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 News: I-10 East Lane Blockage on Calcasieu River Bridge – Disabled Truck Alert
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A disabled semi-truck has been reported on I-10 Eastbound on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge near Lake Charles at mile marker 29. As of 5:25 pm on November 29, 2023, the right lane on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge was blocked and traffic...
Lake Charles Felon, Xavier L. Johnwell, Convicted for Illegal Firearm Possession
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Xavier L. Johnwell, 30, from Lake Charles, was found guilty on November 28, 2023, of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Illegal Carrying of a Weapon-2nd Offense. In 2021, the Combined Anti-Drug Team (C.A.T.) responded to a...
Lake Charles Traffic Alert: Nelson Road Southbound Lane Blocked by Crash Near West McNeese St
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles Police are advising drivers to avoid Nelson Road near the intersection of West McNeese Street until approximately 4 pm due to a crash. The crash is blocking the outside southbound lane of Nelson Road. Follow this link to view a...
Fatal Louisiana Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-10 Near LA Hwy 397 Claims Life of 27-Year-Old in Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - On November 27, 2023, just after 3:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D arrived at the scene of a fatal three-vehicle collision on Interstate 10 near LA Hwy 397 in Calcasieu Parish. Sadly, the crash resulted in the loss of Garrett...
Free Holiday Fun in Lake Charles: Calcasieu Parish Christmas at the Courthouse Event Details
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is getting ready for the Christmas at the Courthouse celebration, a free event happening on Friday, Dec. 1, from 3-8 p.m. at the Historic Calcasieu Courthouse in Lake Charles. Santa and Mrs. Claus in Lake...
Plan Ahead: I-10 Westbound Near Enterprise Blvd in Lake Charles Closing for Utility Work
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a ramp closure on I-10 Westbound in Lake Charles for utility work. The closure is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM....
Louisiana Fatal Rear-End Collision on US 90 Claims Life of Morgan City Woman
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana - At around 1:15 p.m. on November 22, 2023, Louisiana State Police Troop I received a report of a collision involving two vehicles on US Highway 90 Business (LA-182) near Beauregard Road in St. Mary Parish. The collision resulted in the...
Plan Ahead: US 171 Calcasieu River Bridge Lane Closures on November 30 Due to Maintenance
Lake Charles, Louisiana - US 171 Northbound and Southbound on the Calcasieu River Bridge to Experience Partial Closure for Roadwork on Thursday, November 30, 2023 Motorists commuting on US 171 Northbound and Southbound should be prepared for partial closures due to...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Issues Arrest Warrants for Two in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Lake Charles, Louisiana - In July of 2023, Special Victims Unit detectives of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were informed by the Children's Safe Harbor Advocacy Center about a case of abuse involving a girl who was younger than 16 years old. During the...