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‘Have a Gouda Time’ – Lake Charles Gathers over Board Games
Having always connected with family over board games, Gouda Games is the brainchild of Morami and Megan Engler. The determination to bring a communal space to Southwest Louisiana where the locals could relax, stay off of their phones and connect with others was sparked earlier this year after the two returned from a trip in Colorado.
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Experience Bayou Sol: The only full service aerial entertainment company in SWLA
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - From aerial hoops to live performances, Bayou Sol Entertainment is bringing a unique form of art and entertainment to southwest Louisiana. The Lake Charles based company is the only aerial entertainment company in the region that offers performances, workshops, private lessons, and entertainment for a variety of events.
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Hometown Celebrity: Lynda Benglis – Lake Charles Born Artist Influencing Luxury Fashion
In 2026, Lynda Benglis’ Art is as Relevant as Ever Lake Charles Born Artist Influencing Luxury Fashion. Lynda Benglis was born October 25, 1941, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She attended McNeese State University and eventually graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Newcomb College in New Orleans after studying painting and ceramics. (Newcomb College was the women’s branch of Tulane University.)
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Blazin’ Hot Chicken opens second Lake Charles location
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Southwest Louisiana-born chicken restaurant is expanding with a new location in Lake Charles. Blazin’ Hot Chicken is opening its second restaurant in the area, this time on Nelson Road. The co-founders say bringing the business to Lake Charles is especially meaningful because of their personal ties to the community.
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Lake Charles powerlifter breaks her own state deadlift record, back-to-back state champion
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Chasity Hunter has become a force to be reckoned with in the powerlifting community. Hunter’s powerlifting journey started as a way to pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It started off during COVID, just trying to find a hobby. I got some dumbbells,...
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Dolly Parton's Opry debut traced back to Mamou native Jimmy C. Newman
MAMOU, La. (NEWS 15) — The late Dolly Parton's rise to country music stardom carries a deep Acadiana connection, tracing back to a Mamou native who gave up his own spotlight to give her a chance on the Grand Ole Opry stage. In 1959, the relatively unknown Parton slipped...
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This Texas Mansion Is So Huge It Has A Ballroom, Basement, And 30+ Rooms
Tucked away in Beaumont sits one of Texas’s most jaw-dropping historic homes, and it’s not your average old house. The McFaddin-Ward House is a sprawling mansion that makes modern McMansions look tiny, with over 30 rooms, a basement (rare for Texas), and even its own ballroom for fancy parties. Built in 1906, this Beaux Arts beauty tells the story of an oil-rich family who spared no expense, and the best part is you can tour it for free.
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OSCF's Ultimate Louisiana Duck Hunt for Conservation Ends Monday, August 31
$20,000 in prizes provided by Lipsey’s, Beretta, Grosse Savanne, Winchester Safes, Aerial Resupply Coffee and Fiocchi Ammunition. Time is running out to participate in the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation's (OSCF) Ultimate Louisiana Duck Hunt for Conservation, an exclusive fundraising opportunity celebrating America250. Tickets will no longer be available...
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Dolly Parton recorded her first single in Lake Charles 67 years ago
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The world is mourning singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton after her family announced her death today. Parton achieved worldwide stardom during her 60 years in the spotlight, but before the fame, her music career can be traced back to Lake Charles. Parton recorded her...
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Lake Charles boy’s viral TikTok videos rack up millions of views
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - An 11-year-old from Lake Charles didn’t set out to go viral. He just wanted to dance. Now, more than two million people have watched him do it. Rollins Anderson has spent years on stage, but nothing prepared him for what happened after his sister pulled out her phone and started recording him in Times Square.
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Annual Wine Down fundraiser returns with French flair
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The annual Wine Down fundraiser for the Calcasieu Community Clinic is returning to Lake Charles in September. We spoke with Demi Neely and Colleen Desselle this morning to get the details. This year’s event invites guests to sip and savor a curated selection of French...