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
I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Damaged, Closed In Both Directions After Vehicle Fire And Multiple Overturned Vehicles
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 story: LAKE CHARLES, La. — All lanes of the Interstate 10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles are...
Louisiana Department of Transportation Announces Six‑Month Lane Closures on LA 14 in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will implement alternating lane closures on eastbound and westbound LA 14 between the LA 397/Ward Line roundabout and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard. The project, which begins Monday,...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lake Charles Man in Joint Sex‑Trafficking Sting
Lake Charles, La. – A 41‑year‑old Lake Charles resident was arrested on Feb. 26 after a coordinated operation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Louisiana State Police. The operation...
Louisiana Department of Transportation Announces LA 14 Construction in Lake Charles Lasting Until May 2027
Lake Charles, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) said work will begin Monday, March 9, 2026, on a multi‑phase construction project on LA 14 between LA 397 and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard in Lake Charles. The contractor, Siema...
North Lakeshore Drive Left Lane To Close March 3–5 For Directional Drilling In Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles drivers are being advised to prepare for a temporary lane closure along a busy connector near Interstate 10. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a continuous closure of the left lane of...
Lake Charles Roadwork To Close Right Lane On LA 384 Eastbound Starting March 7
Lake Charles drivers can expect a partial lane closure on Louisiana Highway 384 (Country Club Road) for one day in early March, as crews carry out scheduled roadwork along a busy neighborhood corridor. According to the official notice, the right lane of LA 384...
Lake Charles Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony Marks America 250 With Cherry Trees
Lake Charles, La. — The Louisiana Bayou Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in partnership with the City of Lake Charles, recently held a ceremonial cherry tree planting at Veterans Memorial Park to commemorate America 250, the upcoming 250th...
Lake Charles Teacher Arrested On Indecent Behavior And Simple Battery Charges
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A Lake Charles high school teacher was arrested this week after a student reported inappropriate conduct, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Detectives say the complaint involving Travis J. Provo, 36, of Lake Charles, was...
Louisiana I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Project Clears Key Permits, Design and Utility Work Underway
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has approved the baseline construction schedule for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Replacement Project, marking a significant step forward for one of the state’s most closely watched...