About Lake Charles, Louisiana
Situated in Southwestern Louisiana, Lake Charles is a vibrant city known for its dynamic mix of entertainment, history, and natural beauty. Lake Charles is the fifth largest incorporated city in Louisiana, home to over 76,000 residents, and is the educational, cultural, and economic hub of the region, standing out proudly from the rest of Louisiana.
For more about Lake Charles, read: Lake Charles, Louisiana: A Hidden Gem of the South
Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,…
Calcasieu Parish School Board District 34 Bond Proposal Outlines Gym, Classroom, Parking, And Campus Upgrades
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – Voters in Calcasieu Parish School Board District 34 are scheduled to decide May 16, 2026, whether to approve a bond proposal tied to a long list of school construction and renovation projects in southwest Lake Charles. According to the…
Lake Charles Man Arrested After Reported Home Invasion, Robbery, And Sexual Assault, Deputies Say
LAKE CHARLES, La. — A Lake Charles man was arrested early March 9 after Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported robbery and assault at a home off Nelson Road, authorities said. According to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies…
Lake Charles HWY 14 Road Closure Near LA 397 Set For March 14-18 For Drainage Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana – A full closure of La. 14 in Lake Charles is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, and continue until 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The closure will…
Calcasieu Parish Deputies Arrest Lake Charles Man On Sexual Battery, Video Voyeurism Charges
LAKE CHARLES, La. — A 21-year-old Lake Charles man was arrested after a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a girl younger than 13, according to authorities. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said deputies…
Lake Charles Severe Weather Outlook: Tornadoes, Hail, And 60 Mph Winds Possible Wednesday
Lake Charles, Louisiana – A severe weather threat is expected to develop Wednesday afternoon and evening across Southwest Louisiana, with the Lake Charles area facing the greatest concern between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Lake…
Lake Charles Traffic Alert: Left Lane Of U.S. 171 North Over Interstate 10 To Close March 10
Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a lane closure on U.S. 171 North over Interstate 10 in Lake Charles beginning Tuesday morning. According to DOTD, the left lane of U.S. 171 North over I-10 will be…
All I-10 Lanes Reopen On Calcasieu River Bridge After Crash Damages Bridge In Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles, Louisiana – All lanes on the Interstate 10 Calcasieu River Bridge have reopened after a late-night crash shut down all lanes in both directions. As of approximately 3:10 pm, all lanes were back open. The closure affected traffic on one of the main routes…
Louisiana I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Eastbound Lanes Reopen After Crash Damages Bridge
Update: As of 12:30 pm on March 7, both eastbound lanes and the inside westbound lane on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge have reopened. Read the update here . Original: Lake Charles, Louisiana – Both eastbound lanes on the Interstate 10 Calcasieu River Bridge reopened…