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Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Residents concerned about increase in animal dumping
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Just last month we told you about an uptick in abandoned animals in Jeff Davis parish, but the problem isn’t isolated. There have been reports from all around Southwest Louisiana about dogs being dumped. At least five puppies have been dumped over the past...
BPSO holds grand opening for new substation
RAGLEY, La. (KALB) - The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office held a grand opening for a new southside substation on July 25. The new substation is located off Highway 171 in Ragley. It serves as a center for officers to be dispatched to emergencies more quickly than if they were...
New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles, Louisiana Theaters
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: There's no need to look up every movie individually anymore, we have all the trailers in one nice, neat package for you that are showing in theaters this weekend. I can smell the buttered popcorn now and taste the Jujubes as I mentally lean back in the...
UPDATE: All lanes of I-10E at Calcasieu River Bridge now open
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The right lane of Interstate 10 Eastbound on the Calcasieu River Bridge has been reopened, according to Louisiana DOTD. The lane was blocked earlier this afternoon due to a stalled vehicle. Crews have since cleared the vehicle and all lanes are now open.
Fan Fest Slated for August 17
2024 Football Schedule Purchase Season Tickets Subscribe to our YouTube Channel McNeese Athletics has announced Poke Nation Fan Fest for August 17 in the concourse of the Legacy Center. The event will run from 10 a.m.-noon. Fans will be able to pick up their football season tickets and parking passes as well as meet and take pictures with the Cowboy football players. Also in attendance will be the Cowgirl Kickers, McNeese Cheerleaders and Rowdy. Fans will then be encouraged to attend the Cowgirl volleyball exhibition match against LSU beginning at noon and free of admission. At 2:30, the Cowboys will...
Long-time McNeese broadcaster dies at 55
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Long-time McNeese broadcaster Richard Dow passed away Wednesday at the age of 55. McNeese Athletics Department issued a statement in his honor:. “McNeese Athletics would like to express our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Dow family. Richard was our broadcaster for many years, and even after his time with us, he continued to bleed Blue and Gold and cheered on the Cowboys and Cowgirls. He exemplified what a professional is in this business. He cared, not only about doing his job as a first-class broadcaster, but also cared about the student-athletes, coaches and staff. Most of all, Richard was a tremendous friend and human being. He loved his family more than anything and was always proud to tell stories about them. You’ll be greatly missed Richard. We know you’ll be ringing those cowbells and cheering us on.”
Sports Person of the Week - Eli Deville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana has produced some of the top baseball talent in the country, and that looks like it will continue with plenty of young players like infielder Eli Deville. The 12-year-old has already accomplished so much in a short amount of time. Eli is fresh off an appearance in the 11U Perfect Game Invitational where he made the all-tournament team, and he made it clear that he is just a kid that knew early on baseball was going to be the thing for him.
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...
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
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