Devon Distefano
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Lake Charles, LA, United States
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Soul food cook-off ignites taste buds at Black Heritage Day Festival
The Black Heritage Day Festival is a special time for African-American culture and its history. → Read More
Calcasieu Library hosts ‘Book it to the Park’ event
The City of Lake Charles partnered with the Calcasieu Parish Public Library for ‘Book it to the Park’. → Read More
Improvements coming to Lake Charles Airport with $6.9 million in federal funding
A total of four expansion projects are in the works at the airport. → Read More
City of Lake Charles and New Orleans Pelicans unveil new outdoor basketball court
This week the City of Lake Charles unveiled a brand new basketball court with a little help from an NBA team. → Read More
Churchgoers in Lake Charles share what they’re giving up for Lent
The sacrifices people make are unique to each person and are a way of strengthening their relationship with God. → Read More
Community of Soileau celebrates ‘old time country Mardi Gras’
Nothing says tradition like a chicken run where kids put their chicken chasing skills to the test. → Read More
Krewe of Omega keeps tradition going with 57th annual Mardi Gras parade
The all-Black Omega Psi Phi fraternity Pho Chi chapter is keeping its Mardi Gras tradition alive this year with its 57th parade Saturday. → Read More
SWLA law enforcement faces police shortage
A shortage of police officers remains a nationwide issue. → Read More
Construction starts on 2023 St. Jude Dream Home
Representatives with St. Jude and LaRocque homes turned over some dirt to mark the official groundbreaking of the home Thursday. → Read More
Autism diagnoses increase likely due to more awareness
According to a new study done by the American Academy of Pediatrics, autism diagnoses have tripled between 2000 and 2016. → Read More
LCFD rescues three from fire on Pershing Drive
The Lake Charles Fire Department is responding to a structure fire in the 3000 block of Pershing Drive. → Read More
Hundreds gather for Welsh Mardi Gras celebration
Hundreds came out to the Town of Welsh for their fourth annual Mardi Gras celebration. → Read More
Niblett’s Bluff homeowner warned by husband moments before disaster
Mandy Hubert was still shaken Wednesday up after a storm that forced her family to take shelter. → Read More
Health officials: Latest COVID variant spreading quickly, not as severe as previous variants
It’s been more than three years since the U.S. discovered its first case of COVID, and now experts are warning people about the latest variant that’s on the rise. → Read More
One dead in Bell City homicide
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that left one person dead. → Read More
Chennault adds new state-of-the-art fire truck to fleet
Chennault international airport just added a state-of-the-art fire truck to its arsenal. → Read More
Fire Marshal’s Office officially rules Reeves fires arson
Officials said from the beginning of the investigation, they suspected arson. → Read More
CPSO authorities explain high-speed chase protocol
When police officers engage in high-speed pursuits they are putting many lives at risk, including their own. → Read More
SWLA pastors prepare for evil in firearm safety course
Pastors were taught the importance of gun safety and how to react in a critical situation. → Read More
Athletic trainer explains effort to save Damar Hamlin’s life
First responders rushed to Hamlin’s aid, administering CPR until the defibrillator arrived on scene, and they shocked Hamlin’s heart back into rhythm. → Read More