Louisiana Department of Transportation Announces Six‑Month Lane Closures on LA 14 in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will implement alternating lane closures on eastbound and westbound LA 14 between the LA 397/Ward Line roundabout and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard. The project, which begins Monday,...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lake Charles Man in Joint Sex‑Trafficking Sting
Lake Charles, La. – A 41‑year‑old Lake Charles resident was arrested on Feb. 26 after a coordinated operation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Louisiana State Police. The operation...
Louisiana Department of Transportation Announces LA 14 Construction in Lake Charles Lasting Until May 2027
Lake Charles, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) said work will begin Monday, March 9, 2026, on a multi‑phase construction project on LA 14 between LA 397 and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard in Lake Charles. The contractor, Siema...
Sulphur Fire Department To Test and Flush City Fire Hydrants March 5–April 6, 2026
Sulphur, Louisiana — The Sulphur Fire Department will conduct its annual testing and inspection of all city fire hydrants from March 5 through April 6, 2026, and residents may see temporary discolored water during the process. According to the city’s notice, fire...