federal funding to make improvements. The money, which comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, will go towards Chennault Airport and Lake Charles Regional Airport. Chennault...
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