Events in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 28 – March 1
Lake Charles, Louisiana - As Mardi Gras approaches, Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are set to celebrate with a weekend full of family-friendly events, live music, parades, and cultural activities. We've put together our weekly list of events happening Friday,...
Traffic Backup on I-10 Near US 165 Interchange Due to Disabled Semi Truck and Construction
Iowa, Louisiana – Traffic congestion has been reported on Interstate 10 Eastbound and Westbound near the US 165 Interchange, causing frustration for commuters in the area. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), a disabled semi...
Lake Charles Lane Closures Expected as LA 3059 Road Work Commences Between Goos Ferry Road and Red Marceaux Road
Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the start of a significant construction project on LA 3059, stretching from Goos Ferry Road to Red Marceaux Road. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 17,...
Calcasieu Parish March 29 Primary Election Candidates and Constitutional Amendments
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – The 2025 primary election in Calcasieu Parish will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Voters will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of local elections, including the selection of judges, mayors, and council members....
Iowa Rabbit Festival 2025 Music Lineup
Iowa Rabbit Festival: A Celebration of Music and Culinary Delights in Lake Charles Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Iowa Rabbit Festival is set to take place in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from March 20th to March 22nd, 2024, at the Burton Complex, located at 7001 Gulf Hwy....
Louisiana I-10 Eastbound Closed at US 165 Due to Weather Conditions
Calcasieu Parish, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the closure of the eastbound lanes on Interstate 10 at the US 165 overpass due to adverse weather conditions. This closure is a direct response to freezing...
Calcasieu Parish January 2025 Winter Storm Information
Blizzard Warning Issued for Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas https://calcasieu.info/blizzard-warning-issued-for-southwest-louisiana-and-southeast-texas/ Current Weather Conditions and Forecast for Southwest Louisiana LAKE CHARLES WEATHER Southwest Louisiana...
Iowa Police Department Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Hit-and-Run Driver
Iowa, Louisiana - Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding a hit-and-run incident that occurred on October 25, 2024. The Iowa Police Department is investigating the incident, which involved a silver GMC pickup truck that...
Louisiana U.S. 165 Southbound Closure at I-10: Detour Route and Alternatives
Iowa, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced an overnight closure of U.S. 165 Southbound at Interstate 10, scheduled to take place from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, until 2 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024....