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Summer Movies Series With The Mayor Honors A Lake Charles Native
The Summer Movies Series with Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter has been a blast! Every Saturday in July, families in Southwest Louisiana have had the opportunity to enjoy free movie presentations. As summer winds down, there's one more movie event to go, and you won't want to miss it. On...
Central High School’s Brandon LaGroue Is Finalist for Lousisiana Principal of the Year
The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the 2025 Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists. One of the finalists is Central’s own Brandon LaGrue, principal at Central High School. LaGrue is one of nine outstanding principals from across the state who made the finals. The winner will be...
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
Lake Charles events round-up - July 25, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have a list of family-friendly events this weekend happening across Calcasieu Parish. For a complete list of area events, you can visit www.visitlakecharles.org. You can also submit an event to Visit Lake Charles HERE. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AND SUPPLY GIVEAWAY. PRICE: Free. WHO:...
7/24: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jennifer Lynn Materne, 45, 501 E. Burton St., Sulphur — criminal trespass; drug possession. Bond: $6,500. Van Choy Leo, 60, Spiritlake, Iowa — twp counts second-degree sexual battery; two counts first-degree rape; two counts aggravated oral sexual battery. Bond: $440,000. Angela Louise Filardo, 32, New Orleans […]
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 […]
Local law firm holding town halls on chemical release
Local law firm Brent Coon and Associates will hold three town hall meetings Thursday night to answer questions about legal proceedings related to last week’s chemical release in Orange. The meetings will be held July 25 at the Orange Train Depot Museum located at 1210 W. Green Ave. in Orange. The first session begins at […] The post Local law firm holding town halls on chemical release appeared first on Orange Leader.
Blues Fest coming to Orange August 10
Have you got the blues? The City of Orange will on Aug. 10 when Blues Fest takes place at the Riverside Pavillion from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. “We’ve been thinking about doing this for six or seven years, and it’s finally time,” event organizer Benetris Edwards said. According to Edwards, there’s plenty of Zydeco […] The post Blues Fest coming to Orange August 10 appeared first on Orange Leader.
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...
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