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Pirate Night At The Ballfield This Weekend
Ahoy! Join the swashbuckling fun on July 20th when Pirate Night sets sail! The Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators take on the Seguin River Monsters this Saturday night. Swashbucklers, marauders, raiders, buccaneers and scoundrels from all over Southwest Louisiana are encouraged to take in the ball game in their best roguish garb!
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
McNeese Head Coach Gary Goff Discusses Fall Camp & Upcoming Season
As the fall season approaches, McNeese State University’s Head Football Coach Gary Goff is gearing up for a highly anticipated fall camp. The Cowboys have high hopes for a successful campaign. Coach Goff recently shared his insights and expectations for the upcoming camp, highlighting the team’s preparation, key players, and overall strategy.
Council defers vote on potential Ernest and W. Claude development
The City Council has unanimously voted to defer the vote on a request to build duplexes on the northwest corner of W. Claude at Ernest streets until Aug. 21. After being unanimously denied by the Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission at a meeting in June, developer David Minton filed an appeal to direct the […]
Warrior of the Week: James “Cory” Newton
Gator 99.5 has teamed up with Loggerheads, Riverside Resort in Lake Charles to honor your warrior. We want to salute the true heroes among us, those who have answered the call to serve their country with unwavering dedication and bravery. Each week, we will choose a different WARRIOR OF THE...
Lake Charles Police Department to host free National Night Out community event
The Lake Charles Police Department and city of Lake Charles will host a free National Night Out Community Event 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Lake Charles Event Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet officers from the department and view demonstrations from the various divisions. LCPD will be joined by numerous other local agencies […]
Cajun Music and Food Festival introduces inaugural accordion contest
Get ready to two-step. The 37th annual Cajun Music and Food Festival is returning this Saturday, July 20. Everyone’s favorite authentic Cajun dishes will be served, and music will be bumping until 10 p.m. For decades, the indoor festival has been hosted at the Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Hwy, in South Lake Charles to keep […]
Jim Gazzolo column: Goff ready to turn the page on 2023
Gary Goff’s longest offseason is just about over. After suffering through a rough 2023 campaign, the McNeese State head football coach enters his third season with a rebuilt roster and renewed hope. “I’m excited about starting camp,” Goff said Wednesday. He has called this season a fresh start, second chance, and new beginning since the […]
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The political boundaries of the area were recently redrawn by lawmakers, under the direction of the courts and governor, to create the state’s second majority-Black district. Additionally, the GOP congressman representing the district, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, has opted not to seek reelection. Democrats are looking to capitalize...
New Report Shows Louisiana Is One of the Fastest-Shrinking States – Where Is Everyone Moving To?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is shrinking at a faster rate than more than 40 other states, according to a new report out today. U-Haul, the rental company that specializes in moving vans and trailers, released its annual report on which states have the most people making one-way rentals, and the Bayou State is near the very bottom.
Image of Angel Spotted Above Louisiana Beachgoers Favorite Beach
Beachgoers have been flocking to the Gulf Coast this summer and one person thinks she may have seen the image of an angel over one of the beaches many from Louisiana love to visit. This summer has brought a lot of tragedy to the beaches along the Emerald Gulf Coast....
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