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 Intersection Closed Through January 2026 For Sewer Infrastructure Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Effective immediately, the City of Lake Charles has closed an intersection to vehicular traffic until January 2026 to complete critical underground infrastructure work. The intersection of Pine and Reid Streets is now completely closed to...
Ryan Street Utility Project in Lake Charles to Close Lanes Nightly Until January 30, 2026
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Drivers traveling along LA 385 Northbound in Lake Charles should prepare for extended lane closures as utility work begins this month and continues into early 2026. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has scheduled...
Interstate 10 Roadwork In Westlake And Lake Charles To Close Left Lanes Nightly Starting November 10
Westlake and Lake Charles, Louisiana - Motorists traveling through Calcasieu Parish should prepare for nightly lane closures on Interstate 10 as utility work is scheduled to impact both eastbound and westbound traffic starting Monday, November 10, 2025. The Louisiana...
Lake Charles Driver Cited After Hit And Run Crash Damages Community Garden
Lake Charles, Louisiana — Lake Charles Police cited a driver Thursday after investigating a hit-and-run crash that damaged a community garden in the early morning hours of Nov. 6, 2025. Officers with the Lake Charles Police Department responded to reports of property...
Calcasieu Parish Waste Centers Return To Normal Schedule Starting Nov. 6
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced that residential solid waste convenience centers will resume regular operating hours beginning Thursday, Nov. 6. The two convenience centers will operate Thursday through Monday from 7 a.m. to 5...
Lake Charles Event Center Hosts Flannel-Themed Roller Skating Night Nov. 7
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Lake Charles Event Center's Sudduth Coliseum will host a fall-themed roller skating event on Friday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, titled "Rollin' in Plaid," invites participants to wear flannel and bring their own roller skates or...
Lake Charles Downtown Faces Road Closures As Entergy Replaces Underground Infrastructure Through November
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles has announced a series of road and lane closures throughout the downtown area as Entergy crews work to replace portions of underground infrastructure over the next two weeks. The closures will begin Oct. 31 and...
Lake Charles Gas Station Robbery Investigation Underway After Shots Fired, Two Arrested
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Lake Charles Police Department is conducting an active investigation following a robbery at a Stripes gas station on Gerstner Memorial Drive that involved gunfire, though no injuries were reported. Officers responded to the gas station...
Lake Charles Announces Veterans Day 2025 Event Schedule With Guest Speaker
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles has released a comprehensive schedule of Veterans Day events for 2025, featuring a veterans outreach event and an annual memorial celebration. The Mayor's Armed Forces Commission, in partnership with the Alexandria,...