Events

Updated information on the Homegoing Services for Lawrence "Gumbo" Morrow: For those of you wanting to show your respects, there will be three opportunities to do so. There will be two viewings at Fondel Funeral Home 832 N. Lyons Street, Lake Charles, La 70601. The first will be on Friday (5/17) from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. The homegoing services will be on Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary 2301 Opelousas St. in Lake Charles. There is also a fund set up in honor of Lawrence "Gumbo" Morrow at Capital One Bank where you can make a donation to this institution only. The account number is #208-1915-108. Thanks for you all of your prayers for the Morrow family.

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Southwest Louisiana is going to be on the national stage today as we will be represented this morning on NBC's 'The Today Show' for the series 'Wake up with Al'.

Lorie Coleman along with Patrick Scott Coleman and James Stanley from the Carlyss fire department appeared on the show a couple weeks ago as one of the three finalist for the "Wake up with Al" contest where Al Roker will come to your house and do the weather. Now Al and NBC is here.

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Hot 97 DJ Mister Cee went on air during his popular radio show to refute rumors that he is gay after being arrested in Brooklyn for trying to solicit a male prostitute.  

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Southwest Louisiana was represented this morning on NBC's 'The Today Show' for the series 'Wake up with Al'.

Lorie Coleman along with Patrick Scott Coleman and James Stanley from the Carlyss fire department appeared on the show this morning as one of the three finalist for the "Wake up with Al" contest where Al Roker will come to your house and do the weather.  We have the video for you to watch plus the results.

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The Peoples Station 107 Jamz wants to send you to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival with great entertainment like Jeffrey Osborne, Frankie Beverly and Maze and so much more.

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It's time to hit the links once again to help benefit needy military families!  We've got your entry form for the second annual Townsquare Media Golf Classic at Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L'Auberge Casino Resort.  Make sure you mark off Monday, June 10 on your calendar!  Oh, and did we mention you could also win a NEW CAR?

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Last week was a really dramatic week for everyone in the world. You turn on the television to see the annual Boston Marathon and you see explosions all over the place. This leads me to the question as to whether you are more on guard when it comes to going to big public outings in the near future.

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Sulphur High School is celebrating their 100th anniversary today.  They have a day long celebration planned for today and it will take place at the high school.

Some of the events planned for today are a car show, class reunions and band concerts just to name a few.  Here is the complete line up of events for today.

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The NFL announced the 2013 regular season schedules for all teams yesterday including the schedule for the New Orleans Saints.

The Saints will be featured in at least four nationally televised games on ESPN, NBC and the NFL Network this season.  Here is the Saints complete 2013 football schedule including the preseason games.

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Well once again the powerhouse duo of Fox 29 and The Peoples Station has done it again. This time we held the Lake Charles Audition of the X-Factor at the MSU Bulber Auditorium and I can honestly say that it was very big. With over 200 contestants and over 800 in attendance, I don't think that's to bad. Check out some of the pictures from the event this past weekend!

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Joshua Ledet is back in the news today for two reasons.  First, he is celebrating his 21st birthday today and second he will be singing at the White House with a all star cast of artists for the President tonight.

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When I heard about The Universoul Circus coming to the area, I have to admit I was a little Giddy. It's actually going to be in Beaumont inside the Montagne Center and it's going to be something to get excited about!

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