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 to Host CEO Roundtable Featuring Trey Litel, Founder of Bayou Rum
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles has announced that it will be hosting a CEO Roundtable on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The event, which will take place from noon to 1 pm, will feature Trey Litel, the Founder of Bayou Rum and CEO of Litel Ventures,...
Lake Charles Announces Extended Closure for Enterprise Blvd Improvement Works
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles has announced that starting from 8 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, the north and southbound lanes of Enterprise Boulevard, from Broad to 2nd Streets, will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians. This closure is...
Lake Charles I-10 Eastbound and Westbound Lane Closures for Calcasieu River Bridge Inspection Beginning November 28
Lake Charles, Louisiana - I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles to Have Lane Closures for Routine Inspection The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that there will be lane closures on I-10 Eastbound and Westbound over the...
Alleged Human Trafficker Caught by Louisiana State Police at Lake Charles Casino
Lake Charles, Louisiana - In November of 2023, the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division (LSP GED) launched an investigation into alleged human trafficking, leading to the arrest of Jarvis Renfro, a 40-year-old from Houston, Texas. Renfro was apprehended...
Lake Charles School Employee Accused of Forging Checks and Stealing $23k in Funds, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigates
Lake Charles, Louisiana - In July 2022, the Financial Crimes detectives of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office received a report from a local school in Lake Charles regarding a theft. Upon initial investigation, it was revealed that the school had been contacted by...
Lake Charles Community Band Announces Free 2023 Christmas Concert – A Festive Musical Extravaganza
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Lake Charles Community Band has exciting news to share with the public this holiday season! Get ready for their highly anticipated 2023 Christmas concert, which will be completely free for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars for...
Combatting Southwest Louisiana Homelessness: Insights at ‘Let’s Talk’ Event in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On November 15, 2023, the Southwest Louisiana Continuum of Care is organizing an event called "Let's Talk: The State of Homelessness in Southwest Louisiana" to raise awareness about homelessness and hunger in the region. The event will take...
Travel Alert: I-10 Westbound and Eastbound Nighttime Closures Near Iowa, Louisiana Louisiana
Iowa, Louisiana - Nighttime Lane Closures on I-10 Westbound and Eastbound for Bridge Construction at US 165 Near Iowa, Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that there will be nighttime lane closures on Interstate...
Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash on Louisiana’s US Hwy 171 Claims Life of Elderly Lake Charles Resident
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a multi-vehicle crash on US Hwy 171 (Calcasieu River Bridge) in Calcasieu Parish on November 13, 2023, just before 6:00 p.m. Sadly, the crash resulted in the death of Janette G. Spooner, a...