Special to the American Press The city of Lake Charles, Lake Charles Fire Department and the Calcasieu Parish School Board are announcing a new partnership that will establish a High School Fire ...

The Western Heritage Trail Ride marks the kickoff of the Southwest Louisiana Livestock Show & Rodeo and celebrates the cowboy ...

Shares in Venture Global are expected to make their debut on the New York Stock Exchange after the company raised $1.75 ...

Merchants’ Parade - Kick off your Mardi Gras weekend with the dazzling 2025 Merchants’ Parade happening on Friday, February ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles woman, now in her second year at the U.S. Air Force Academy, became a pilot even before she graduated from St. Louis Catholic High School. Emma Bright started ...

There are several events taking place in the Humble area through Feb. 22 including rodeo events and Charles Bender Performing Art Center performances.

Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Jan. 29, 2025. James Carl Trahan, 43, Lake Charles: Contempt of court; burglary; possession of drug paraphernalia; resisting an officer. Kimberly ...

The mayor brought with him words of support for FEMA, an agency President Donald Trump talked about shutting down and ...

A public hearing was held in Lake Charles to get input on the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's 2026 fiscal year ...

Exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews.