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VIDEO: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Memorial Service
Michael and Hannah Cena sing “Goodness of God” at the conclusion of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Memorial Service Thursday morning at the Lake Charles Event Center. Fallen officers remembered included Billy McIntosh, John Mayfield, Alan Inzer, Eric Belliard and Randy Benoit.
Family of Southern student killed in case of mistaken identity pleading for more leads
BATON ROUGE - It's been two very long months for the family of Jayrick Washington. "I wait everyday to wake up, hoping that this is just a dream," said his mother, Lynette Soulaire. Jayrick was shot on i110 and crashed near the Dalrymple exit just five days before his 19th...
Oberlin Red, White, Blue and Sauce Piquante Too car show and cook off for veterans
OBERLIN, La. (KPLC) - In Oberlin, the community came together to raise money for veteran organizations in Allen Parish. Many came out to enjoy the nice weather for the first annual “Red, White, Blue, and Sauce Piquant too, Car Show and Cook-off”. All types of cars were on...
Anita Falcon’s relationship with her students often reaches beyond the classroom
Anita Abshire Falcon, 47, wanted to teach in the same environment she was taught in. After 20 years at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, she is sure she has accomplished her mission. Born and raised in Crowley, Falcon attended St. Michael Catholic School for much of her grade school education. During her Catholic education, she experienced […]
NWS confirms multiple tornadoes touched down in SW La.
Tornadoes ripped through Calcasieu Parish and traveled east to join forces with another storm system Monday afternoon. The next morning, an ATF officer pulled off Cities Service into the Sulphur Walmart parking lot to survey the flattened pancake of the The Murphy USA gas station. The 25-foot iron post and sign was broken off at […]
Pregnant woman among 3 dead as severe storms, tornadoes leave trail of damage across southwest Louisiana
Officials have confirmed three tornadoes as severe storms tore across southwestern Louisiana on Monday, killing three people - including a pregnant woman and her unborn child - and causing extensive damage to homes and businesses in the region.
Iowa honors officers during Police Week
IOWA, La. (KPLC) - It’s National Police Week and the Iowa Police Department held a program Thursday to recognize men and women on the force, as well as fallen officers. The night started off with awards for the department’s employees followed by touching words of appreciation from other officials.
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