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SWLA Arrest Report - May 11, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 11, 2024. Larry Phillip Marceaux, 43, Vinton: modification of exhaust systems; resisting an officer; battery of a police officer; possession of marijuana first offense; public intimidation and retaliation; no stop lights; resisting an officer by flight. Craig...
Ball’s Fried Chick-N still on road to recovery despite setbacks
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana is no stranger to rebuilding, including the owners of Ball’s Fried Chick-N, which was a Lake Charles staple for decades. The Ball family has had a long road to recovery after Hurricane Laura left their restaurant in shambles. Nearly four years later, just a month before they planned to reopen, a destructive thunderstorm left the famous eatery damaged again.
Jeff Davis residents urged to sign up for summer feeding program
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board is encouraging local parents, guardians and grandparents to sign their children and grandchildren up for a free summer feeding program. The program will allow students to have access to nutritional meals when school is not in session, Greg Patterson said. “I think it is very important that kids continue […]
Brewery holds fundraiser for restaurant damaged by storms, then tornadoes
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Ball’s Fried Chicken in Lake Charles has been closed since the 2020 hurricanes. The business was making good progress, but then tornadoes hit the area about a month ago, causing more damage and delaying opening day. On Saturday, Crying Eagle Brewery hosted a fundraising...
West Monroe Head Coach Wade Simoneaux discusses dynamic with Barbe
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - West Monroe avenged last season’s title loss to Barbe, beating the Bucs 5-1 for the Rebels’ second state championship in three years. Head Coach Wade Simoneaux discussed his relationship with Barbe Head Coach Glenn Cecchini.
Iowa Sports Betting Handle hit $209.5 million in April 2024, down 23.1% from March
Per the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC), the state’s sports betting handle in April 2024 was $209.5 million. That is a year-over-year increase of 21.4% and down 23.1% from the previous month. Iowa saw $272 million bet in March 2024. That was their sixth-highest total in state history. With a 7.9% hold across all sportsbooks in Iowa, the state had $16.5 million in adjusted sports betting revenue.
Thousands of participants to walk in Carry The Load’s National Relay
Special to the American Press Carry The Load, a non-profit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families, has kicked off its Memorial May campaign. People of all ages can join the month-long national movement to honor and remember our fallen heroes. The 14th […]
McNeese men’s basketball team faces scheduling challenges
Brandon Chambers has the toughest job at McNeese State. The top assistant to head basketball coach Will Wade is trying desperately to schedule home games for the Cowboys. It is a challenging task. Chambers has been able to get the road games set, including the season opener against South Dakota State on Nov. 4. The […]
Swarms of bees spotted in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Swarms of bees were spotted Friday morning in the downtown Lake Charles area. The bees could be seen near Ryan and Kirby streets. City of Lake Charles spokesperson Katie Harrington said Public Works has been out to the area, but the swarms had dispersed. In...
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