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
Uncover Lake Charles’ Rich History with the Living History Cemetery Tour
Lake Charles, LA - This fall, the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana is bringing back its popular Living History Cemetery Tour, offering a unique opportunity for locals and visitors to delve into the region's rich history. On Saturday, November 2,...
Lake Charles Drum Circle Unites Community with Free Pizza and Good Vibes This Saturday
Lake Charles, Louisiana - This Saturday, September 14, from 6 pm until 8 pm at Prien Lake Park, the Lake Area Drum Circle will host a community event, bringing people together in the wake of Hurricane Francine. Organizers of the drum circle have expressed their...
City of Lake Charles Resumes Normal Operations After Disruption For Potential Threat of Hurricane Francine
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles is set to return to normalcy as administrative offices and services, including City Hall, will resume operations with regular business hours starting Thursday, September 12, 2024. The offices and services were closed...
Lake Charles Now Sees Expected Maximum Wind Gusts Reduced To 38 MPH as Forecast For Tropical Storm Francine Continues To Shift East
Shift in Forecast Cone for Tropical Storm Francine Places Center Storm Near Baton Rouge, Louisiana Lake Charles, Louisiana - A significant shift in the forecast cone for Tropical Storm Francine has placed the center of the storm near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with most...
Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest Returns to Lake Charles, Encouraging STEM Education
Lake Charles, Louisiana - This fall, the City of Lake Charles and the Region 5 STEM Center are teaming up to bring back the popular Pumpkin Chunkin' Contest, a fun and educational event that promotes STEM-based learning among middle and high school students. On...
Lake Charles Man Arrested for Alleged Rape and Sexual Battery of Juvenile Family Member
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A 32-year-old Lake Charles man, Andrew A. Taraba, has been arrested and charged with 1st-degree rape of a victim under 13 and sexual battery of a victim under 13, following an investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. On...
Calcasieu Parish Deputies Involved in Boating Crash on West Fork Calcasieu River
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A single-vessel boating crash occurred on the West Fork Calcasieu River on August 31, involving a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) Marine Enforcement Unit vessel. The incident took place around 3:00 p.m. when the vessel, operated by...
Lake Charles Vehicle Fire on I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Causes Lane Closures, Delays Expected
Update: The vehicle has been moved from the roadway and all lanes have been reopened. Original: Lake Charles, Louisiana - A vehicle fire on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has resulted in significant lane closures, causing disruptions to...
I-10, Other Roads to Be Closed in Lake Charles and Traffic Diversion Scheduled for Capital One Tower Implosion
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a traffic diversion plan to facilitate the implosion of the Capital One Tower in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The diversion is...