Cassidy announces funding for Lake Charles Airport improvements
Lake Charles area airports will receive several runway and system upgrades soon, after U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced he has secured $14.9 millio...
May 14, 2026Open source
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Weeks, Taylor deliver to sink Lamar
Weeks, Taylor deliver to sink Lamar By Jim Gazzolo Softball’s version of the Battle of the Border remains one-sided when played in Lake Charles, but it is...
May 10, 2026Open source
Lake Charles Fire Department vote brings concerns to light
The Lake Charles City Council approved a measure Wednesday night that will allow Fire Chief Delton Carter to fill two new administrative positions within his...
May 9, 2026Open source
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LHSAA softball semifinal highlights Part 1 LHSAA softball semifinal highlights from Sulphur: Parkview Bapti...
LHSAA softball semifinal highlights Part 1 LHSAA softball semifinal highlights from Sulphur: Parkview Baptist and Brusly advance to Championship Sunday, whil...
May 3, 2026Open source
Iowa man known as 'Santa Ames' faces extradition to Louisiana on felony charges
David Greulich, a 73-year-old man known as "Santa Ames," faces six felony charges in Louisiana, including identity theft and bank fraud.
May 19, 2026Open source
See live vote totals for important local races in May 16, 2026 Louisiana election
A ballot box is seen during early voting at the Polk County Election Office, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ORG...
May 17, 2026Open source
17-year-old sought in overnight shooting in Vinton
Just before midnight Thursday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies received a call for assistance from the Vinton Police Department in reference to...
May 15, 2026Open source
Two major school bond issues on Saturday’s ballot
Calcasieu Parish voters will vote on two separate bond issues this weekend that, if approved, will fund major improvements at schools in Districts 25 and 34....
May 14, 2026Open source
Vinton man calls 911, tells them he shot his mother’s boyfriend
A 25-year-old Vinton man was arrested over the weekend after telling dispatchers he had shot his mother’s boyfriend. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office sp...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Louisiana wants $50 million for fortified roofs. Here’s how it could help insurance rates.
Louisiana state lawmakers appear poised to pass a bill that would add significantly more money to the grant program that gives Louisiana homeowners $10,000 e...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana voters reject all five constitutional amendments. See results, what it means now.
The results also mean that the city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish will not get its own school district, and that the mandatory retirement age for...
May 17, 2026Open source
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Saturday’s Republican primary in Louisiana, unable to convince voters that he deserv...
May 17, 2026Open source
Man arrested in deadly Beech Street stabbing, police say
The Baton Rouge Police Department says one man is behind bars after his arrest in connection to a deadly stabbing.
May 12, 2026Open source
ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ is reportedly coming to Baton Rouge for Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut
Coach Lane Kiffin’s LSU football program has another high-profile season opener this coming season at home against Clemson, and ESPN wants its signature co...
May 12, 2026Open source
Advocates back latest master plan for downtown Baton Rouge: ‘A place we can all call home’
Plan Baton Rouge III, the third part of a master plan for downtown Baton Rouge, was unveiled at a Downtown Development District meeting where attendees voice...
May 12, 2026Open source
Mayor’s proposed raises for Baton Rouge city workers stir concerns over pension system stability
Some conservative members of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council fear that Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ sweeping raises for city-parish workers could harm t...
May 12, 2026Open source
Chicken wing lovers to unite for a good cause: Wing Wars of Acadiana returns
Wing Wars of Acadiana is back at Parc International in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gifting Grace Proj...
May 12, 2026Open source
Silver Alert: Assistance needed locating missing Opelousas man
The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for 81-year-old Lee Darbonne.
May 12, 2026Open source
Historic building collapses overnight
The old Coburn's Supply building near the corner of Second and Grant streets collapsed overnight, just as a bill was moving through the legislature that migh...
May 12, 2026Open source
Baton Rouge high school celebrates 10 years of dual diploma program
GEO Next Generation High School is celebrating 10 years of operation in Louisiana’s capital city, where students can earn a high school diploma and a colle...
May 12, 2026Open source
One more wet day before turning dry
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One more day of widespread rain and storms is ahead before conditions dry out and temperatures heat back up.
May 11, 2026Open source
Gov. Landry orders flags at half-staff in honor of Mall of Louisiana victim
Gov. Jeff Landry orders flags at half-staff to honor Martha Elizabeth Odom.
May 8, 2026Open source
Waterfront resort home with luxurious amenities in Slidell is listed at $3.7 million
Explore the exquisite features and amenities of a stunning waterfront resort estate in Slidell, Louisiana, listed for $3.7 million.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
So, After All of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Whining About the Voting Rights Act Decision, She Did This...
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissents on Voting Rights Act ruling; Supreme Court upholds Louisiana map decision.
May 7, 2026Open source
Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Mississippi, Washington Parish
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Mississippi and Washington Parish. The warning, which includes Tylertown and Lexie, Mi...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Lake Charles is in Calcasieu County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
ZIP Codes
70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70611, 70612, 70615, 70616, 70629
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Louisiana wants $50 million for fortified roofs. Here’s how it could help insurance rates.
Louisiana state lawmakers appear poised to pass a bill that would add significantly more money to the grant program that gives Louisiana homeowners $10,000 e...
May 24, 2026Open source
Latin Mass is back in the news. But some Louisiana Catholics wonder what's all the fuss?
The Latin Mass continues to grow in popularity across Louisiana, where seek comfort in tradition and ritual.
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana wants to build a 94-mile 'landbridge' to protect the coast. Is that even possible?
It would serve to not only rebuild wetlands that have been disappearing for a century, but also slow storm surge. But there are many complications and uncert...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana restricts SNAP EBT card use to in-state and border-area purchases
Starting May 26, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their EBT cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisian...
May 24, 2026Open source
Senate Bill 121 debated for hours in House committee
SB 121 would eliminate one of Louisiana's majority Black congressional districts and was debated for hours
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
Impact Day: Threat for flash flooding possible today, next several days across Louisiana, region
Stubborn setup stalls across over the next week to 10 days. Hot spots of 6-12+” of rain likely in southeast Texas into western Louisiana.
May 20, 2026Open source
Louisiana man killed in 3-vehicle crash in Boone County
The driver of a dump truck was killed in a crash on SR 32 west of Lebanon Monday afternoon.
May 20, 2026Open source
Coordinates
30.2284530, -93.1879660
Local Time
12:23 AM America/Chicago
County
Calcasieu County
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