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 Officials Monitor Mardi Gras Day Weather: Strong Winds Expected
Lake Charles, Louisiana - City of Lake Charles officials are actively collaborating with law enforcement, public safety agencies, the U.S. National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana, Inc., to keep track of weather...
Lake Charles Mardi Gras Faces High Wind Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Risk
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish residents should remain vigilant on Mardi Gras morning and early afternoon as potentially severe weather approaches. The U.S. National Weather Service Office in Lake Charles has issued a High Wind Watch for...
Severe Weather Possible in Lake Charles and Surrounding Area on Mardi Gras
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has issued inforamtion about a risk of severe thunderstorms expected on Tuesday. Meteorologists indicate that atmospheric conditions will be conducive to the development of...
Lake Charles Scheduled Lane Closures on LA 14 for Maintenance Work
Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that drivers should prepare for alternating lane closures on LA 14, affecting both northbound and southbound traffic. The closures will take place from East Prien Lake...
Lake Charles I-10 Westbound Reopens Following Collision On Calcasieu River Bridge
Update - March 1, 2025, 4:25 am: After being closed for more than four hours due to a crash, the westbound lanes of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge are now open. Original: Lake Charles, LA - The Lake Charles Police Department has issued an advisory for drivers to...
Lake Charles Celebrates Restoration of Lock Park Pavilion and Future of Inclusive Recreation
Lake Charles, Louisiana - City officials and community members gathered at Lock Park in Lake Charles to celebrate the significant restoration of the historic Lock Park Pavilion and to reveal preliminary designs for the park's future as the city's first fully inclusive...
Lake Charles Man Convicted for Fatal Shooting During Robbery Attempt
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On February 28th, Kevin E. Williams, a 26-year-old resident of Lake Charles, was found guilty of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice related to the fatal shooting of a victim during a planned armed robbery. The verdict was reached...
Events in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 28 – March 1
Lake Charles, Louisiana - As Mardi Gras approaches, Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are set to celebrate with a weekend full of family-friendly events, live music, parades, and cultural activities. We've put together our weekly list of events happening Friday,...
Lake Charles Courtroom Security Incident Leads to New Trial for Joshua Boyd, Previously Convicted of Child Sexual Crimes
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On Friday, February 21, 2023, Joshua Boyd, a 42-year-old resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana was found guilty of molestation and sexual battery of a victim under the age of thirteen. The verdict came after an investigation and subsequent...