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
Summer 2025 Music Lineup Revealed at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park RV Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has unveiled an impressive lineup of live musical performances for the summer of 2025. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Charles, the resort promises a season filled...
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Weekend Events: March 14-16
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A vibrant lineup of events is scheduled in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana from March 14 to March 16, offering residents and visitors a variety of cultural, artistic, and recreational experiences. The week begins with an array of art...
Lake Charles Man Arrested on Over 100 Charges of Child Pornography
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On March 12, 2025, agents from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a 31-year-old man from Lake Charles, identified as Tyler Quentin Landry, on over 100 counts related to the possession and distribution of child pornography. The...
Calcasieu Parish Hosts Lucky Lunch and Learn Workshops for Senior Residents
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's TRIAD Network is set to host two informative workshops aimed at senior residents this March. Dubbed the "Lucky Lunch and Learn" workshops, these events will provide valuable information on topics such as...
Calcasieu Parish Expands Operating Hours for Solid Waste Convenience Centers
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - Beginning Thursday, March 13, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will extend the operating hours of its Residential Solid Waste Convenience Centers. This change aims to provide residents with increased access to waste disposal services. The...
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Hosts Community Impact Meeting: Learn About Local Services
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Human Services Department is set to host its annual Community Impact Meeting on Thursday, March 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at the Lake Charles Event Center's Contraband Room,...
Traffic Stop Near Lake Charles Leads to Major Cocaine Seizure on I-10 in Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On March 7, at approximately 10:00 a.m., detectives from the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (C.A.T. Team) Criminal Patrol Unit initiated a traffic stop on a sport utility vehicle (SUV) traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 41...
Calcasieu Parish Deputies Arrest Four Individuals Linked to Vehicle Break-Ins at Casino in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On Friday, March 7, at approximately 3:00 a.m., deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) responded to reports of multiple individuals breaking into vehicles in the parking lot of a local casino in Lake Charles. Surveillance...
Lake Charles I-210 Bridge Lighting Repairs Begin: What Drivers Need to Know
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the commencement of work on State Project H.015598, focusing on lighting repairs along Interstate 210. This project, valued at $8.09 million, aims to enhance visibility...