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Port of Lake Charles representatives head to Cuba on trade mission
KPLC-TV In a historic trip, Governor John Bel Edwards and 50 other leaders from Louisiana are heading to Cuba next week. Executives from the Port of Lake Charles will be on that mission in an effort to expand trade between Louisiana and Cuba. Edwards suing Louisiana AG Landry over anti-discrimination clause |
SWLA construction boom is displacing area wildlife
KPLC-TV Heck Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center takes in over 1,000 animals a year, but with Lake Charles growing, that number is starting to rise. "It's totally gotten worse, practically every year, with the building," said founder Suzy Heck. "You can go ... |
RESTAURANT REPORT: Sakura Sushi
KPLC-TV The letter first submitted to the Lake Charles Police Department said that their first duties each day were to "catch mice and clean mice droppings." The state worked with the restaurant through the year making re-inspections and telling them what ... |
RESTAURANT REPORTER: Sakura Sushi
KPLC-TV The letter first submitted to the Lake Charles Police Department said that their first duties each day were to "catch mice and clean mice droppings." The state worked with the restaurant through the year, making re inspections and telling them what ... |
McNeese women's basketball begins practice Sunday
KPLC-TV McNeese women's basketball will officially begin practicing for the upcoming 2016-17 season on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. in Memorial Gym on campus. Practices are open to the public. The Cowgirls will be under the direction of first year head coach Kacie ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Lake Charles metro continues to grow
KPLC-TV Live video from KPLC 7 News is available on your computer, tablet and smartphone during all local newscasts. When KPLC 7 News is not airing a live newscast, you will see replays of the most recent newscasts. Internet Explorer users please note ... |
McNeese set to host Nicholls on Saturday
KPLC-TV The 22nd-ranked McNeese Cowboys return to “The Hole” on Saturday night for a crucial Southland Conference game against Nicholls. Kickoff is set for 6:07 as the game will be televised live on CST. McNeese will be wearing throwback gear that includes ... |
LCFD responds to early-morning car fire
KPLC-TV Early Wednesday morning, the Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the 300 block of Prater Street. When firefighters arrived, a white Chrysler 300 was engulfed in flames in a parking lot near the Sunlight Manor apartment complex. |
Are you enjoying the cooler weather?
KPLC-TV "I love when its drier and sunny with a little bit of wind like this", said Baron Emmanuel, a visitor from Paris, France. Baron and his friend, Elwan, came all the way to Lake Charles from France during their journey of traveling the world. Two friends ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Gallery Promenade
KPLC-TV There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lake Charles Senior Center. Plus, each year more than 40,000 people die by suicide in our country. Now, a Southwest Louisiana group wants to raise awareness. KPLC's Candy Rodriguez tells us how they ... |
LCFD responds to early-morning car fire
KPLC-TV Early Wednesday morning, the Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the 300 block of Prater Street. When firefighters arrived, a white Chrysler 300 was engulfed in flames in a parking lot near the Sunlight Manor apartment complex. |
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: A perfect weekend forecast
KPLC-TV It was a long wait all summer but we knew the cool air would eventually win once we made it to fall and sure enough it's here just in time for the weekend. Cool starts and warm afternoons will not be the story for Friday, it will be the forecast all ... |
LCFD responds to early-morning car fire
KPLC-TV Early Wednesday morning, the Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the 300 block of Prater Street. When firefighters arrived, a white Chrysler 300 was engulfed in flames in a parking lot near the Sunlight Manor apartment complex. |
LCFD responds to early-morning car fire
KPLC-TV Early Wednesday morning, the Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the 300 block of Prater Street. When firefighters arrived, a white Chrysler 300 was engulfed in flames in a parking lot near the Sunlight Manor apartment complex. |
Entergy honors Southwest Louisiana nonprofits
KPLC-TV Frank DiCesare/KPLC. LAKE CHARLES, LA -. Southwest Louisiana nonprofits were honored on Thursday at Entergy's first "We Power Life" luncheon at Pat's of Henderson in Lake Charles. MOREAdditional LinksPoll. The event celebrated the 100 ... |
LCFD responds to early-morning car fire
KPLC-TV Early Wednesday morning, the Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the 300 block of Prater Street. When firefighters arrived, a white Chrysler 300 was engulfed in flames in a parking lot near the Sunlight Manor apartment complex. |
CPSO to host 'Ladies Personal Safety' class
KPLC-TV (Source: KPLC). CALCASIEU PARISH, LA (KPLC) -. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office will host a 'Ladies Personal Safety' seminar at its training academy, located at 3958 Mallard Cove Drive in Lake Charles. |
