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SWLA Arrest Report - May 26, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 26, 2024. Tamera Michelle Ladnier, 51, Lake Charles: Contempt of court (4 charges); possession of a Schedule II drug; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of felonies; illegal carrying of weapons during a crime.
USPS encouraging larger, improved mailboxes for packages
(Gray News) – The third week of May every year is designated as Mailbox Improvement Week by the United States Postal Service. This year, the USPS is suggesting a major improvement for homeowners. Alongside general maintenance of mailboxes, the Postal Service also encourages upgrading to jumbo mailboxes better suited...
Southwest Louisiana honors the fallen at Memorial Day services
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana is honoring Memorial Day today through several services and memorials. The Lake Charles tradition Avenue of Flags is celebrating its 40th year honoring veterans in Lake Charles. The Orange-Graceland cemetery roads are lined with flags, each representing an individual veteran. The event is...
How to keep cool as the scorching summer heat rolls in early
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It’s the unofficial start of summer and in advance of the weekend, the National Weather Service said the first heat wave of the year would build over the Memorial Day Weekend. Weather experts say that means chances for heat-related health risks. It’s important to...
Sulphur residents still cleaning up after tornado
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The damage left behind by the powerful storms in Southwest Louisiana can still be seen driving around Sulphur. Downed trees, powerlines and debris lay along the streets. Residents have been busy cleaning up, while others are stuck and need help. One of these residents, Claudette...
Avenue of Flags returns for 40th Memorial Day display
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - As ceremonies across Southwest Louisiana commemorate Memorial Day, the “Avenue of Flags” display returns to Orange Grove Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles for its 40th year. Volunteers were out setting up the flags this morning on Broad Street for the largest display of...
3-car crash on I-210 leaves 3 dead
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The crash Wednesday afternoon on I-210 left three people dead, according to Lake Charles Police. Officers said just before 4:30 p.m., James Labove, 46, of Sulphur, was traveling westbound on 210 near Cove Lane in a Chevrolet Malibu when his vehicle struck the rear of another car, an SUV driven by Race Hindman, 34, of Lake Charles, who was also traveling west.
Fisherman arrested for cheating in bass tournament with lead weights
LAKE CHARLES, La. - A Louisiana fisherman was arrested for cheating in a bass fishing contest by using weights to boost his score. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement said officers arrested Aaron Moreau, 38, for fishing contest fraud. Authorities said they were contacted by the Big Bass...
State job growth smaller than thought, affordable housing developer moves into Lake Charles
Baton Rouge affordable housing developer breaks ground on Lake Charles communities. CST Multifamily Real Estate Services has broken ground on two affordable housing communities in Lake Charles. The Reserve at Power Place is a $40 million apartment complex with 144 units. The development will have one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom...
Why was Southwest Louisiana not included in State of Emergency following severe storms?
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A state of emergency was issued earlier this week for several parishes across the state. The emergency declaration covers the period of May 14-17 and allows the state to assist parishes with damage. The parishes included are St. Martin, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee,...
Lake Charles is true “City Limits” speckled trout mecca
Last summer, when our Backwater Charters boat captain, Devin Shaheen, turned north up the ship channel from Hackberry towards Lake Charles, instead of following the three other captains south into Big Lake, I must admit I thought, “uh oh!”. After all, when you think of great speckled trout and...
Downtown at Sundown free concert series returns
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Lake Charles Downtown at Sundown concert series returned to Ryan Street Friday night. Performances Friday featured two female-led bands: Sunkissed and Nicki Needham and the People’s Victory. Next weekend, Friday, May 31, will be coined “Swamp Night” with local musicians Brandon Ledet &...
FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Several transported to hospital after crash on 210 at Cove Lane; all lanes reopened
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Several people have been transported to area hospitals after what Lake Charles police call a “very serious” crash on I-210 East at Cove Lane. 210 East remains closed; traffic is being diverted before the 210 bridge at the I-10 interchange. Westbound has been...
La. junior high and high school rodeo state finals kick off Friday at Burton Complex
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - For many, the Louisiana Junior High and High School Finals are equivalent to the National Finals Rodeo. For the livestream of rodeo events, click HERE. Louisiana High School Rodeo Association’s (LHSRA) state finals kick off Friday at 10 a.m., continuing daily through June 1 at...
CITGO Lake Charles Celebrates 80 Years of Stewardship
Since 1944, the CITGO Lake Charles Refinery has been a cornerstone of the Southwest Louisiana community. It has positively impacted the economy and nurtured generations of dedicated workers. In the early 1940s, the U.S. Armed Forces required a facility to produce fuel for their war efforts. In response, Cities Service...
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