American Press |
Homeless in Lake Charles: Yearlong experiment turning into documentary
American Press March 1 made a year since he started going by “Homeless Joe” and living in a sleeping bag by the Lake Charles Yacht Club. At first it was just a 30-day experiment, he said, in which he filmed a mini-documentary about the trials of being homeless. But ... |
'Better Block' experience hits Lakeshore Drive
KPLC-TV If you've driven down Lakeshore drive this week, you might have noticed something new - a bike lane. Lake Charles residents were able to experience this "complete street" Friday night. "A complete street is a street that's built for anybody, ages 8 to 80. |
Storm damage reported in Calcasieu south of Lake Charles
KPLC-TV KPLC viewers are reporting storm damage in Calcasieu Parish south of Lake Charles due to early Sunday morning storms. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office said they have already corrected issues related to storm damage reported so far. If you have any ... |
American Press |
Homeless in Lake Charles: Yearlong experiment turning into documentary
American Press March 1 made a year since he started going by “Homeless Joe” and living in a sleeping bag by the Lake Charles Yacht Club. At first it was just a 30-day experiment, he said, in which he filmed a mini-documentary about the trials of being homeless. But ... |
Storm damage reported in Calcasieu south of Lake Charles
KPLC-TV KPLC viewers are reporting storm damage in Calcasieu Parish south of Lake Charles due to early Sunday morning storms. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office said they have already corrected issues related to storm damage reported so far. If you have any ... |
American Press |
Hunter next mayor of Lake Charles; August, Geyen, Thibodeaux elected to council
American Press Nic Hunter won a majority vote in Saturday's runoff election against Wilford Carter, securing the city's highest office with 12,267 votes, or 56 percent of the vote. Carter received 9,768 votes, or 44 percent. Hunter took 31 precincts, while Carter ... August holds on to city council seat by one vote, Geyen also retains seat |
Lake Charles Vietnam vet finally gets Bronze Star
KPLC-TV In 1969, Specialist 4 Albert Malveaux was in the 101st Airborne, serving in the Vietnam War. While his company was moving through mountainous jungle terrain, he encountered an attack from a fortified North Vietnamese unit. Malveaux was shot in the hand ... |
American Press |
Homeless in Lake Charles: Yearlong experiment turning into documentary
American Press March 1 made a year since he started going by “Homeless Joe” and living in a sleeping bag by the Lake Charles Yacht Club. At first it was just a 30-day experiment, he said, in which he filmed a mini-documentary about the trials of being homeless. But ... |
Flash flooding inundates parts of Southwest Louisiana
KPLC-TV Travel is not advised now across parts of Jeff Davis, Acadia, Allen, Evangeline and St. Landry parishes as flash flooding is underway and will continue for the next few hours. The National Weather Service continues a Flash Flood Warning for the ... |
Tornado Watch in effect for Southwest Louisiana
KPLC-TV The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for all Southwest Louisiana parishes until 9:00 a.m. Sunday. While large hail has been the main issue with severe storms developing thus far, additional storms will be possible into the overnight ... |
Tornado Watch in effect for Southwest Louisiana
KPLC-TV The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for all Southwest Louisiana parishes until 9:00 a.m. Sunday. While large hail has been the main issue with severe storms developing thus far, additional storms will be possible into the overnight ... |
LIVE BLOG: Election Results Across Southwest Louisiana
KPLC-TV With 55 of 56 precincts reporting KPLC is calling the race for mayor of Lake Charles with Nic Hunter as the winner. With all 10 precincts reporting Luvertha August wins the race for City of Lake Charles City Council District B. Only one vote separated ... |
KATC Lafayette News |
Hunter is new Lake Charles mayor
KATC Lafayette News Nicholas "Nic" Hunter, a Republican, was elected mayor. He beat Wilford Carter Sr., a Democrat, 56 to 44 percent. In District A, Mary Morris, a Democrat, ran un-opposed. In District B, Luvertha August, a Democrat, won by one vote over Nicole Moncrief, ... |
Beauregard voters approve two tax continuations
KPLC-TV They approved the 10-year, 32.2-mill property tax continuation for Road District No. 7 by a vote of 82-76-votes, or 52 percent to 48-percent. Also approved was the 10-year, 25.95-mill Road District No. 8 property tax continuation. It passed by 58-44 ... |
Guinn is Jennings' new mayor
KPLC-TV Guinn came out ahead in Saturday's election over opponent, Jimmy Segura, with Guinn, garnering 1,209 votes, or 52 percent of the vote. Segura received 1,106 votes and 48 percent of the vote. The two have been neck-in-neck during the race. In fact, just ... |
UPDATE: Power restored for most residents in southwest Lake Char ...
