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Iowa Mayor Neal Watkins speaks about effort to oust him from office
After 18 months in office, a petition is being circulated to recall Town of Iowa Mayor Neal Watkins. He ran against Joshua Macer and incumbent Paul “Hounddog” Hesse, faced Hesse in the runoff and won with 58 percent of the vote. Watkins said he hasn’t seen the petition. It is his understanding that is being […]
7/15: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Philip Dewey Hebert, 37, 1906 Nichols Road, Westlake — two counts direct contempt of court; aggravated flight from an officer; reckless operation. Bond: $40,500. Sean Philip Shepherd, 62, 626 Joe Miller Road, Moss Bluff — domestic abuse battery. Jamarlon De’Montae Burks, 22, 5609 Western Drive — […]
Local pastor accused of theft for refusing to complete construction project
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A local pastor is being accused of theft after refusing to finish a project for a client. Derek D. Bellard, of Stay the Course of Louisiana Full Gospel Ministries, was arrested July 8 and charged with theft over $25,000, according to the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office. He was released the following day on a $15,000 bond.
National Pet Fire Safety Day teaches importance of keeping our furry ones safe
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - If you have a furry loved one at home, National Pet Fire Safety Day is set aside to learn about how you can keep your pets safe in an emergency. “Missy, go to bed, sit, stay,” Houston River Fire Chief Dean Lappe said as he trained his dog.
Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ Comes To Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Food Network came to Southwest Louisiana to film an episode of its popular reality show, 'The Great Food Truck Race,' featuring star chef and host Tyler Florence. This cooking competition, which started in 2010, comprised of six to nine teams to test their staying power in the challenging food truck industry.
McNeese Star Linebacker Named As First Team Preseason All-American
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: The preseason football awards have begun for McNeese linebacker Micah Davey when on Monday, he was named first team All-American by FCS Football Central. Davey is one of three players from the Southland Conference to earn a spot on the team and the only first-team selection. Southeastern’s...
Grandmother of 4-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Who Was Found Dead and His Baby Brother on the Side of the Highway Said Mother Left the Child with Her Months Ago to ‘Live Her Best Life’
The paternal grandmother of a 4-year-old boy whose body was discovered by the police marine division from a large and very choppy body of water […] Grandmother of 4-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Who Was Found Dead and His Baby Brother on the Side of the Highway Said Mother Left the Child with Her Months Ago to ‘Live Her Best Life’
Davey earns first preseason honor
Micah Davey has picked up his first big preseason honor. McNeese State’s junior linebacker was named first-team All-American by FCS Football Central Monday. It is no doubt far from the last preseason team the Cowboy tackling machine will make this summer. Davey is coming off a season that saw him make six All-American teams last […]
Summer Pops - Totally Awesome 80s: A Night with the Lake Charles Symphony
Take a look at our night with the Lake Charles Symphony. We enjoyed their Summer Pops concert - Totally Awesome 80s - Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Lake Charles Event Center. The LC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by William Rose, performed with the world-famous cover band, Jeans n Classics.
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