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Step into the past and experience SW La.’s history like never before

The Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana invites the public to the annual Living History Cemetery Tours, an immersive evening where costumed actors bring local lore to life among […]

Lake Charles, LA · 20d

American Press

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SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do

Nightlife Bodega Restaurant & Wine Bar, 3505 Country Club Road —Jairus Daigle, 7-9 p.m. Friday; Malbec & Magic, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. The Cajun’s Wharf, 3500 Ryan St. — Zydeco gators, […]

Lake Charles, LA · 18d

KPLC TV

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Jeff Davis Animal Center opens doors, naming ceremony honors Owen Cormier

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - The Jeff Davis Animal Center opened its doors for the first time Tuesday with a naming ceremony honoring Owen Cormier, a lifelong public servant and former police juror in Jeff Davis Parish. The facility features a 500-gallon generator, a surgery room and a wash bay. “Early...

Jennings, LA · 19d
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theadvocate.com

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Lognions on the Lakefront moves forward with new dining, entertainment complex on Lake Charles

Just over a month after the Lake Charles City Council approved a partnership to develop a dining and entertainment concept on the lakefront, the Planning and Zoning Commission continued to greenlight the project. During its Oct. 12 meeting, the Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission approved variances to allow metal...

Lake Charles, LA · 21d
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97.3 The Dawg

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Did Your Favorite Local Grocery Store Make the List?

We asked Acadiana to name its favorite locally owned grocery stores. Did your go-to make the list?

Acadia Parish, LA · 27d

KPLC TV

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Putting the St. Jude Dream Home coffee maker to the test

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Well, as you may have heard, I LOVE coffee! So when Mari and Amie wanted someone to go check out the amazing coffee maker at the St. Jude Dream Home, of course, I was the first person they thought of to test it out!. Once...

Lake Charles, LA · 20d

Parade

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In 1931, a Beaumont Street Busker Was Born in a Log Shack; 49 Years Later, He Recorded the ‘Greatest Country Song Ever Made

He called the 1980 ballad too morbid to sell, yet it revived his flagging career. Body

Beaumont, TX · 23d

GATOR 99.5

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Mistletoe & Moss Lake Charles 2026: Dates, Location and Shopping Details

From unique gifts to boutique finds, Mistletoe & Moss is back! Here’s what to know about this year's shopping event in Lake Charles!

Lake Charles, LA · 22d

KPLC TV

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Barbe Elementary students step into new school year with free shoes from ‘Soles for Students’

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Students at Barbe Elementary picked out a free, brand-new pair of shoes this afternoon through Soles for Students, hosted by Johnson Funeral Home. In the weeks leading up to the event, each student, including those enrolled after the first day of school, was measured to ensure no one goes through the school year in shoes that do not fit.

Lake Charles, LA · 20d

CAJUN RADIO 1290AM

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DeRidder Native Chris Cagle Coming to Lake Charles This Weekend

🎸 SWLA country fans, this one's for you! DeRidder native Chris Cagle is heading to the Golden Nugget Lake Charles this weekend. Here's what to know about the show and where to look for last-minute tickets. 🤠

Lake Charles, LA · 22d

GATOR 99.5

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'90s Country Star Sammy Kershaw Coming to Lake Charles In Early 2027

He's coming home! Sammy Kershaw is heading to Lake Charles and is bringing all of his 90s country hits with him.

Lake Charles, LA · 21d

KPLC TV

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Chuck Fest brings local food, art and music to Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - With tastes of local food, art and music around every corner, Chuck Fest is celebrating just about everything Southwest Louisiana has to offer. Starting as a way to honor Luna Bar and Grill’s 10th birthday, Chuck Fest has become one of the largest annual free festivals in the city. Founder Dave Evans says it’s about supporting one another.

Lake Charles, LA · 22d

American Press

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‘One-of-a-kind’ Palette and Pour mixes art, food

Palette and Pour — a chance to sip, savor and stroll on the front plaza of Historic City Hall in Lake Charles — will take place on Wednesday. The event […]

Lake Charles, LA · 23d

GATOR 99.5

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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 · 25d

indiangaming.com

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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 · 25d

Talk Radio 960am

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Did Your Favorite Local Grocery Store Make the List?

We asked Acadiana to name its favorite locally owned grocery stores. Did your go-to make the list?

Acadia Parish, LA · 26d

decorhint.com

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The 10 Best Places To Eat Near I-10 In South Louisiana

Louisiana can turn one random exit off Interstate 10 into the best decision of the whole weekend. Between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge, hungry drivers can trade highway snacks for gumbo, boudin, fried seafood, and gravy-soaked comfort food. That detour can get delicious very quickly!. Family-run restaurants have kept local...

Louisiana · 27d

KPLC TV

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Vinton woman built community through cakes for more than 20 years

VINTON, La. (KPLC) - Every small town has that one person who brightens people’s days in the most ordinary ways. In Vinton, that person is longtime cake decorator Becky Byrd. Byrd’s unique designs brought people in, but the love she gave each customer is what made them stay.

Vinton, LA · 25d