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Cyber Security Summit helps people avoid becoming victims of cyber attacks
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - In a world of technology, cyber attacks have become even more common for people and business owners. Today the SWLA Cyber Security Summit was held at L’Auberge Casino to help prevent people from becoming victims of a cyber attack. “I think about the possibility...
Summer Movies Series With The Mayor Honors A Lake Charles Native
The Summer Movies Series with Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter has been a blast! Every Saturday in July, families in Southwest Louisiana have had the opportunity to enjoy free movie presentations. As summer winds down, there's one more movie event to go, and you won't want to miss it. On...
KPLC programming, streaming changes during Olympics
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - As KPLC begins our coverage of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, we will have a few changes to our on-air programming and online streaming. Starting Friday, July 26, KPLC will not air Midday, 7 News at Noon or First at Four. The noon and 4...
Luxury Home For Sale in Lafayette is a Mid-Centry Modern Lover’s Dream
Lafayette's Bendel Gardens subdivision, renowned for its luxurious homes and beautiful flora, has a new gem on the market that will captivate mid-century modern enthusiasts. Located at 323 Beverly Drive, this stunning property is a rare example of mid-century modern architecture in Lafayette, offering both historical charm and contemporary amenities.
Lafayette man suspected of murdering elderly man indicted by grand jury; jurors return no true bill for teen also arrested
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The man arrested for the murder of an elderly man, who was an innocent bystander when gunfire erupted outside his Lafayette home, has been indicted by a Lafayette Parish grand jury. Court documents show Leonce Boutte IV, 27, of Lafayette, is formally charged with second-degree...
18-year-old faces Attempted 1st-Degree Murder charge after multiple shots fired at vehicle in Abbeville
According to Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, on July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, during active patrolling, heard and then responded to the area of Louisiana Highway 82, just north of McDonald’s in Abbeville, in reference to multiple gunshots. Upon arrival in...
Some St. Martin Parish parents express displeasure in school zone changes
PARKS, La. (KADN) — Parents in St. Martin Parish have a chance on Wednesday and Thursday to learn about the new schools their children are being forced to attend. More than 150 St. Martin Parish students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be going to new schools in a couple weeks.
Made in Acadiana: Solo Graphix in Scott
A high-profile symbol in the race for the White House is Made in Acadiana. A Scott graphics company is literally taking off with the Trump-Vance campaign. What started as a thought for a young businessman over 30 years ago turned into a reality for a family. The company Solo Graphix begins designs for planes in Scott.
Poke Nation July 24, 2024 - Season 4 Premiere
It's year 4 of our sports duo bringing us the latest from McNeese State University Athletics! Join us each week as we hang out with McNeese Athletic Director, Heath Schroyer, and local sportswriter, Jim Gazzolo. You can watch new episodes of Poke Nation Wednesdays at 10:00 PM on CBS Lake Charles.
Lake Charles Police holding recruitment day event
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Lake Charles Police Department is letting residents know that they will be holding their next recruitment day on Saturday, August 3. We spoke with Sgt. Larry Moss this morning to get the details. If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference in...
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
Iberville, Ascension parishes and Zachary School District teachers finalists for New Teacher of the Year
BATON ROUGE - Teachers from Iberville Parish, Ascension Parish and the Zachary Community School District are amongst the finalists for Louisiana's New Teacher of the Year. Ashlie Duplessis, an English teacher at Bluff Ridge Primary, Olivia Landry, a social studies teacher at MSA West Academy and Baxton Michel, a math teacher at Zachary High School, all finished as finalists for the Louisiana New Teacher of the Year award.
A second retailer has secured a spot in the former Books-A-Million space in Lafayette
A J Crew store will occupy one of the spaces in the former Books-A-Million building in south Lafayette. The popular fashion store was issued a building permit for the space at 4419 Ambassador Caffery Suite A in the River Marketplace shopping center on Wednesday, records show. The building is being...
Meet authors, comic book artists at Thibodaux's inaugural Look Who's Reading Book Festival
More than 46 authors, comic book artists and more are gathering in Thibodaux to inspire reading in children, families and the wider community. The inaugural Look Who’s Reading Book Festival will gather more than 60 vendors in the Thibodaux Civic Center to meet with fans, sign books and promote reading from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The festival is free. It is being put on by the Tri-Parish Organizers, founded by Elnora Parker-Vicks, Vernell...
Seven People Charged in Narcotics Investigation in Thibodaux
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced seven people have been charged after narcotics agents found drugs at two Thibodaux residences. All face drug-related charges. Narcotics agents recently began investigating illegal narcotics activity on North Hidalgo Lane in Thibodaux after receiving intelligence about residences on the street. Agents identified two residences in the 1800 block that were believed to be involved with drug activity. Through investigation, they learned some of the individuals involved were either on probation or parole.
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