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 Hosts Saddle Microchipping Event to Combat Saddle Theft
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will hold a saddle microchipping event on Friday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burton Complex, located at 7001 Gulf Highway in Lake Charles....
Lake Charles City Council and Mayor-Elect Simien Set for Swearing-In Ceremony on June 30, Public Invited
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The city of Lake Charles will mark a significant transition in local government as Mayor-elect Marshall J. Simien, Jr. and seven City Council members take their oaths of office during a public swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday, June...
Lake Charles I-10 Eastbound Lane Closure Near Ryan Street Scheduled May 19-20 for Guardrail Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a temporary closure of the right lane along Interstate 10 Eastbound in Lake Charles, specifically near the Ryan Street exit. The closure will extend from mile...
Southwest Louisiana Happenings: What to Do in Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Westlake This Weekend, May 16-18, 2025
Lake Charles, Louisiana – Residents and visitors in Lake Charles and surrounding Southwest Louisiana communities can anticipate a bustling weekend from Friday, May 16, through Sunday, May 18, 2025, packed with a diverse array of cultural, musical, and family-friendly...
Lake Charles Art Exhibit “Caught Up” Weaves Coastal Stories with Fiber Art at Historic City Hall
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The third floor gallery of the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center in Lake Charles is being transformed by “Caught Up,” a new art installation that combines handmade fishing nets, fiber art, and soundscapes to explore the region’s...
Lake Charles I-10 Eastbound Lane Closure Near Lake Shore Drive Exit Scheduled for Guardrail Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a temporary lane closure on Interstate 10 Eastbound in Lake Charles. The left lane will be closed from Mile Marker 29.9 to Mile Marker 30.7, near the Lakeshore...
Lake Charles to Celebrate Musical Heritage with “Lake Area Music” Exhibit at Historic City Hall
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center is set to launch a new, immersive exhibit celebrating the diverse musical traditions of Southwest Louisiana. The exhibit, titled “Lake Area Music: Roots, Rhythms, and Resonance,” will open to...
Calcasieu Parish Law Enforcement Unites for Special Olympics Torch Run in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana – Law enforcement professionals from across Calcasieu Parish gathered in Lake Charles today to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, an event benefiting Special Olympics Louisiana. Hosted by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office...
Lake Charles Correctional Deputy Arrested for Alleged Contraband Smuggling at Calcasieu Correctional Center
Lake Charles, Louisiana – A Calcasieu Parish correctional deputy has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged contraband smuggling at the Calcasieu Correctional Center (CCC). Authorities say Dalronique Q. Ross, 20, of Lake Charles, Louisiana,...