KPLC-TV Around 3000 Entergy customers are without power in the Southwest Lake Charles area. According to the Entergy online power outage map, the outages are the ... |
Low turnout for early voting in Lake Charles
KPLC-TV There is less than a week before Lake Charles residents vote on who they would like to see become their next mayor - current mayor, Randy Roach, is retiring after 18 years. Only 12 percent of the nearly 50,000 people eligible to cast their ballots did ... |
Low turnout for early voting in Lake Charles
KPLC-TV There is less than a week before Lake Charles residents vote on who they would like to see become their next mayor - current mayor, Randy Roach, is retiring after 18 years. Only 12 percent of the nearly 50,000 people eligible to cast their ballots did ... |
WBRZ |
Fatal Crash involving a Lake Charles and Longville residents
Beauregard Daily News She was transported to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for treatment. Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains under investigation. Motorists must be reminded that alcohol and other drugs have many effects on the body. Alcohol and other ... Unrestrained Lake Charles man killed in crash; impairment consid - KATC.com | Continuous News Coverage ... Lake Charles man killed in crash, impairment considered a factor Lake Charles man killed in head-on crash on LA 171; Impairment suspected |
'Better Block' experience hits Lakeshore Drive
KPLC-TV If you've driven down Lakeshore drive this week, you might have noticed something new - a bike lane. Lake Charles residents were able to experience this "complete street" Friday night. "A complete street is a street that's built for anybody, ages 8 to 80. |
Flea Fest this weekend at Burton Coliseum
KPLC-TV More than 300 vendors and thousands of shoppers are expected to be on hand for this weekend's Flea Fest at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. The 4-acre festival will host more than 300 vendors, selling such items as antiques, artwork, homegrown produce ... |
Freebie Friday
KPLC-TV If you are looking for something to do with your family this weekend that won't break the bank, there are options! Here's a look at some of the events and activities in this week's "Freebie Friday." Spring Art Walk: downtown Lake Charles, Friday from 5 ... |
Engineers give Louisiana infrastructure a D+
KPLC-TV It's another bad grade for Louisiana's infrastructure, and it comes as no surprise to state transportation leaders. This week, the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2017 Report Card for Louisiana Infrastructure, giving the state an ... |
Lake Charles mourning the death of longtime educator Daniel Ieyoub
KPLC-TV A Lake Charles High School, McNeese State University and LSU graduate, he taught at DeQuincy High School, Central School, Pearl Watson Elementary School and Lake Charles High School. He served as assistant principal at Lake Charles High School ... |
3BL Media (press release) |
CITGO Lake Charles Refinery Receives Highest Award from LMOGA
3BL Media (press release) CITGO executives attended the annual meeting to accept the award including Eduardo Assef, CITGO Vice President Refining; Tomeu Vadell, Vice President and General Manager, CITGO Lake Charles Refinery; and Dana Keel, Government and Public Affairs ... |
CONSIDER THIS: Chennault International Airshow
KPLC-TV I imagine there are places in the world where the sight of F-16 is pretty frightening. But in Lake Charles, it's just exciting. The Chennault International Airshow is April 28-30 and we are honored to have the Thunderbirds, the US Air Force's premier ... |
Barbe baseball coach flies with the Thunderbirds
KPLC-TV Barbe baseball coach Glen Cecchini got to experience what he called "the best roller coaster you've ever been on." "It was something I really wanted to do, and it cost a lot of money to do this and I got to do it for free," said Cecchini. Cecchini is ... |
Lake Charles, Jennings mayoral races among the items on ballot Saturday
KPLC-TV Lake Charles Mayor Randy Roach and Jennings Mayor Terry Duhon both decided not to run in this year's election, leaving the door open for new faces. Wilford Carter, D, and Nic Hunter, R, are in a runoff for Lake Charles mayor and Henry Guinn and Jimmy ... |
