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Five Star Defensive Back moves up commitment date fairing well for LSU
Originally, Five-Star Defensive Back DJ Pickett planned to announce his commitment on October 5th however, he'll now be announcing his commitment on July 17th. Pickett is one of the best players in this recruiting class ranked by On3 as the fourth best player in the class and the 2nd ranked cornerback.
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 […]
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.
SWLA Arrest Report - July 3, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 3, 2024. Taelor Lynn Koonce, 25, Sulphur: Headlamps on motor vehicle must be operational; public intimidation or retaliation; first offense DWI; resisting an officer. Tyrrance Dangelo Antoine, 25, New Iberia: Obstruction of justice; sale, distribution, or possession...
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...
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Winner
Sources at the Louisiana Lottery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When...
The Breakdown: Hurricane forecast models 101
NEW ORLEANS — A quick ‘Models 101’: Weather forecast models are spit out by supercomputers operated by different weather agencies. They run thousands of equations on different layers of the atmosphere, taking factors and data from space and on the ground into consideration. The different formulas sometimes result in different forecasts.
Family, friends bid farewell to guardsmen deploying
The Louisiana National Guard’s 139th Regional Support Group held a deployment ceremony in New Orleans at the Capital on Baronne, June 1. This event marks the beginning of the unit’s deployment to Poland and the Baltic states where they will provide crucial base and logistical support. The event was attended by service members, as well as their friends and families.More than 80 Guardsmen from the…
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