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SWLA school closures for Tuesday, May 14
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Some Southwest Louisiana schools will be closed Tuesday, May 14, 2024, due to widespread power outages and damage from Monday’s severe thunderstorms. The following school systems have announced closures:. Calcasieu Parish School Board. Charter Schools USA. Jeff Davis Parish School Board. We will update...
Beauregard School Board lends support to Title IX regulations challenge
The Beauregard Parish School Board is backing the state of Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Education in a lawsuit challenging the changes to Title IX regulations. At the BPSB meeting on Thursday, the board unanimously passed a resolution pledging their support of the state and LDOE in the Louisiana litigation against the U.S Department […]
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.
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 […]
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.
Golden Knights are state champions again, Sepulvado named game MVP
By Rodrick Anderson SULPHUR — With South Beauregard’s hopes of a state championship dangerously close to being spoiled by Sterlington, senior Layden Sepulvado helped deliver the Golden Knights’ first state championship since 2017. No. 1 South Beauregard (31-3) beat No. 2 Sterlington 7-4 (23-10), and Sepulvado was named the game MVP. “I am excited,” South Beauregard […]
National Police Week 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - National Police Week offers a chance for law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to honor, remember, offer peer support, and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. If your department is holding a memorial service and would like to add...
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 […]
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