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Barbe student to take the stage at Carnegie Hall

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A student at Barbe High School is taking her talent to one of the most famous stages in the world — Carnegie Hall in New York. Sophomore Isabel Escobar-Marquez was chosen from hundreds of students to perform in Carnegie Hall’s Honors Performance Series Band.

Lake Charles, LA · 18d
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Louisiana Legacy Sings Proud at This 38-Year-Old Houston Restaurant

At Zydeco Louisiana Diner in downtown Houston, 38 years of cooking keep Louisiana family recipes at the table. Co-owner Martin Venable, a Louisiana native, opened the cafeteria-style restaurant with two friends in 1988, after leaving college. His mother taught him to cook, passing along techniques he later used to make meals for his friends. Those friends encouraged him to open a restaurant, turning lessons learned at home into a business serving Houstonians. The menu changes daily, featuring dishes familiar around dinner tables in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, where those food traditions run deep. Options include chicken and sausage creole, seafood court-bouillon, jambalaya and crawfish étouffée, depending on the day's changing menu. Other dishes include seasoned baked chicken, shrimp and crab sauce piquante, and chicken and sausage gumbo with jalapeño cornbread. Martin Venable says some people drive past for years before finally stopping in, then quickly become regular weekly customers. The restaurant operated as a lunch-only spot before adding dinner service in 2016; many longtime favorites remain on the menu.

Louisiana · 22d
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Step into the past and experience SW La.’s history like never before

The Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana invites the public to the annual Living History Cemetery Tours, an immersive evening where costumed actors bring local lore to life among […]

Lake Charles, LA · 20d

American Press

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SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do

Nightlife Bodega Restaurant & Wine Bar, 3505 Country Club Road —Jairus Daigle, 7-9 p.m. Friday; Malbec & Magic, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. The Cajun’s Wharf, 3500 Ryan St. — Zydeco gators, […]

Lake Charles, LA · 19d

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Jeff Davis Animal Center opens doors, naming ceremony honors Owen Cormier

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - The Jeff Davis Animal Center opened its doors for the first time Tuesday with a naming ceremony honoring Owen Cormier, a lifelong public servant and former police juror in Jeff Davis Parish. The facility features a 500-gallon generator, a surgery room and a wash bay. “Early...

Jennings, LA · 20d

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Lognions on the Lakefront moves forward with new dining, entertainment complex on Lake Charles

Just over a month after the Lake Charles City Council approved a partnership to develop a dining and entertainment concept on the lakefront, the Planning and Zoning Commission continued to greenlight the project. During its Oct. 12 meeting, the Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission approved variances to allow metal...

Lake Charles, LA · 22d

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Did Your Favorite Local Grocery Store Make the List?

We asked Acadiana to name its favorite locally owned grocery stores. Did your go-to make the list?

Acadia Parish, LA · 27d

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Putting the St. Jude Dream Home coffee maker to the test

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Well, as you may have heard, I LOVE coffee! So when Mari and Amie wanted someone to go check out the amazing coffee maker at the St. Jude Dream Home, of course, I was the first person they thought of to test it out!. Once...

Lake Charles, LA · 21d

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In 1931, a Beaumont Street Busker Was Born in a Log Shack; 49 Years Later, He Recorded the ‘Greatest Country Song Ever Made

He called the 1980 ballad too morbid to sell, yet it revived his flagging career. Body

Beaumont, TX · 24d

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Mistletoe & Moss Lake Charles 2026: Dates, Location and Shopping Details

From unique gifts to boutique finds, Mistletoe & Moss is back! Here’s what to know about this year's shopping event in Lake Charles!

Lake Charles, LA · 23d

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Barbe Elementary students step into new school year with free shoes from ‘Soles for Students’

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Students at Barbe Elementary picked out a free, brand-new pair of shoes this afternoon through Soles for Students, hosted by Johnson Funeral Home. In the weeks leading up to the event, each student, including those enrolled after the first day of school, was measured to ensure no one goes through the school year in shoes that do not fit.

Lake Charles, LA · 21d

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DeRidder Native Chris Cagle Coming to Lake Charles This Weekend

🎸 SWLA country fans, this one's for you! DeRidder native Chris Cagle is heading to the Golden Nugget Lake Charles this weekend. Here's what to know about the show and where to look for last-minute tickets. 🤠

Lake Charles, LA · 22d

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'90s Country Star Sammy Kershaw Coming to Lake Charles In Early 2027

He's coming home! Sammy Kershaw is heading to Lake Charles and is bringing all of his 90s country hits with him.

Lake Charles, LA · 22d

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Chuck Fest brings local food, art and music to Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - With tastes of local food, art and music around every corner, Chuck Fest is celebrating just about everything Southwest Louisiana has to offer. Starting as a way to honor Luna Bar and Grill’s 10th birthday, Chuck Fest has become one of the largest annual free festivals in the city. Founder Dave Evans says it’s about supporting one another.

Lake Charles, LA · 23d

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‘One-of-a-kind’ Palette and Pour mixes art, food

Palette and Pour — a chance to sip, savor and stroll on the front plaza of Historic City Hall in Lake Charles — will take place on Wednesday. The event […]

Lake Charles, LA · 24d

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Live Music In Lake Charles & SWLA: November 2026 Concert Calendar

From country stars and rock legends to comedy, Cajun, and Zydeco, November is packed with live entertainment in Southwest Louisiana. See who’s playing!

Lake Charles, LA · 26d

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Coushatta Tribe to Open Feather Fuel Travel Plaza

IOWA, LA – The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will host the grand opening of its new Feather Fuel Travel Plaza in Iowa, LA, with a celebration scheduled for Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will bring together local leaders, representatives from Coushatta Casino Resort and members of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana for a ribbon cutting, tribal blessing and remarks from tribal leadership.

Iowa, LA · 26d

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Did Your Favorite Local Grocery Store Make the List?

We asked Acadiana to name its favorite locally owned grocery stores. Did your go-to make the list?

Acadia Parish, LA · 27d