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Tulsa to Host McNeese on Sunday
TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa women's soccer team (1-1-1) is set to host the McNeese Cowgirls (1-2) in the second home game of the season and fourth contest of the year. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. at the Hurricane Soccer Stadium. Fans unable to attend the action in...
Tioga welcomes South Beauregard for preseason scrimmage
BALL, La. (KALB) - The Tioga Indians played in their first scrimmage ahead of the 2024 season, hosting the South Beauregard Knights. One of the notable performers for Tioga was senior running back Travis Adams who scored two touchdowns. Tioga will play in a jamboree next Friday with Menard and...
Gallery Promenade returns to downtown Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Tonight, folks got the chance to meet the local artists of Southwest Louisiana at the Gallery Promenade in downtown Lake Charles. The annual pop-up art gallery is hosted by The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA and celebrates the art spaces, galleries, and museums that work year-round to provide cultural resources, exhibits, and opportunities for both artists and residents.
Calcasieu Parish welcomed 7 million visitors in 2023
Special to the American Press The 2023 Travel USA Report, conducted by Longwoods International, said Calcasieu Parish welcomed seven million visitors in 2023, generating $800 million in total spending. This is particularly noteworthy given the economic challenges and industry fluctuations, in addition to the parish currently operating with over 1,000 fewer hotel rooms compared to pre-Hurricane […]
Firefighters warn against running appliances overnight
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It is an afterthought for many, that is leaving appliances such as dishwashers or dryers running overnight or when out and about. Ward 6 Fire Chief Todd Parker says he see sees many people turn their dryers on, along with leaving other appliances such as dishwashers and stovetops running, while they go on quick errands.
Local rice farmer talks about harvest
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have all heard about the high prices and low production during crawfish season. Well, now it’s time for rice harvest. When driving in Southwest Louisiana, it’s pretty easy to spot a field of rice. But some may not be aware of the impact those rice fields have.
Thib’s Grocery one step closer to reopening
CARLYSS, La. (KPLC) - The future of Thib’s Countryside Grocery lies in the hands of Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. After Hurricane Laura damaged the original building in Carlyss, the owners were anxious to serve the community once again. On Tuesday, the zoning board approved the grocery’s store’s proposal....
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
La. Democrats relish Kamala Harris’ history-making run for president
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago trumpeted the historical significance of Kamala Harris’s being at the top of their party’s ticket this presidential election. And they relished witnessing history close up. Harris is the first black and Indian female to receive...
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