Controlled Burn at Kisatchie National Forest & Other Areas Causing Smoke in Southwest Louisiana
Controlled Burn at Kisatchie National Forest & Other Areas Causing Smoke in Southwest Louisiana
On January 6, 2022, residents reported seeing heavy smoke around Southwest Louisiana. The smoke is being caused by a controlled burn at Kisatchie National Forest, as well as other smaller controlled burns northeast of our area. Winds have carried the smoke to SWLA.
Calcasieu Parish Authoritie Arrest Illinois Sex Offender for Alleged Online Activity with Louisiana Minor
Lake Charles, Louisiana – Authorities in Calcasieu Parish have arrested an Illinois man charged with inappropriate online contact with a juvenile in Louisiana. Patrick T. Cantwell, 29, of Pleasant Hill, Illinois, was extradited to Louisiana on March 18 following an...
The DaQ Shack in Westlake Reopens Under New Ownership
Westlake, Louisiana - The DaQ Shack, a popular bar and restaurant located at 2400 Westwood Road, has reopened its doors after a closure that began in November 2024 for maintenance. Under new ownership, the bar reopened on March 15, 2025, and the establishment is eager...
Lake Charles Nelson Road Lane Closure Update: Repairs Expected to Take 3-4 Weeks After Additional Damage Found
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles Utilities Division has provided an update concerning the ongoing lane closure on Nelson Road, also known as State Route 1138-2. The closure stems from a recent incident where a fiber optic boring company inadvertently...