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 Residential Burglary: Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office Seeks Tips on Live Oak St Incident
Residential Burglary Investigation Underway in Lake Charles Lake Charles, Louisiana - Detectives from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office are currently engaged in an investigation following a residential burglary that took place on Live Oak Street in Lake Charles on...
Lake Charles Drivers Note: 4-Day Closure on Parish Barn Road for Asphalt Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has announced that a section of Parish Barn Road in Lake Charles will be closed for maintenance work from April 1 to April 4. Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 1, a 4,200-foot portion of Parish Barn Road...
Progress Report: Lake Charles’ West Prien Lake Road Expansion Moving Forward as Scheduled
City of Lake Charles Reports West Prien Lake Road Widening Project Progressing as Planned Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury are making significant strides in the joint West Prien Lake Road Widening Project, with the...
Westlake & Lake Charles, LA: Scheduled Lane Closures on I-10 East/West for Roadway Maintenance
Lane Closure on I-10 Eastbound and Westbound in Westlake and Lake Charles Westlake and Lake Charles Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a lane closure on Interstate 10 Eastbound and Westbound between Exit 27 in...
Lake Charles Hosts Free Life-Saving Skills Workshop with Acadian Ambulance
Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and Acadian Ambulance Host Community Heroes Workshop Series Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative has joined forces with Acadian Ambulance to present a Creating Community Heroes...
Lake Charles Man Convicted of First-Degree Rape Against 6-Year-Old Victim, Faces Life Imprisonment Without Parole
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Calin T. Dupuis, a 28-year-old resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana was convicted on March 26 for the crime of First Degree Rape. In 2022, Dupuis coerced a 6-year-old victim to touch his genitalia and put his genitalia in the victim’s mouth....
Louisiana Fatal Bicycle-Car Collision on LA Hwy 40 in Tangipahoa Parish
Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana - Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L started looking into a deadly crash that occurred on March 25 at around 6:45 a.m. It involved a cyclist on LA Hwy 40 near Brennon Lane in Tangipahoa Parish, resulting in the death of Clayton...
Lake Charles Vehicle Burglary: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help
Vehicle Burglary Investigation Underway in Lake Charles Lake Charles, Louisiana - Detectives from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office are currently probing a vehicle burglary incident that took place on 23rd St in Lake Charles on March 20, 2024, during the time...
Lake Charles Announces Fun-Filled Partners in Parks Events for Q2 2024: Free Family Activities
City of Lake Charles Second Quarter Partners in Parks Events Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles is gearing up for an exciting second quarter of 2024 with a diverse lineup of Partners in Parks events that promise fun and entertainment for the whole...