Dakota Watson
Region 8 News
Lake Charles, LA, United States
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Food safety for the 4th of July
Food safety for the 4th of July. → Read More
Mick Jagger back with Rolling Stones after illness to start North American tour
Tickets sold for the original dates will be honored, but those who can't attend can get refunds by accessing their Ticketmaster accounts. → Read More
Diocese of Lake Charles says it is working on list of credibly accused priests
The Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles says it is working on a list of credibly accused priests. → Read More
How the government shutdown affects food stamps
How the federal government shutdown affects your food stamps. → Read More
Protecting your holiday packages
FedEx and UPS have tips on how to protect your holiday packages this season. → Read More
U.S.S. Orleck transforms into haunted ship for Halloween
From naval museum to haunted ship, the U.S.S. Orleck has been transformed for Halloween. → Read More
Park cleanup day set for this Saturday
On Saturday, September 15 volunteers will be sweeping Sam Houston Jones State Park picking up litter from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. → Read More
Concealed carry classes in SWLA
Many people have thought about getting a concealed carry permit but aren’t sure what you have to do to obtain one. → Read More
Family celebrates 43 years of selling fireworks
Just about everyone loves to be a part of a fireworks show. The Angelo family is no different in that aspect; they absolutely love fireworks, but they are different in one aspect. → Read More
Watermelon festival rolls into DeRidder
It’s summer’s finest snack, so why not dedicate an entire festival to it? The two-day Beauregard Watermelon Festival kicks off Friday at the Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds in DeRidder. → Read More
Fly fishing expo raises money for charity
Most of us have been fishing before, but you might not have tried fly fishing yet. Well, now is the perfect opportunity to give it a shot. → Read More
Basketball fundraiser to help young girls' team
Lake Charles area high school alumni have the chance to show their skills on the basketball court this weekend and also help young girls reach their goals. → Read More
Coushatta celebrates annual powwow
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has been recognized by Federal government since 1973 and is made of seven large clans. → Read More
Biggest rice crop in four years expected in SWLA
The biggest rice yields in four years are expected by rice farmers across Southwest Louisiana. → Read More
Cajun food brings visitors to Southwest Louisiana
From scenic nature and the indigenous wildlife, to the world-famous zydeco music and parades, Louisiana is a great place for tourism. However there’s no denying one of the most popular is cajun food. → Read More
Relay For Life comes to Lake Charles
Relay for Life is a fundraiser put on by the American Cancer Society around the world to help raise money for cancer research. → Read More
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls into Lake Charles
It’s not every day you see a hot dog on wheels driving down the road, but this week you may just see exactly that. → Read More
City of Lake Charles hosting trash bash
We’re always looking for ways to help make our community beautiful, and this Saturday you can do just that. The City of Lake Charles will be having a “Residential Trash Bash” this Saturday. → Read More
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hosts boating edu
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is having its eighth annual Boating Education Lagniappe Day next Saturday. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators will prov... → Read More
Nonprofit animal shelter holding Paws 4 Life Fest
No Paws Left Behind is a nonprofit organization in DeRidder that strives to help stray animals have a home. → Read More