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 Sheriff’s Office Investigates Complex Case of Identity Theft and Stolen Vehicle Sales
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On December 18, deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) responded to a report of theft at the Sulphur Law Enforcement Center. The case began when a victim encountered an issue while attempting to renew the registration for...
Calcasieu Parish March 29 Primary Election Candidates and Constitutional Amendments
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – The 2025 primary election in Calcasieu Parish will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Voters will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of local elections, including the selection of judges, mayors, and council members....
Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Westlake Nightly Lane Closures Scheduled on I-10 for Soil Boring Evaluations
Calcasieu Parish, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a series of nightly shoulder and lane closures on Interstate 10 (I-10) in the Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Westlake areas. The closures are set to take place from...
Lake Charles Crash Kills One, Injures Another After Alleged Intoxicated Driver Hits Parked Vehicle
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A tragic incident occurred in Lake Charles early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a Lake Charles woman and injuring another person. The crash took place around 1 a.m. when a 2018 Ram, driven by 34-year-old Kaneka Allen, of Lake...
Lake Charles Man Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder and Weapon Charges
Lake Charles, LA – Zyterius T. Anderson, 22, of Lake Charles, Louisiana was found guilty on February 6 of multiple serious charges brought by the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office. The charges include one count of possession of a firearm by a person...
Lake Charles Man Arrested After Authorities Receive Tip From Women Against Predators Organization
On October 23, detectives from the Special Victims Unit of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office received a lead from the organization Women Against Predators regarding a complaint about inappropriate conduct. Throughout the investigation, detectives learned that...
Lake Charles Man Arrested for Alleged Rape and Kidnapping in Series of Disturbing Incidents
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) Special Victims Unit has arrested 26-year-old Shannon E. Morris, Jr. of Lake Charles, following a series of serious crimes that began in Calcasieu Parish and extended into neighboring areas. Morris...
Judge Sentences Lake Charles Woman to 20 Years for Fourth DWI Offense
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On February 5th, Judge Michael Canaday imposed a 20-year prison sentence on Kayla S. Gaugh, a 33-year-old resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana following her conviction for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) as a fourth offense. The ruling was...
Lake Charles Launches Homeownership Assistance Program for City Employees
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On February 4, 2025, Mayor Nic Hunter of Lake Charles, Louisiana, announced a new partnership with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) aimed at assisting city employees in achieving homeownership. The initiative builds upon LHC's existing...