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Care Help of Sulphur celebrates 40th year with carnival
Sulphur, La. (KPLC) - Forty years ago, a group of Sulphur citizens and ministers got together to form a community non-profit group to help those in need. Now, that community is celebrating four decades of care that has helped serve their community. We spoke to Taylor Finchum to get the details.
One SWLA business owner lucky to be alive after Monday’s storms
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Citizens of Southwest Louisiana are continuing to share their stories from Monday night’s storms, and one business owner tells us staying late at the office nearly cost him his life. Imagine it’s closing time at work and you’re getting ready to go home to...
WEATHER UPDATE: School dismissal updates
Beauregard Parish Schools will be released at 2 p.m. today. Calcasieu Parish alternative sites will be conducting dismissal at 1 p.m.; schools in DeQuincy, Starks, and Vinton will dismiss at 2 p.m.; all other schools will conduct dismissal at 2:30 p.m. All Allen Parish schools will dismiss at 2:30 p.m. due to the potentially dangerous […]
5/15: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jacob Allen Johnson, 29, 3521 McKinley St. — possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); drug possession; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; obstruction of justice; turning movements and required signals. Dustin Trevon Gibson, 26, 6374 U.S. 90 East No. 144, Iowa, La. — two counts […]
New details on the Calcasieu Superintendent search
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Earlier this week, we told you about the Calcasieu Parish School Board discussing plans to choose the next superintendent. We are now learning more about what that timeline looks like. Just last week, Dr. Shannon LaFargue announced he’d be retiring this summer after two years...
Starks Mayhaw Festival continues Saturday
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The 2024 Mayhaw Festival has arrived in Starks for the weekend. On Friday, the festival featured several vendors selling everything from mayhaw jelly to house plants. Kids were able to participate in bike races, scavenger hunts and inflatable jump houses. The festival will return Saturday...
Starks Mayhaw Festival: Don’t miss out on your free biscuit with jelly
What’s better than a warm buttered biscuit with mayhaw jelly? A FREE warm buttered biscuit with mayhaw jelly. Get one Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Starks Mayhaw Festival 107 Hwy. 109 North in Starks, Louisiana. Mayhaw Festival fun begins Thursday, May 16 at 4 p.m. and includes carnival rides and […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Sulphur tornado destruction
The largest area of storm damage in Sulphur on Tuesday was at and near Walmart, 525 N. Cities Service Highway Road. The Murphy Gas USA retail center was decimated. The sign was ripped from the ground, and an I-beam picked up and moved from the fuel station about 150 yards down the road.
UPDATE: 10,500 still without power following Monday’s storm system
Entergy Louisiana crews and contractors are making steady progress on day two of power restoration following a storm system that heavily impacted the Interstate 10 corridor between Calcasieu and East Baton Rouge parishes, bringing high winds and tornadoes. Crews aim to restore power to most customers who can safely accept service by late tomorrow night, […]
Crews break ground on new emergency room in DeRidder
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - Work has started on a new emergency room and women’s health center in DeRidder. Beauregard Memorial Hospital’s current ER has served 20,000 patients in the past year, while it’s only designed to serve about 13,000, health system officials said. The new ER will expand the hospital’s capacity and add updated technology like onsite CT scanners.
Sheriff: Be wary of jury duty scam
Special to the American Press The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of a scam that may possibly surface in the area. Victims report receiving a phone call stating they have missed jury duty and have a warrant for their arrest. The suspect advised the victim if they pay the fees associated with […]
Lake Charles events round-up - May 16, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have a list of family-friendly events this weekend happening across Calcasieu Parish. For a complete list of area events, you can visit www.visitlakecharles.org. You can also submit an event to Visit Lake Charles HERE. STARKS MAYHAW FESTIVAL. PRICE: Free. WHO: Starks Mayhaw Festival. WHEN:...
North Cities Service closed in front of Sulphur Walmart
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - North Cities Service Highway is closed in front of Walmart in Sulphur as crews repair power lines damaged in Monday’s storms. City police said the road will reopen around 9 p.m. and close again at 6:30 Wednesday morning. The closures could continue for several days as repairs continue.
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