LCFD responds to early-morning car fire
KPLC-TV Early Wednesday morning, the Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the 300 block of Prater Street. When firefighters arrived, a white Chrysler 300 was engulfed in flames in a parking lot near the Sunlight Manor apartment complex. |
Football Game Preview: Lake Charles College Prep vs. Grand Lake
MaxPreps This week, Grand Lake (3 - 1) faces off against Lake Charles College Prep (1 - 2) on Friday at 7:00 PM. Lake Charles College Prep will be looking to take advantage of a struggling Grand Lake defense that has allowed an average of 27.75 points per game. |
Former Lake Charles Mayor Edward Watson dies
KATC Lafayette News LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A former mayor of Lake Charles has died after suffering from heart disease for many years. Johnson Funeral Home confirms that Edward Sweeney Watson died Wednesday in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 73. Former LC Mayor Ed Watson's hand in bringing in Chennault boosted local economy |
CPSO to host free self-defense classes
KPLC-TV The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office will host a 'Ladies Personal Safety' seminar at its training academy located at 3958 Mallard Cove Drive in Lake Charles. Classes will consist of a series of basic self-defense moves that will be taught by deputies ... |
LCFD responds to early-morning car fire
KPLC-TV Early Wednesday morning, the Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the 300 block of Prater Street. When firefighters arrived, a white Chrysler 300 was engulfed in flames in a parking lot near the Sunlight Manor apartment complex. |
What's Going Around: head lice
KPLC-TV Dr. Albert Richert, Jr. with The Pediatric Center says he's seeing more children with head lice. (Source: KPLC). CALCASIEU PARISH, LA (KPLC) -. What's Going Around this week will have you scratching your head. Kids are being seen in higher numbers for ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Body cameras
KPLC-TV Meteorologist Ben Terry will be ringing in the unofficial start of fall with pleasant temperatures and a fishing trip on Lake Charles to enjoy the weather. The forecast remains very quiet over the next several days with dry weather expected all the way ... |
Lake Charles woman accused of stabbing woman in face
KSLA-TV Kimberly Denise Celestine, 38, was in a physical altercation another woman on Sept 16, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles Police Department spokesman. Celestine stabbed the victim multiple times. A stab wound to the eye, may result in the loss ... |
Lake Charles woman accused of stabbing woman in face
KSLA-TV Kimberly Denise Celestine, 38, was in a physical altercation another woman on Sept 16, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles Police Department spokesman. Celestine stabbed the victim multiple times. A stab wound to the eye, may result in the loss ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Body cameras
KPLC-TV Meteorologist Ben Terry will be ringing in the unofficial start of fall with pleasant temperatures and a fishing trip on Lake Charles to enjoy the weather. The forecast remains very quiet over the next several days with dry weather expected all the way ... |
LCFD responds to early-morning car fire
KPLC-TV Early Wednesday morning, the Lake Charles Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the 300 block of Prater Street. When firefighters arrived, a white Chrysler 300 was engulfed in flames in a parking lot near the Sunlight Manor apartment complex. |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Body cameras
KPLC-TV Meteorologist Ben Terry will be ringing in the unofficial start of fall with pleasant temperatures and a fishing trip on Lake Charles to enjoy the weather. The forecast remains very quiet over the next several days with dry weather expected all the way ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Lake Charles metro continues to grow
KPLC-TV Live video from KPLC 7 News is available on your computer, tablet and smartphone during all local newscasts. When KPLC 7 News is not airing a live newscast, you will see replays of the most recent newscasts. Internet Explorer users please note ... |
Former Lake Charles Mayor Edward Watson dies
KATC Lafayette News LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A former mayor of Lake Charles has died after suffering from heart disease for many years. Johnson Funeral Home confirms that Edward Sweeney Watson died Wednesday in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 73. Former LC Mayor Ed Watson's hand in bringing in Chennault boosted local economy |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Body cameras
KPLC-TV Meteorologist Ben Terry will be ringing in the unofficial start of fall with pleasant temperatures and a fishing trip on Lake Charles to enjoy the weather. The forecast remains very quiet over the next several days with dry weather expected all the way ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Lake Charles metro continues to grow
