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
Calcasieu Parish Opens Prien Lake Park Splash Pads for 2025 Season
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Calcasieu Parish residents looking for a way to beat the heat have reason to celebrate. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced that the popular splash pads at Prien Lake Park will officially open for the season starting May 15, 2025. This...
Lake Charles to Host Free Celebration of National Kids to Parks Day
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The City of Lake Charles is set to mark National Kids to Parks Day with a community-wide celebration at Lock Park on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event, organized by the Lake Charles Recreation and Parks Department, is designed...
Lake Charles Alternating Lane Closures Scheduled for LA 397 at Hwy 90
Lake Charles, Louisiana – Drivers in Lake Charles should prepare for alternating lane closures on Louisiana Highway 397 (LA 397) starting Friday, May 9, 2025, as announced by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The closures will affect...
Lake Charles Police Advise Drivers to Avoid Louisiana Avenue Following Crash at East College Street Intersection
Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Lake Charles Police Department is urging motorists to avoid Louisiana Avenue at East College Street after a crash blocked both southbound lanes on Wednesday afternoon. The incident, which occurred near one of the city's busy...
After the Eye: New Photo Exhibit Chronicles Hurricane Laura’s Long-Term Impact in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The Imperial Calcasieu Museum will host a new photography exhibit, “After the Eye: The Wake of Hurricane Laura,” by local photographer Chad Moreno. The exhibition, which runs from Nov. 6, 2025, through Jan. 3, 2026, documents the destruction,...
McNeese State University Suspends Operations Amid Severe Weather, Plans for Late Start on May 7
Lake Charles, Louisiana — McNeese State University suspended all operations at 3:45 p.m. on May 6 and is planning a delayed start of operations on Wednesday, May 7, due to anticipated heavy rainfall and high winds forecasted for the next 24 hours. The decision affects...
Severe Weather Threatens Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Damaging Winds Possible
Lake Charles, Louisiana — Residents across Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are facing a heightened risk of severe weather this afternoon and tonight, as forecast models point to increased probabilities of tornadoes, flash flooding, and damaging winds throughout...
I-10 Eastbound Lane Closure Announced in Lake Charles for Drainage Work Near Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a temporary closure of the left lane on Interstate 10 Eastbound in Lake Charles, affecting the stretch between Exit 29 at Lakeshore Drive and the Kirkman Street...
Lane Closure Scheduled for I-10 Eastbound in Lake Charles May 5–6 for Road Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will temporarily close the right lane of Interstate 10 eastbound from Exit 27 (Mile Marker 27) to Mile Marker 30.6 beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025. The closure is...