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Friday, November 13, 2026 — Southwest Louisiana Daily Brief: Election results post, sunny and dry, showers Sunday

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The Secretary of State's results portal now shows the November 3 vote, with the Senate race and the 3rd Congressional District settled on the unofficial count. Today is the last dry, sunny day before showers arrive Sunday, and today is SOWELA's withdrawal deadline.

1. Calcasieu Parish — What changed today

Burn ban still in place; issued October 14

The Police Jury's parish-wide burn ban, issued October 14, remains in effect; this morning's re-check found no lift and no newer order. Do not burn outdoors until it is lifted.

Source: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Today is SOWELA’s withdrawal deadline

Today is the last day for SOWELA students to withdraw from the college or from full-term classes. Classes end November 20, and Thanksgiving break follows November 23–27.

Source: SOWELA Technical Community College

Kindness Week ends today in Calcasieu schools

The school board's World Kindness Week ends today. Its next tentative committee meeting is Tuesday, November 17, and Thanksgiving break runs November 23–27.

Source: Calcasieu Parish School Board

2. Southwest Louisiana — Cameron, Jeff Davis, Allen, Beauregard

LA 82 weekday closure ends today

Today is the last day of the weekday closure of LA 82 from North Island Road to the Superior Canal Bridge; the road reopens for the weekend. Eastbound detour: LA 27 to LA 14, then LA 35 to LA 82. Westbound: LA 35 to LA 14, then LA 27 to LA 82.

Source: Cameron Parish Police Jury

Cameron burn ban runs into its final week

Cameron's parish-wide burn ban, effective October 21, runs up to 30 days — through about November 20 — unless extended. No new actions were found for Jeff Davis, Allen, or Beauregard; Beauregard's dry-conditions notice remains posted.

Source: Cameron Parish Police Jury; Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury; Allen Parish Police Jury; Beauregard Parish Police Jury

3. Louisiana — Only if it affects SWLA

November 3 results are now posted — unofficial

The Secretary of State's results portal now displays figures for the November 3 election, headed "Unofficial Results," with all precincts reporting. In the U.S. Senate race, Julia Letlow leads with 746,014 votes (51 percent) to "Jamie" Davis's 720,217 (49 percent); statewide turnout was 49.3 percent. In the 3rd Congressional District, which covers Southwest Louisiana, "Clay" Higgins leads with 129,203 votes (55 percent) to John Day's 49,163 (21 percent). In the 5th and 6th districts, no candidate cleared 50 percent, so those races continue to the December 12 election; all figures remain unofficial until certified.

Source: Louisiana Secretary of State

4. Weather, fire danger, roads, and closures

Weather today: Sunny, with a high near 72 and a northeast wind around 5 mph. Tonight: mostly clear, low around 46. Saturday: sunny, high near 64. Sunday: a 40 percent chance of showers after noon, high near 66, east wind around 15 mph, gusts to 30 mph. Sunday night: showers likely, low around 48. Monday: a 40 percent chance of showers, high near 60.

Fire danger: No Red Flag Warning is in effect. Afternoon humidity falls to about 33 to 34 percent today, and the National Weather Service expects dry and breezy conditions again this afternoon. Moisture increases Saturday, and rain is possible late Sunday, with widespread rain Sunday night into early Monday.

Roads: Louisiana 511 showed no advisories this morning. The LA 82 closure above ends today. Westbound I-10 over the Calcasieu River Bridge closes Sunday through Thursday nights, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., resuming Sunday night.

Closures: None reported today.

Source: National Weather Service Lake Charles; Louisiana 511 / DOTD

5. Today + Tomorrow on the calendar

  • Today, Friday, November 13: SOWELA fall withdrawal deadline; "The Creator's Garden" opening reception, 5:30–7:30 p.m., 1911 Historic City Hall; McNeese women at home, 6:30 p.m., vs. College of Biblical Studies (SAAC Food Drive).
  • Saturday, November 14: Meet Me At The Market, 8 a.m.–noon, 1911 Historic City Hall.
  • Sunday, November 15: No events listed on the Lake Charles, Sulphur, or Westlake calendars.
  • Monday, November 16: Westlake Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m.; Sulphur Land Use & Board of Zoning Adjustment, 5:30 p.m.; Lake Charles Council Agenda Meeting, 5:30 p.m.; Historic Preservation Commission, 5 p.m.

6. Looking ahead

The Police Jury meets Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. SOWELA's last day of classes is November 20, the next election date is December 12, and Light Up the Lake returns November 28 in Lake Charles.

Source: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; SOWELA Technical Community College; Louisiana Secretary of State; City of Lake Charles

Sources consulted

This brief summarizes facts from official releases, agency notices, and organizer listings, in our own words. When a matter is under investigation, we say so. If you spot an error, contact us with the official source or document so it can be corrected. This brief is for general information only and is not legal, medical, financial, or insurance advice.