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 Traffic Advisory: I-10 Westbound Blocked After Crash on Calcasieu River Bridge
Update: This crash has been cleared from the roadway. Original: Lake Charles, Louisiana - At 11 am on December 18, 2023, Lake Charles Police reported a crash on I-10 westbound on the Calcasieu River Bridge. Westbound lanes are blocked and police are advising drivers...
Louisiana State Police Investigate Fatal Collision at LA 14 and Corbina Road; One Dead, Three Injured
Lake Charles, Louisiana - At around 12:00 p.m. on December 17, 2023, Louisiana State Police Troop D received a report of a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 14 and Corbina Road. Unfortunately, the crash resulted in the tragic...
Lake Charles Christmas Tree Recycling and Altered Garbage Pickup Schedule Released for Holidays
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles will have a modified garbage and trash collection schedule due to the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Lake Charles Christmas Garbage and Trash Schedule For the Christmas holiday, garbage and trash pickup usually...
Moss Bluff Vehicle Burglary Spree Leads to Arrest of Louisiana Man with $126.5K Bond
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Vehicle Crimes Investigative Unit detectives of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were dispatched on December 12 to investigate multiple vehicle burglaries in the Moss Bluff area. They discovered that several vehicles had been broken...
Lake Charles Roadwork Notice: Expect Delays on Country Club Road Near Nelson Road
Country Club Road to Experience Partial Closure for Roadwork Lake Charles, Louisiana - Commuters traveling on LA 384 (Country Club Road) westbound near the Nelson Road intersection should be aware of a partial closure scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The...
Armed Robbery at Lake Charles Convenience Store, Calcasieu Sheriff Seeks Suspect
Lake Charles, Louisiana - At around 11:00 a.m. on December 11, deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were called to a convenience store on Nelson Road near W. Gauthier Road in Lake Charles, Louisiana for an armed robbery. An initial investigation found...
Lake Charles Charter Academy Student Arrested for Alleged Bomb Threat at School
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies received a report on December 11 regarding a student at Lake Charles Charter Academy who allegedly made a threatening statement at the school. CPSO indicated that upon initial investigation, it was...
Simon’s Bar & Grill: A Culinary Delight in Lake Charles, Louisiana
CLOSED: Simon's Bar & Grill on Highway 397 in Lake Charles has closed for business. Lake Charles, Louisiana - Nestled along Highway 397, Simon's Bar & Grill is a hidden gem that promises a delightful dining experience. With its warm ambiance, live music, and...
Two Louisiana Men Killed in Tragic U.S. 90B Crash
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana - At around 2:00 p.m. on December 8, 2023, Louisiana State Police Troop B initiated an inquiry into a fatal single-vehicle crash on U.S. 90B near Scotsdale Drive in Harvey. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of Joshua L. Bruce, aged...