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Friday, October 30, 2026 — Southwest Louisiana Daily Brief: Mail-ballot deadline, burn bans, Halloween weekend
Today is the last day to request a mail ballot for Tuesday's election, Calcasieu and Cameron...
Thursday, October 29, 2026 — Southwest Louisiana Daily Brief: Road Show today, burn bans hold, ballots by mail
The DOTD District 07 Road Show hearing comes to Lake Charles this morning, Calcasieu and Cameron...
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 — Southwest Louisiana Daily Brief: Early voting over, burn bans hold, Road Show tomorrow
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election has ended, Calcasieu and Cameron parish burn bans remain in...
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 — Southwest Louisiana Daily Brief: Last day of early voting, burn bans hold, coastal summit today
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election ends tonight at 6 p.m., Calcasieu and Cameron parish burn...
Monday, October 26, 2026 — Southwest Louisiana Daily Brief: Burn bans hold, PPG ramp closes, early voting’s final days
Calcasieu and Cameron parish burn bans remain in effect, the westbound I-10 entrance ramp at PPG...
Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Southwest Louisiana Week Ahead: Early voting ends, Halloween week arrives
Early voting ends Tuesday, a new Cameron Parish burn ban is in effect, Halloween brings Homecoming...
Friday, October 23, 2026 — SWLA Daily Brief: Burn bans hold, early voting continues
Calcasieu's burn ban remains in effect, and Cameron Parish added its own on Oct. 21; early voting...
Thursday, October 22, 2026 — SWLA Daily Brief: I-10 bridge closure times change, burn bans hold
DOTD revised the I-10 West Calcasieu River Bridge work schedule — the westbound lanes now close...
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 — SWLA Daily Brief: Burn bans hold, early voting continues
Calcasieu's parishwide burn ban remains in effect and neighboring parishes' bans stay on as dry...
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — SWLA Daily Brief: Early voting opens
Early voting opens today at four Calcasieu Parish sites and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 27. The...
SWLA Week Ahead: Oct. 19–25, 2026
Early voting opens Tuesday. The Great Pumpkin Trail runs all week at Tuten Park. Saturday packs in...
Calcasieu Parish Week in Review: October 9–15, 2026
Lake Charles, Sulphur, and communities across Calcasieu Parish Dry weather and fire danger, a...
9 Garage Sale Advertising Ideas That Bring Bigger Crowds in SWLA
Ineffective advertising can leave your garage sale empty, but these 9 proven strategies will ensure you attract eager shoppers looking for great deals.
Yard Sale Pricing Guide: 7 Rules Every Louisiana Seller Should Know
Join us as we uncover essential yard sale pricing strategies for Louisiana sellers—discover the key rules that could transform your sales success!
Living in Calcasieu Parish: Population, Economy & Community Overview
You'll find Calcasieu Parish home to over 208,000 residents, with nearly 25% under 18 and a 72.8%...
Calcasieu Parish, LA: Complete Guide to History, Geography & Local Life
You'll find Calcasieu Parish named after an Atakapa chief, "crying eagle," with borders shaped by...
Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1
Vinton, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an...
Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced...
Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection
SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said...
Lake Charles Faces Potential Severe Storm Risk Sunday Night With Damaging Winds, Hail, And Fire Danger To Follow
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A severe weather threat is expected to develop across Lake Charles and...