Jakob Evans, KPLC

Jakob Evans

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Past:
  • KPLC
  • KALB News Channel 5
  • WAFB
  • KSLA News 12

Past articles by Jakob:

Controlled burn causing heavy smoke over DeRidder

7News has received reports of heavy smoke over the DeRidder area. → Read More

2-year-old hospitalized in Welsh hit-and-run accident

A 2-year-old boy was hit by a white pickup truck on Bouer St. in Welsh. → Read More

Smoke haze in south Lake Charles from controlled burn in Cameron Parish

7News viewers have reported a smoke haze coming from the south into Iowa, Lake Charles, and Welsh. → Read More

State police hosting free child seat check event

Louisiana State Police Troop D will provide free passenger safety seat checks on Saturday, March 11. → Read More

One injured in shooting at New Llano gas station

The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a New Llano gas station that left one injured. → Read More

School lockdowns lifted after suspect surrenders in Sulphur

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a man driving a white Toyota Camry near the 100 block of Vine Street in Sulphur. → Read More

Vinton Public Library creates Bridgerton themed escape room

Vinton Public Library called all lords and ladies for a Bridgerton escape room. → Read More

Planned power outage scheduled for Town of Welsh

There will be a planned power outage in the Town of Welsh on Tuesday, March 7. → Read More

Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office warns of man asking underage females for shoes

An unidentified man was reported for following underage females and asking for their shoes, according to the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office. → Read More

Motorcyclist injured in crash near Sulphur Post Office

The Sulphur Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near the Sulphur United States Postal Service. → Read More

Baby great horned owl rescued at Westlake golf course

A baby great horned owl was found at a Westlake golf course on Sunday, Feb. 26. → Read More

Front duplex of home goes up in flames on O’Brien Street

The Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a structure fire on O’Brien Street on Saturday, Feb. 25. → Read More

Man dies after being thrown from motorcycle in Moss Bluff

A man is dead after being thrown from his motorcycle at the intersection of Dunn Ferry Road and Tiffany Lane in Moss Bluff, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. → Read More

Suspect wanted for Kirby Street bank robbery

A suspect in a bank robbery on Kirby Street is wanted by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. → Read More

New Topgolf facility coming to Lafayette

Topgolf, a driving range attraction for modern golfers, has broken ground on a new facility opening in Lafayette. → Read More

Sulphur man accused of stealing boat motor

A Sulphur man is accused of stealing a boat motor in Iowa, according to the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. → Read More

Daughter remembers mother who died in General Pershing Drive fire

The daughter of the woman who died alongside her husband in a house fire on General Pershing Drive issued a statement to 7News. → Read More

Astros’ Alex Bregman coming to Rouses in Lake Charles, Moss Bluff

Lake Charles residents will have the chance to meet Alex Bregman, all-star third baseman for the Houston Astros this weekend. → Read More

Former Oakdale firefighter accused of soliciting phone sex from minor

A former Oakdale firefighter was arrested and accused of soliciting phone sex from a minor in exchange for money. → Read More

Smoke moving NW from controlled burn in Cameron Parish

Many viewers are sending in pictures of a cloud of smoke moving from the southeast. → Read More