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
City of Lake Charles Announces Changes to Trash Pick-Up and Other City Services in Observance of Labor Day
The City of Lake Charles has announced changes to trash pick-up and other city services in observance of Labor Day.
2nd Avenue Lane Closures in Lake Charles Beginning August 29
Beginning on Monday, August 29, 2022, there will be north and southbound alternating lane closures on 2nd Avenue, between 18th Street and Oak Park Boulevard in Lake Charles.
Four Louisiana Men Arrested for Simple Robbery After Allegedly Stealing Money from Someone they Were Involved in a Car Crash with
Four Louisiana men have been arrested for simple robbery after allegedly stealing money from someone they were involved in a car crash with
West Prien Lake Road and Sale Road Full Intersection Closure in Lake Charles Starting September 6
The intersection of West Prien Lake Road and Sale Road will be closed beginning on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Louisiana Governor and LADOTD Celebrate Substantial Completion of I-10 Widening Project in Sulphur Area
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, LADOTD Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Ph.D., and other state and local officials celebrated the completion of the I-10 widening project in Calcasieu Parish.
Authorities Asking for Assistance in Weaver Road Vehicle Burglary Case in Lake Charles
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in a vehicle burglary case that occurred in the 4900 block of Weaver Road in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Enterprise Boulevard Lane Closure in Lake Charles Announced Beginning August 23
The City of Lake Charles announced that the northbound lanes of the 3400 block of Enterprise Boulevard, between Leaman and College Streets, will be closed to vehicular traffic.
43rd Annual Men’s City Golf Championship at Mallard Golf Club in Lake Charles Announced
The 43rd Annual Men’s City Golf Championship will be held at Mallard Golf Club from Friday, September 9, 2022, to Sunday, September 11, 2022.
Louisiana Man Re-Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Vehicular Homicide After an Appeals Court Returned the Case
A Louisiana man has been re-sentenced to 30 years after the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals returned the case for resentencing. The man previously pled guilty to one count of vehicular homicide in 2021 and was sentenced to 30 years in jail, with 7 years suspended.






