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Miranda Lambert Lets Her Inner Texan Glow And Fans Go Wild
Miranda Lambert was born in Longview, Texas, and the country music star is proud of her roots. She recently celebrated being a Texan with her Instagram post, taking to the platform to share three photos, including one of herself wearing a Wade Bowen shirt and another with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin (seemingly ending the speculation that there is trouble in her marriage after his alleged inappropriate interaction with a woman at her bar).
Southland Conference Hosting Football Media Day Today
With Week Zero just thirty-three days away, the time for talk is almost over for football fans and programs across the country. The McNeese Cowboys will be participating in Week Zero which means Game Day is quickly approaching. You will be able to hear from Head Coach Gary Goff and a few of the players today at the Southland Conference Media Day.
SWLA Arrest Report - July 21, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 21, 2024. Darin James Labiche, 51, Lake Charles: Domestic abuse (2 charges); switched license plates; contempt of court. Vanity Lawon January, 29, Lake Charles: Possession of a Schedule II drug. Toree Madison Smith, 29, Lake Charles: Home...
State Fire Marshal investigating DeQuincy fire
DeQuincy, La. (KPLC) - Investigators at the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s (SFM) Office are investigating a structure fire that took place Saturday night in DeQuincy. DeQuincy Volunteer firefighters responded to South Perkins Street just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening. When firefighters arrived on the scene, a structure was heavily...
The Cajun Music and Food Festival returns for the 37th year
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - All day Saturday, Southwest Louisiana let the good time roll at the annual Cajun Music and Food Festival. “It started as a small organization here in Lake Charles and it’s just been bigger and bigger ever since. This is kind of our cumulating moment after a year’s worth of planning,” said Board member of the Cajun French Music Association of Lake Charles Charmaine Anderson.
Grand Opening In Lake Charles, LA. Smalls Sliders Announced
I can't wait for the Lake Charles grand opening of the all-new cheeseburger restaurant Smalls Sliders (135 W. McNeese Street!) You've heard the saying "Big things come in small packages." Right? Well, that describes the sliders this restaurant is serving up to the 'T'. A small burger, packing a big taste!
McNeese Head Coach Gary Goff Discusses Fall Camp & Upcoming Season
As the fall season approaches, McNeese State University’s Head Football Coach Gary Goff is gearing up for a highly anticipated fall camp. The Cowboys have high hopes for a successful campaign. Coach Goff recently shared his insights and expectations for the upcoming camp, highlighting the team’s preparation, key players, and overall strategy.
Students explore possible careers in athletic training
About 75 high school students were treated to a taste of a career in athletic training at a free sports medicine workshop hosted by the Lake Area Athletic Trainers Association on Friday. Since 2002 – sans a hiatus from 2019 to 2022 – LAATA has hosted the workshop to get high school students interested in […]
Weather Service – Texas at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Monday
When you think of the Texas landscape you probably picture the beautiful wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country. Or maybe you're more of a mind to think of far west Texas and a more unforgiving landscape. Or perhaps your mind's eye sees the Piney Woods when you think of Texas.
Several Texas delegates coalesce behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden abandons reelection
"Several Texas delegates coalesce behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden abandons reelection" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
Sunday Night Forecast: Wet Weather and Lower Temperatures Ahead
TONIGHT: 40% Chance of Storms Mainly After 1:00 A.M. Low 72. Calm.MONDAY: Partly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. High 87. Calm.MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. Low 71. Calm.TUESDAY: Mostly Cloudy. 60% Chance of Storms. High 85. Wind SW 3.Thunderstorms will continue each day throughout the week. Much of East Texas could receive […]
Republican former state Rep. Jim Pitts has died at 77
Former state Rep. Jim Pitts, a Waxahachie Republican who served as chief budget writer for the Texas House for close to a decade, died shortly before midnight on Saturday. He was 77. Pitts died at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas surrounded by his loved ones, according to a Sunday...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
The Texas City With 25 Disturbing Cold Cases Waiting to be Solved
We’re reminded every day that crime happens everywhere including here in Texas, we see the details on the news or on social media. But the same crimes happen everywhere so packing up and moving isn’t going to do you any good. Seeing as how I love to watch...
SWLA Arrest Report - July 20, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 20, 2024. James Eric Anderson, 33, Lake Charles: home invasion; aggravated assault. Brient Keith Richard, 25, Iowa: proper equipment on vehicles; aggravated flight from an officer; possession of a Schedule II drug. John Edward Napolitano, 42, Sulphur:...
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