Lake Charles Woman Charged with Manslaughter After Altercation and Fatal Opelousas Street Crash
Lake Charles, Louisiana – A Lake Charles woman faces serious charges after a deadly series of events on May 23 that resulted in the death of a local man. According to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) and Louisiana State Police, the incident unfolded...
Louisiana State Police Make Arrest in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Lake Providence
Lake Providence, Louisiana — A fatal crash involving a pedestrian early Thursday, May 8, 2025, is under investigation by Louisiana State Police Troop F. The incident occurred shortly after midnight at the intersection of Charles D Jones Boulevard and Second Street,...
Lake Charles Man Arrested for Allegedly Passing Counterfeit Money, Faces Multiple Charges
Lake Charles, Louisiana – A Lake Charles man was arrested after authorities discovered over $600 in counterfeit currency in his possession, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jason S. Thibodeaux Jr., 28, of Lake Charles, was taken into...
Residents in Westlake and Nearby Areas Should Expect Flaring and Rumbling During Startup of Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene Plant
Westlake, Louisiana – The Louisiana Integrated Polyethylene Joint Venture, located in Westlake, has announced that its facility will be employing the flare system as it resumes normal operations this week. The announcement follows a recent unit outage that...