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Financing for Calcasieu River Bridge moves ahead
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge breezed through its last financial hurdle before the State Bond Commission, including a bond sale of up to two billion dollars to finance the mega-project. If the project stays on track, there should be a new I-10 bridge in...
LC man charged with raping family member under 12
A Lake Charles man has been charged with raping a family member under the age of 12. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said deputies were dispatched to a local hospital Tuesday in reference to a rape complaint. Vicent said during the investigation, detectives were advised Joseph R. Perry, 45, had sexually abused a […]
Urban Air Adventure Park In Lake Charles Is Hiring!
The grand opening celebration of Urban Air Adventure Park Lake Charles (4070), located next door to Planet Fitness across from MSU, is just around the corner. As they put the final touches on this fantastic new complex, they're hiring a new SWLA Urban Air Adventure team. Are you interested in...
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Win Tickets to 2024 Geek’d Con in Louisiana
Geek'd Con is coming back to downtown Shreveport this August! Dress up in your best cosplay and come out to this year's event on August 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center. Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing its event to the Ark-La-Tex area. It is the...
Louisiana Weather: Rainy Conditions and Cloudy Skies Persist
Shreveport, LA – Mostly cloudy skies will prevail again today, while rainy conditions keep highs near 80 degrees in north central and northeast Louisiana. Some of this rainfall may be locally heavy at times. North and west, highs will climb into the middle to upper 80s. According to the...
Louisiana Club Earns ‘Best Golf Course’ in U.S. Honors
The game of golf is alive and well in the state of Louisiana. According to golflink.com there are 140 golf courses in Louisiana. Eighty of those courses are public courses, another 30 are private courses, and still another 30 would qualify to be called municipal golf courses. Louisiana even has its own "Golf Trail".
Louisiana lawmakers won’t call special session, constitutional convention in August
Louisiana lawmakers won’t return to Baton Rouge in August to address tax and budget policy in a special session despite a last-minute push from Gov. Jeff Landry’s revenue secretary to do so, according to a handful of legislators interviewed this week. Legislative leadership is expected to make a formal statement saying as much Thursday, but […]
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