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
Louisiana Man Faces up to Life in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Firearms Charges, and Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine
A Louisiana man faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty to firearms charges, and conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Boil Advisory Issued for Calcasieu Waterworks District No. 5 East and Southeast of Lake Charles for Emergency Repairs to Towers
Calcasieu Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 has issued a system-wide boil advisory, effective immediately.
Road Closure on Ernest Street in Lake Charles Beginning July 13
The north and southbound lanes in the 500 block of Ernest Street, between LaGrange and Hathaway Streets in Lake Charles, will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
Lake Charles Woman Arrested for Theft From Sulphur Business Where She Worked
A Lake Charles woman has been arrested for theft from a Sulphur business where she worked.
Calcasieu Parish Authorities Warn of Donation Scam for Expenses for Joseph Tezeno
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued a Scam Warning regarding fake accounts created to collect money to help with the final expenses of Joseph Tezeno.
Planned Water Outage and Boil Advisory for Part of East McNeese Street in Lake Charles Starting July 8
The City of Lake Charles has announced a planned water outage and boil advisory for part of East McNeese Street in Lake Charles starting July 8.
3 From Texas Arrested in Connection with April 29 Murder in Lake Charles
The Lake Charles Police Department reported on July 7, 2022, that following a lengthy investigation, the LCPD has arrested three suspects in connection with the April 2022 double homicide at an apartment complex in the 500 block of West LaGrange Street.
City of Lake Charles Announces Deadline for FEMA Private Property Debris Removal
The City of Lake Charles has announced that the deadline for applying for FEMA’s Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) for City of Lake Charles residents is Friday, July 15, 2022.
Louisiana Man Arrested for Theft & Contractor Fraud in Lake Charles After Customer Notices Belongings Missing
A Louisiana man has been arrested for theft and contractor fraud in Lake Charles after a customer noticed belongings missing.