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McNeese breaks ground on LNG Center of Excellence
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Construction is officially underway on a new addition to McNeese State University campus. A $2.8-million grant by the United States Department of Commerce is going toward a landmark center for liquified natural gas in the country, the LNG Center for Excellence. “This center is a...
Seven NELA squads advance to state tournament
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The state semifinals are set as seven NELA squads punched their tickets to Sulphur. Five area teams get the semifinal action started Tuesday. In Non-Select Division V, Quitman needs to get past Pitkin and Weston must beat Hicks for an all-Jackson Parish grudge match in the title game. Family Community faces off against Grace Christian. Mangham and Oak Grove hope to win their semifinal games for a shot at an all-NELA showdown in the championship. Sterlington will be out for revenge against Berwick, who ended the Panthers’ season the past two years. West Monroe faces Sam Houston in a rematch of last year’s 4-3 walk-off win in the semifinals.
Town of Iowa raising eyebrows at increased water bills
IOWA, La. (KPLC) - Town of Iowa Facebook groups have been flooded with complaints and concerns over residents’ water bills. Kevin Fix said he’s noticed since around March that his usage and bills aren’t making sense to him. “At my house, we aren’t using any more water...
French Settlement in LHSAA tourney for first time since 2007. Two ex-LSU stars coaching
Hiring two former LSU baseball standouts as coaches probably looked like a shrewd, attention-grabbing approach three years ago. But for French Settlement, it is journey that has reached an important destination — the LHSAA State Baseball tournament. The third-seeded Lions (16-16) of head coach Kade Scivicque face No. 2...
McNeese Softball takes Home Conference Hardware Before SLC Tournament
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The McNeese Cowgirls, who just won their third straight Southland Conference regular season championship this past week, moved on to win some more this week in the form of a few conference awards. Head Coach James Landreneau once again won Southland Head Coach of the...
Cowboys go island stomping
The Cowboys took more than their bats to Corpus Christi, Texas this weekend, they also made sure to pack their brooms. Simon Larranaga’s three-run homer in the top of the 10th was the big blast in McNeese’s 13-10 extra-inning victory Sunday over the Islanders. It was the first Southland Conference sweep of the season for […]
West Monroe and Sterlington punch their tickets to Sulphur
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Rebels are headed back to Sulphur for the fifth consecutive year. West Monroe completed the quarterfinal series comeback over Central, 8-1. Garrett Frye set the tone on the mound (5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K, 3 BB). Seniors shined at the plate. Trey Hawsey recorded three of the Rebs’ eight hits. John Pearson delivered a two-run single (intentionally walked twice). Hayden Federico ended with a RBI double. Sterlington punched its ticket back to Sulphur, sweeping its quarterfinal series against Westlake 2-1. Dylan Downs tossed a complete game gem, allowing just two hits with one walk on 80 pitches. Tre Burch delivered the game-winning two-run double in the sixth inning.
Health Headlines: Know the subtle signs of stroke
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - May is American Stroke Month, and according to the CDC, knowing the signs and getting help quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Mandy Gaither has the subtle signs and when it’s time to call for help. When stroke strikes, every second...
NWLA boasts two teams to LHSAA baseball state tournament
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A couple of northwest Louisiana baseball teams advanced to the LHSAA high school baseball state tournament. Below you will find the semifinal matchups. Local area teams are listed in bold with each seed in parenthesis. To view each bracket in its entirety, click on the...
SWLA Arrest Report - May 2, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 2, 2024. Wayne Gurtwood Stains, 32, Lake Charles: Bicycle must have reflectors; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of a Schedule II drug. Ivory Wayne Durgan Jr., 30, Lake Charles: Possession of a Schedule IV drug; possession of marijuana;...
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