KPLC-TV Live video from KPLC 7 News is available on your computer, tablet and smartphone during all local newscasts. When KPLC 7 News is not airing a live newscast, you will see replays of the most recent newscasts. Internet Explorer users please note ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Lake Charles metro continues to grow
KPLC-TV Live video from KPLC 7 News is available on your computer, tablet and smartphone during all local newscasts. When KPLC 7 News is not airing a live newscast, you will see replays of the most recent newscasts. Internet Explorer users please note ... |
Lake Charles woman accused of stabbing woman in face
KSLA-TV Kimberly Denise Celestine, 38, was in a physical altercation another woman on Sept 16, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles Police Department spokesman. Celestine stabbed the victim multiple times. A stab wound to the eye, may result in the loss ... |
Lake Charles woman accused of stabbing woman in face
KSLA-TV Kimberly Denise Celestine, 38, was in a physical altercation another woman on Sept 16, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles Police Department spokesman. Celestine stabbed the victim multiple times. A stab wound to the eye, may result in the loss ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Lake Charles metro continues to grow
KPLC-TV Live video from KPLC 7 News is available on your computer, tablet and smartphone during all local newscasts. When KPLC 7 News is not airing a live newscast, you will see replays of the most recent newscasts. Internet Explorer users please note ... |
Golden Nugget expands player rewards program
KPLC-TV Are you a 24 Karat Select Club Member at Golden Nugget? Well, good news is headed your way beginning Oct. 1. As a member of Golden Nugget's 24 Karat Select Club, you will be able to redeem comps at all 500 Landry's, Inc. restaurants nationwide. |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Body cameras
KPLC-TV Meteorologist Ben Terry will be ringing in the unofficial start of fall with pleasant temperatures and a fishing trip on Lake Charles to enjoy the weather. The forecast remains very quiet over the next several days with dry weather expected all the way ... |
WATCH LIVE ON 7NEWS SUNRISE: Lake Charles metro continues to grow
KPLC-TV Live video from KPLC 7 News is available on your computer, tablet and smartphone during all local newscasts. When KPLC 7 News is not airing a live newscast, you will see replays of the most recent newscasts. Internet Explorer users please note ... |
National Voter Registration Day brings out residents
KPLC-TV With the presidential election less than two months away, some Calcasieu Parish residents on Tuesday took the first step to exercise their right to vote on National Voter Registration Day. MOREAdditional LinksPoll. Calcasieu Parish Registrar Angie ... |
The high cost of Alzheimer's caregiving
KPLC-TV Clinical trials are currently underway through Lake Charles Clinical Trials testing new possible treatments to slow the progression of the disease. To find out if you are eligible to enroll or to learn more about this particular research, call 337-564 ... |
Former Lake Charles Mayor Ed Watson has died
KPLC-TV “I remember Ed as a man who thoroughly enjoyed serving the people of Lake Charles, the legislative process, and the role of mayor as an ambassador of the city...He was a good friend and mentor to me personally and professionally. Shortly after I was ... |
Raising awareness for Down syndrome
KPLC-TV The event hosted by Southwest Louisiana's Up4Downs organization will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Prien Lake Park in Lake Charles. The walk is an opportunity for local Down syndrome families to get together, raise awareness and fellowship. |
Lake Charles woman accused of stabbing woman in face
KSLA-TV Kimberly Denise Celestine, 38, was in a physical altercation another woman on Sept 16, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles Police Department spokesman. Celestine stabbed the victim multiple times. A stab wound to the eye, may result in the loss ... |
Abraham's Tent serves hundreds in Lake Charles each day
Washington Times LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - Abraham's Tent has been a local fixture in the Lake Charles area for many years. They serve hot meals to an average of 250 people six days a week. That number goes up to 300 once it is past the 15th of the month. The new ... |
Cowboy Cross Country Stampede set for Saturday
KPLC-TV The McNeese cross country teams will take on most of the state Saturday morning at the Enos Derbonne Sports Complex for the 11th annual Cowboy Cross Country Stampede. The event has grown from 50 athletes in its first year, into a carnival like ... |
Lake Charles woman accused of stabbing woman in face
KSLA-TV Kimberly Denise Celestine, 38, was in a physical altercation another woman on Sept 16, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles Police Department spokesman. Celestine stabbed the victim multiple times. A stab wound to the eye, may result in the loss ... |
Lake Charles woman accused of stabbing woman in face
KSLA-TV Kimberly Denise Celestine, 38, was in a physical altercation another woman on Sept 16, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles Police Department spokesman. Celestine stabbed the victim multiple times. A stab wound to the eye, may result in the loss ... |
