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 I-10 Eastbound and Westbound Near I-210 to Experience Temporary Roadwork Closure February 2
Lake Charles, LA - Motorists traveling along I-10 Eastbound and Westbound should prepare for a temporary road closure scheduled for Sunday, February 2, 2025. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that from 8:00 AM to 8:15 AM, both...
Lake Charles Roadwork Scheduled on Ryan Street Southbound Starting January 27
Lake Charles, LA – Motorists traveling southbound on Ryan Street in Lake Charles should prepare for upcoming roadwork scheduled to begin on Monday, January 27, 2025. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that utility work will...
Lake Charles Man Convicted of Multiple Charges in 2020 Shooting Incident
Lake Charles, LA – On January 16, 2025, Terrance D. Haywood, age 42, of Lake Charles, Louisiana was found guilty of several serious charges, including one count of attempted second-degree murder, one count of possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of...
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Events January 24-26 Featuring Art, Music, and Community Activities
Events happening in Lake Charles from January 24-26 Lake Charles, Louisiana – A series of events are set to take place in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana from January 24 to January 26, providing residents and visitors with various opportunities for entertainment...
Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana as Temperatures are Expected to Drop into the Teens
Lake Charles, LA – An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for the Lake Charles area, effective from 6:00 PM Tuesday until 9:00 AM Wednesday. The National Weather Service forecasts a low temperature of 12 degrees overnight, with dangerous wind chill values ranging...
Louisiana DOTD Closes I-210 in Lake Charles Due to Hazardous Winter Conditions
Lake Charles, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the closure of all of Interstate 210 in Lake Charles, from the I-10 Eastbound interchange to the I-10 Westbound interchange. This decision comes as winter weather...
Calcasieu Parish January 2025 Winter Storm Information
Blizzard Warning Issued for Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas https://calcasieu.info/blizzard-warning-issued-for-southwest-louisiana-and-southeast-texas/ Current Weather Conditions and Forecast for Southwest Louisiana LAKE CHARLES WEATHER Southwest Louisiana...
City of Lake Charles Opens Emergency Warming Station Amid Severe Winter Weather
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles has established an emergency warming station at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, located at 2009 N. Simmons. The facility will remain open 24 hours a day until the current severe weather event comes to an...
Lake Charles Lane Closures Scheduled at LA 14 and McNeese Street for Signal Equipment Installation
Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that there will be alternating intermittent lane closures in all directions at the intersection of LA 14 and McNeese Street on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The closures...