Toomey Rest Area on I-10 Eastbound in Calcasieu Parish Closes Due to Water Issues
Toomey, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the immediate closure of the Toomey Rest Area on Interstate 10 Eastbound at Mile Marker 1 in Calcasieu Parish. The shutdown began Wednesday, July 23, 2025, and...
Lake Charles Man Arrested for Alleged Rape, Indecent Behavior With Juvenile Following Runaway Report
Lake Charles, Louisiana – On July 22, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives assisted the Lake Charles Police Department after a juvenile, under the age of 10, was reported as a runaway. During the initial investigation, the child disclosed running away...
Lane Closures Announced on LA 27 Between Kelso Bayou Bridge and Ellender Bridge for Road Maintenance
Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has scheduled alternating lane closures and shoulder work on Louisiana Highway 27, between Kelso Bayou Bridge and Ellender Bridge, starting...
Louisiana Highway 463 Crash Claims Life of Pitkin Man, State Police Investigate Fatal Incident
Vernon Parish, Louisiana – A fatal one-vehicle crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 463 near Moore Road on the evening of July 21, 2025, resulting in the death of a Pitkin, Louisiana resident. Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to the scene at approximately...