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
More Updates Announced for Lake Charles I-210 Lane and Exit Closures for Hurricane Laura Lighting Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an updated closure schedule for Interstate 210 in Lake Charles, part of ongoing Hurricane Laura lighting repairs under State Project H.015598. The project, which began...
Lake Charles I-10 Overpass on LA 397 to Fully Close in August 2025 for Road Repairs: Detour Details for Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a full closure of the Interstate 10 overpass on LA 397 in Lake Charles for roadway patching work. The closure will impact both directions of the overpass between...
Lake Charles Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On LA 385 Northbound For Roadway Maintenance
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced an immediate closure of the right lane of LA 385 Northbound (Gulf Highway) between Hill Road and Bennett Road, near Mile Marker 9.5, in Lake Charles. The closure...
Lake Charles Roadwork: Intermittent Right Lane Closures Planned on LA 3020 Eastbound
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Drivers in Lake Charles should prepare for intermittent roadwork affecting Louisiana Highway 3020 Eastbound beginning Saturday, August 9, 2025. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has scheduled daily right lane closures...
Lake Charles Police Identify Victim in Fatal Shooting Outside Local Bar
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning outside a popular Lake Charles bar. According to police, the incident happened just before 3 a.m. on August 2 at On the Rocks, located on McNeese...
Movies with the City Returns to Lake Charles with Free Screening of The Incredibles at Rosa Hart Theatre
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Residents of Lake Charles and surrounding communities can look forward to a family-friendly cinematic experience as the Movies with the City program resumes with a free presentation of The Incredibles on Saturday, August 9. The event will...
Lake Charles Detour Announced as River Road Closes for Maintenance
Lake Charles, Louisiana - River Road in Lake Charles, between Charles Breaux Road and the intersection of LA 3059, will be closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, due to scheduled tree removal. The closure is...
National Weather Service Issues Thunderstorm Warning for Calcasieu Parish Until At Least 7:45 PM
Calcasieu Parish and Beauregard Parish, Louisiana - A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles on July 30 for south central Beauregard Parish and north central Calcasieu Parish, including the city of DeQuincy. The...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Calcasieu Parish Due to Risk of Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wednesday afternoon by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, placing southeastern Calcasieu Parish—including Lake Charles, Lake Charles Regional Airport, and Holmwood—at risk of...