Amanda Johnson
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Spring Art Walk to return to downtown Lake Charles April 29
The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA has announced the date for the 2023 Spring Art Walk in downtown Lake Charles. → Read More
Lineup announced for Live @ the Lakefront 2023
The Arts and Humanities Council of SWLA has announced the music lineup for Live @ the Lakefront 2023. → Read More
Texas man accused of illegally harvesting, selling seafood in Cameron Parish
A Texas man is facing several charges and a possible hefty fine after allegedly harvesting and selling seafood with fraudulent licenses, authorities say. → Read More
Weaver Road set to fully reopen Friday
Weaver Road will reopen to vehicle and pedestrian traffic in both directions at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, according to the City of Lake Charles. → Read More
Water shutoff scheduled for parts of Joe Miller, N. Perkins Ferry Wednesday
When water service is restored, affected residents will be under a boil advisory until further notice. → Read More
VPSO: Convicted sex offender caught sexually abusing 7-year-old
A Leesville man is jailed after a mother caught him sexually abusing her seven-year-old daughter, authorities say. → Read More
Coast Guard searching for missing crew member near Sabine Pass
The 35-year-old white man was last seen wearing a white shirt and black pants, according to the Coast Guard. → Read More
‘Lady Jambalaya’ frozen jambalaya, gumbo recalled due to lack of inspection
Wild Cajun Meals, LLC is recalling over 18,000 pounds of frozen, fully cooked “Lady Jambalaya” jambalaya and gumbo products sold in retail stores in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. → Read More
Tommy Navarra, Theresa Schmidt crowned Lord and Lady of 12th Night Royal Court
The Lord and Lady of the 12th Night Royal Court for the City of Lake Charles were given their crowns Friday. → Read More
Jennings I-10 Park stocked with rainbow trout
LDWF officials said this is a rare opportunity to catch non-native fish in Louisiana waters. → Read More
St. Mary Parish bomb scare turns out to be an egg
An Amelia home was evacuated and searched by a bomb squad after the homeowner received threats and a suspicious object, which turned out to be an egg. → Read More
5-year-old boy fatally shot in Jennings home
A five-year-old boy was fatally shot at a home in Jennings Thursday, according to police. → Read More
Prien Lake Park pavilion, playground to close for several weeks
The playground and Indian Bay Pavilion at Prien Lake Park will close on Jan. 23 for hurricane repairs, according to parish officials. → Read More
Man accused of multiple air conditioner burglaries in Leesville
A Leesville man is jailed after allegedly stealing an air conditioner and air conditioner parts in the area. → Read More
Man accused of multiple air conditioner burglaries in Leesville
A Leesville man is jailed after allegedly stealing an air conditioner and air conditioner parts in the area. → Read More
SWLA firefighters remind residents to burn safely after busy afternoon
Local fire officials are reminding residents to use caution with outdoor burning after an active afternoon for firefighters. → Read More
Historic DeRidder building receives $10k revitalization grant
A 105-year-old building in DeRidder is in for a $10,000 restoration. → Read More
Vinton man dies after 3-vehicle crash on I-210 Bridge Thursday morning
A Vinton man has died from injuries from a crash on the I-210 Bridge Thursday morning, police say. → Read More
Parish, city opening warming station in north Lake Charles Thursday
The MLK Center in Lake Charles will open as warming station for homeless residents on Dec. 22. → Read More
2 killed in separate Allen Parish crashes 45 minutes apart, including truck driver hit when poles came loose from trailer
Separate crashes in Allen Parish claimed the lives of two SWLA men Friday afternoon. → Read More