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OBERLIN, La. (KPLC) — The Allen Parish Fair is underway at the Allen Parish Fairgrounds on Tiger Lane in Oberlin, with rides, food, games and live entertainment through Saturday, Nov. 14. This year’s fair celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary. Admission is free, parking costs $5 and ride bracelets are...
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.
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...
It’s been awhile since Vernon Parish put multiple teams in the football playoff – 2022 to be exact. But that year, both Leesville and Rosepine made a run to the quarterfinals. This year’s Leesville and Rosepine squads are poised to make another deep run in their respective divisions....
Quinn Turcotte of Rosepine Elementary School has been named the Vernon Parish Elementary Student of the Year. Quinn moved to Louisiana with her family in 2021 when the Army brought them to the area. She was in kindergarten at the time and remembers her first friend at Rosepine, Deborah, who helped her feel welcome at her new school.
Ever seen a white cloth hanging from a car window? Learn why some drivers use it to signal for roadside help and what Louisiana motorists should know.
The 49th annual Retiree Appreciation Day was held Nov. 7 at Fort Polk, bringing together military retirees for a day of recognition, resources and community engagement. The event began at the In and Out Processing Center, where Brig. Gen. Matthew J. Hardman, commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, served as guest speaker.
Two Vernon Parish students recently addressed the Vernon Parish School Board, sharing their experiences in 4-H and FFA and highlighting opportunities for student leadership, community service and agricultural education. Abby Welch, one of 1,320 students enrolled in Vernon Parish 4-H this year, spoke to board members about how the organization...
