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 Rolls Out Themed Skate Nights in September for All Ages
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles is gearing up for a fun-filled month of September with four themed skate nights at the Lake Charles Event Center Coliseum. Following requests from the public, the city has organized three special nights for families...
Lake Charles Lane Closure at Nelson Road and Cagle Lane for Traffic Signal Improvement
Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a temporary lane closure that will affect traffic at the intersection of LA 1138-2, also known as Nelson Road, and Cagle Lane. The closure is set to begin on Monday,...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lake Charles Man for First-Degree Rape of Minor Family Member
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were called to a local hospital on July 23 in response to a report of rape. Throughout the investigation, it was reported to detectives that Joseph R. Perry, a 45-year-old from Lake Charles,...
Roadwork on Ryan Street at 18th Street in Lake Charles Scheduled for July 25, 2024, Lane Closures Expected
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Residents and commuters in Lake Charles should prepare for roadwork on LA 385 (Ryan Street) Southbound, set to take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that utility work...
Free Child Safety Seat Check Event July 27 at Lake Charles Fire Department
Lake Charles, Louisiana – In an effort to promote child safety on the roads, the Lake Charles Fire Department (LCFD) is offering a complimentary child safety seat check this Saturday, July 27, 2024. This initiative aims to ensure that car seats are properly installed,...
Join the Excitement at Lake Charles’ 2024 Art in the Park Series
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles is set to host a vibrant Art in the Park event on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. The July installment, part of the ongoing Partners in Parks Initiative, will take place at the I-10 North Beach....
Annual Marshland Festival Brings Music, Food, and Fun to Lake Charles Event Center
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Get ready for a weekend of non-stop entertainment as the Marshland Festival takes over the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 26th and 27th. This event, which originated over 30 years ago in Hackberry, Louisiana has...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Launches Probe into Lake Charles Vehicle Break-Ins
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Authorities from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office are currently conducting an investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred in the vicinity of Shadow Lane and Windmill Lane in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The incidents took...
Lake Charles Alternating Lane Closures on LA 3092 (Lake Street) for Roadway Project
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Starting Monday, July 22, 2024, motorists in Lake Charles, Louisiana, should be prepared for alternating lane closures on LA 3092, also known as Lake Street. The closures will stretch from Mary Diane McCall Road to Inverery Drive and will be...