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrive in SWLA
KPLC-TV A total of seven jets flew around the skies, showing off their twists and turns. All of them are experienced fighter pilots like Turner who said training is key. "The judgment that airmanship that discipline that is a common-core fighter plight skills ... |
'Better Block' demonstration taking place downtown on Friday
KPLC-TV “I am a runner and a cyclist and I just think that Lake Charles needs more pedestrian-friendly roads; it's very dangerous whenever you try to ride a bike or even walk or run around here,” said volunteer Kayra LaFleur. “Really, the complete street ... |
Lake Charles Fashion Week takes over Isle of Capri
KPLC-TV When you think of fashion week--the runways of New York, Paris and LA, usually come to mind... But there is a new destination on the map according to fashion week Lake Charles founder, Julie Branden. "No one knew we have designers in Lake Charles. |
TCPalm |
Heroin, crack, 'lot of firearms' found at Port St. Lucie home | Video, photos
TCPalm Heroin, crack cocaine, prescription drugs and firearms found during execution of a search warrant in the Lake Charles neighborhood by ATF, DEA and Port St. Lucie Police. WILL GREENLEE/TCPALM.COM. 636288864900449755-psl.jpg. Lots of police ... Port St. Lucie home raided by police, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Guns, drugs seized in raid of home in Port St. Lucie Guns, heroin, cocaine found in Port St. Lucie home |
Lake Charles Fashion Week takes over Isle of Capri
KPLC-TV When you think of fashion week--the runways of New York, Paris and LA, usually come to mind... But there is a new destination on the map according to fashion week Lake Charles founder, Julie Branden. "No one knew we have designers in Lake Charles. |
Lake Charles Fashion Week takes over Isle of Capri
KPLC-TV When you think of fashion week--the runways of New York, Paris and LA, usually come to mind... But there is a new destination on the map according to fashion week Lake Charles founder, Julie Branden. "No one knew we have designers in Lake Charles. |
WPTV.com |
Port St. Lucie home raided by police, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
WPTV.com PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Police raided a Lake Charles home in Port St. Lucie Thursday morning. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with Port St. Lucie police served a search warrant at a house in the 800 block of SW Munjack ... |
The #MakeAnImpactTour kicks-off in Lake Charles on Friday
KPLC-TV The #MakeAnImpactTour is a 3-day student-athlete convention, set to visit 14 different cities throughout the Spring and Summer of 2017. The tour will be in Lake Charles for 3 days (April 28-30) at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The Celebrity Golf ... |
CITGO Lake Charles Refinery Receives Highest Award from LMOGA
Justmeans CITGO executives attended the annual meeting to accept the award including Eduardo Assef, CITGO Vice President Refining; Tomeu Vadell, Vice President and General Manager, CITGO Lake Charles Refinery; and Dana Keel, Government and Public Affairs ... |
3BL Media (press release) |
CITGO Lake Charles Refinery Receives Highest Award from LMOGA
3BL Media (press release) CITGO executives attended the annual meeting to accept the award including Eduardo Assef, CITGO Vice President Refining; Tomeu Vadell, Vice President and General Manager, CITGO Lake Charles Refinery; and Dana Keel, Government and Public Affairs ... |
'Better Block' demonstration taking place downtown on Friday
KPLC-TV “I am a runner and a cyclist and I just think that Lake Charles needs more pedestrian-friendly roads; it's very dangerous whenever you try to ride a bike or even walk or run around here,” said volunteer Kayra LaFleur. “Really, the complete street ... |
Lake Charles Vietnam vet finally gets Bronze Star
KPLC-TV In 1969, Specialist 4 Albert Malveaux was in the 101st Airborne, serving in the Vietnam War. While his company was moving through mountainous jungle terrain, he encountered an attack from a fortified North Vietnamese unit. Malveaux was shot in the hand ... |
