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 Woman Charged with First-Degree Murder in Infant’s Death
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On Wednesday, January 22, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a local hospital regarding an unresponsive 3-month-old infant. Upon arrival, detectives initiated an investigation and...
Lake Charles Traffic Stop Leads C.A.T. Team to Discovery of Concealed Weapons and Ammunition
Lake Charles, LA – On January 31, at approximately 11:00 a.m., detectives from the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (C.A.T. Team) Criminal Patrol Unit executed a traffic stop on a truck traveling westbound on Interstate 10, near mile marker 37. The stop was initiated due...
Lake Charles to Host Bayou Bash Gator Meet-N-Greet Event
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles is set to host a unique event, the Bayou Bash Gator Meet-N-Greet, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 9 to 11 am, at the Lakefront Alligator Pond, located just east of Visit Lake Charles. This free event, offered in...
Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office Prosecutes Repeat Offender for DWI
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office announced on January 30th that Kayla S. Gaugh, a 33-year-old resident of Iowa, Louisiana, has been found guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated for the fourth time. This conviction...
This is Home Fest 2025: A Celebration of Music and Culture in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA - The annual This Is Home Fest is gearing up for its highly anticipated return on April 26, 2025, at the Lake Charles Event Center - Amphitheatre grounds. This free festival stands as a vibrant showcase for local artists and musicians, while also...
Lake Charles to Launch High School Fire Academy in 2025
Lake Charles, LA – The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with the Lake Charles Fire Department (LCFD) and the Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB), is set to introduce a High School Fire Academy beginning in the fall of 2025. This innovative program, aimed at...
Iowa Rabbit Festival 2025 Music Lineup
Iowa Rabbit Festival: A Celebration of Music and Culinary Delights in Lake Charles Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Iowa Rabbit Festival is set to take place in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from March 20th to March 22nd, 2024, at the Burton Complex, located at 7001 Gulf Hwy....
Lake Charles Solid Waste Collection Resumes After Winter Storm Enzo Disruptions
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, has officially resumed trash and garbage collection following significant interruptions caused by last week's winter storm. Collection services were suspended for most...
Ryan Street Closure in Lake Charles for Utility Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Beginning today, January 27, 2025, both southbound lanes of Ryan Street in Lake Charles will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic between Churchill and West Claude Streets. This closure is for contractors to conduct repairs on an...