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KPLC Reporters share their favorite stories of 2025
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - To start off new year, we’re looking back at some our reporters’ favorite stories from 2025. Devon Distefano - For a group of lifelong buddies from Southwest Louisiana, the bond of friendship has only grown stronger through their shared love of music. Kaitlyn...
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SWLA bakeries working to meet King Cake demands for Mardi Gras
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The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is set to debut two new exhibitions tonight at 6 pm with free king cake tasting
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Imperial Calcasieu Museum to debut two new Mardi Gras exhibits
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - With Mardi Gras just around the corner, the Imperial Calcasieu Museum in Lake Charles is showcasing two new exhibits: “The Residency at the Museum: Three-Year Retrospective” and “The Black History of Mardi Gras.”. Ashley Royer, director of The Imperial Calcasieu Museum, says...
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ACTS Theatre to perform ‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The ACTS Theatre in Lake Charles is set to perform the comedic play “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” this month. Written in 1993 by Alan Ball, the play follows five bridesmaids hiding in a bedroom during a wedding reception. The production features...
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High hopes for the home stretch
The home stretch for local waterfowl hunters is dead ahead as the end of January is staring right back at us. Fortunately, for many of those still chasing ducks and geese, the weatherman has decided to be somewhat friendly and finally give us some prolonged colder weather. This season has been ridiculously warm, in fact we had one of the warmest Decembers on record along with one of the driest. The conditions for shooting ducks and geese were about as bad as anybody could remember and that didn't even take into account the fact that the overall duck numbers were on a 10-year low. Put all those things together and you could almost make a country song it was so sad.
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Special George Rodrigue Exhibit Will Open in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center in Lake Charles will open a special exhibition celebrating one of Louisiana’s most iconic artists, George Rodrigue. The exhibit, “Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy,” explores Rodrigue’s deep connection to the land, the open road and the...
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Your Guide to Local Coffee Shops in Lake Charles
A delicious cup of coffee you can’t get at home, a locally-made pastry, the barista who has your order memorized, the quirky decor – these are the things that make local coffee shops so special. The list of local coffee shops in Lake Charles, outlined below, offers the chance to find your favorite or new favorite spot.
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Longtime Crowley restaurant closes, attached casino and trucker's lounge to stay open
One Acadiana restaurant started off the new year with an announcement that stunned longtime customers. According to a post published to the Rice Palace Facebook page on Dec. 31, owners Chee Chee and L.J. Gielen of Crowley have decided to close the popular roadside restaurant after 30 years in business. Located at 2015 N. Cherokee Drive off of Interstate 10 in Crowley, the Rice Palace Restaurant attracted diners from around the country with highly rated Cajun food, and a relaxed atmosphere with an attached casino, convenience store and trucker's lounge.
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WOS grad, Broadway musical star dies of rare cancer
The Broadway and entertainment world this weekend began mourning the death of veteran singer-performer Bret Hanna-Shuford as he died at the age of 46 of a rare cancer. His death made news across the world with hundreds of stories including People Magazine, the New York Post, Broadway World, E! Entertainment and more.