Open in NewsBreak

Oberlin

See all locations
Customize your news
50°F
publisher avatar

Municipal

Yahoo!

website

Town of Gueydan dinged in audit for paying employees sent home for Christmas

BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- The Town of Gueydan has been flagged for several issues in an audit released Monday by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office. The audit, performed by the firm of Kolder, Slaven and Company covering the 2025 calendar year, had five findings, four of which were repeated from the previous year.

Gueydan, LA · 20d
article img

houstonstringer.com

website

Dr. Candice Matthews details misconduct allegations involving Lake Charles Judge Ron Richard

LAKE CHARLES, La. — Civil rights activist Dr. Candice Matthews says her team is investigating allegations involving Lake Charles City Court Judge Ron Richard, including claims of inappropriate sexual relationships, judicial misconduct, harassment and domestic violence. Dr. Matthews said residents of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish have submitted numerous...

Lake Charles, LA · 20d
article img

GATOR 99.5

partner publisher · 21.0K followers
article img

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 · 24d

indiangaming.com

website

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 · 24d
article img

avoyellestoday.com

website

A unique Louisiana festival celebrating our coastal resources

One of Louisiana’s oldest and certainly one of its coldest festivals is the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival, held each year on the second weekend in January in Cameron Parish. Originally established in 1955, this truly unique festival celebrates the importance of fur trapping, alligator hunting, waterfowl hunting, and commercial and recreational fishing to the economy and culture of Louisiana’s coastal parishes.

Louisiana · 22d

American Press

partner publisher · 8.9K followers

Chuck Fest celebration kicks off Saturday

It’s time to celebrate Louisiana’s vibrant culture as this year’s annual Chuck Fest gets underway Saturday in downtown Lake Charles. What began as a celebration in recognition of Luna Bar […]

Lake Charles, LA · 24d

KLFY.com

website

Jefferson Davis Parish power outage set for Oct. 29

JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — A power outage is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29 starting at 8 a.m., according to officials. This outage is required to connect additional transmission line isolation locations. These locations will be essential in limiting members affected by outages to the loop transmission system in the future. Officials said the outage’s duration is estimated to last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jefferson Davis Parish, LA · 25d

marinelog.com

website

Louisiana DOTD dedicates first of two new Cameron crossing ferries

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet joined state and local officials, including Gov. Jeff Landry, Wednesday, to celebrate the dedication of the ferryboat Holly Beach. This marks the completion of the first of two new ferry boats for the Cameron crossing in Cameron Parish. Under this $49.7...

Louisiana · 23d

theadvocate.com

website

Lafayette DA candidates debate jail backlog, diversion program and trust in the office

Candidates for 15th Judicial District attorney and Lafayette City Court judge in Division B discussed jail delays, juvenile justice, diversion programs and court fines Wednesday night during a public forum at the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Incumbent Donald “Don” Landry and former District Judge Kristian Earles are competing for...

Lafayette, LA · 24d

12NewsNow

publisher · 82.1K followers

The Race That Could Shape Southeast Texas: Weber vs. Bartie

Texas · 24d

107 JAMZ

partner publisher · 19.6K followers

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 · 23d

talk1073.com

website

America’s LNG Summit Transforms Lake Charles into a Global Energy Hub

Lake Charles has officially established itself as the epicenter of global energy. The 23rd edition of America’s LNG Summit & Exhibition recently gathered industry pioneers, international buyers, and top policy makers to advance global market strategies. From Import Origins to Export Dominance. Originally launched 23 years ago as an...

Lake Charles, LA · 25d

CAJUN RADIO 1290AM

partner publisher · 11.2K followers

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 · 23d

wgno.com

website

Calcasieu Parish issues immediate burn ban

CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A burn ban has been issued by the police jury in Calcasieu Parish, effective immediately. The executive order prohibits all outdoor private burning of any kind. Prescribed burns are not included in the ban, officials said. It also gives Calcasieu Parish Fire Departments the...

Calcasieu Parish, LA · 24d

KPLC TV

website

Iowa Town Council candidates discuss local businesses, infrastructure, economic growth

IOWA, La. (KPLC) - Three Iowa Town Council races will be on the ballot Nov. 3. We asked the candidates about their backgrounds and what they plan to prioritize while in office. You can find their answers below. We gave all candidates an opportunity to answer our questions, but some...

Iowa, LA · 24d

workboat.com

website

Louisiana christens first of two new Cameron ferries

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) christened the Holly Beach Oct. 14, marking completion of the first of two hybrid-electric ferries being built by Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, Houma, La., for the Cameron crossing in Cameron Parish. The $49.7 million project includes the Holly Beach and sister vessel Cameron,...

Louisiana · 24d

avoyellestoday.com

website

Louisiana Universities expand career training, secure millions in Federal Funding

Universities serving Central Louisiana are expanding educational opportunities through new federal grants and academic partnerships aimed at strengthening Louisiana's workforce in healthcare, aviation technology, education, cybersecurity and emergency management. Northwestern State University has received two federal grants totaling nearly $3.8 million in projected and awarded funding, while LSU Alexandria and LSU Eunice have announced three new agreements designed to help students transition from associate degrees into bachelor's degree programs.

Louisiana · 24d

louisianalife.com

website

Terry O’Neal and Team Uncover Forgotten Chloe Cemetery

Upcoming: A community cleanup at Chloe Historic Cemetery will take place Oct. 17-18, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. What: Volunteers will clear fallen trees, brush and debris left behind by Hurricane Laura. Where: The cemetery is located off Shane Road, off E Opelousas Street, on the...

Lake Charles, LA · 25d

KPLC TV

website

Two candidates face off in Calcasieu Parish magistrate judge race

CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (KPLC) - Meet Joey Williams and Brent Hawkins—two men with extensive law backgrounds. Both are hoping to become Calcasieu Parish’s next magistrate judge. Joey Williams (R) Williams spends his days as a prosecutor at the District Attorney’s Office. “Most recently, about two years ago,...

Calcasieu Parish, LA · 26d