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City’s free Independence Day celebration begins at 4 p.m. today
The 32nd Red, White, Blue & You Fourth of July celebration is happening this Thursday. Hosted by the City of Lake Charles, this event is an opportunity for Southwest Louisiana residents to celebrate their country in a fun, patriotic way. Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter said that events like Red, White, Blue & You are […]
Vidor ISD STAAR test results show students excelled in some areas, fell short in others
VIDOR, Texas — STAAR test results are out and 12News has been tracking results from districts around the area. At Vidor Independent School District students excelled in key areas, but fell short in others. Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo tells 12News he saw some of the best performances in math...
United States and Italian Checkers teams' battle for national pride in Vidor checkers tournament
VIDOR, Texas — For 5 days people representing the U.S. and Italy are going head-to-head in a checkers tournament in Vidor. Over the years Vidor has become known as the checkers capital of the US according to the city's website, and it's something both residents and competitors take quite seriously.
Sowela tuition freeze continues into its ninth year
Special to the American Press For the ninth straight year, Sowela tuition and fees will remain unchanged for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. All Sowela students will pay the same tuition and fees as they did in the 2023-2024 school year. The tuition freeze is part of LCTCS’s focus on affordability, access to academic and […]
Former McNeese Cowboy Shahada Wells to Play for Houston Rockets in NBA Summer League
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Following one of the best seasons by a McNeese Cowboy in program history, 2023-24 Southland Conference Player of the Year Shahada Wells will get a chance at the next level as he’ll suit up with the Houston Rockets for the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
What’s behind a public fireworks show?
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Whether it’s the Fourth of July or New Year’s Eve, getting out and enjoying a nice firework show with your family can be a fun time. But have you ever wondered what goes into putting on that beautiful display?. It first starts with...
Lake Charles Trinity Baptist Church Fireworks Display 2024
It's time to celebrate America's Independence, and what better way to do so than with fellowship, family fun, and, of course, fireworks? Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles (1800 Country Club Rd. 70605) presents Fireworks at the Family Place!. FIREWORKS AT THE FAMILY PLACE EVENT DETAILS.
Changing university landscape: Projects totaling over $100 million in the works at McNeese
McNeese State University President Wade Rousse and Director of Facilities Kevin Martin took the media on a tour Monday to give a snapshot of current and planned projects for the campus. More than $100 million of work is planned for McNeese. Over the years, getting approval and acquiring funding for the projects has been “long […]
Authorities remind residents of fireworks safety, local laws
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is reminding residents to be safe when using fireworks around the Independence Day holiday and to only use them in areas where they are legally allowed. Remember, when setting off fireworks:. Detonating devices at least 200 feet away...
A look back at past BioLab incidents at Westlake facility
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - For many residents in Southwest Louisiana, the alert from Tuesday morning does not come as a surprise. In just these past five years alone, there have been three incidents regarding the BioLab plant. The plant, which sits directly south of Interstate 10, has caused road closures...
Coach Robbie Causey Speaks with Kiwanis
“I was blessed to be raised in Winnfield,” Robert “Robbie” Causey, head coach of Leesville Wampus Cats, told Winnfield’s Kiwanians at their meeting on June 25, 2024. Robbie’s parents, Don and Sheila Causey, long-time members of the Winnfield community, were guests of Kiwanis, as well as Tommy Straughan and Candace Tarver. He enjoyed growing up amid the football tradition here, and cited the examples of his coaches and teachers and their guidance as helping mold him into the man he is today.
Multi-state crime spree lands three behind bars
A crime spree committed by three Louisiana men has ended with the trio serving lengthy federal prison sentences. The crime spree started in Madison then the trio moved to Kentwood, then to McComb, Miss., down to Beaumont, Texas, and they were finally caught in Vinton. Vicki T. Chance, public information officer for the U.S. Attorney’s […]
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