November 19, 2012 There's nothing like it, the 39th annual Bayou Classic takes place every Thanksgiving weekend in New Orleans at the dome. Each year two of Louisiana's finest HBCU's Grambling and Southern take each other on in some serious NCAA gridiron action in one of America's greatest college sports rivalries.
November 16, 2012
UPDATE 2 p.m.: Grand Isle Shipyard President Mark Prejeant confirmed for WWL that many of those injured in the blast were employees of his company. There were 22 employees on the platform -- 14 of them were GIS employees. Even Prejeant, however, is having trouble getting information on his employees' injuries and whereabouts.
UPDATE 12:10 p.m.: Four of the crew members being prepared to be transported to Baton Rouge with second- and third-degree burns.
November 14, 2012 Yes you heard me right! There will be Ice Skating in Lake Charles this holiday season.
L'Auberge Casino Resort has announced that they will have a ice skating rink open to the public starting this Saturday November 17th and will go through Tuesday, January 1st, 2013.
November 12, 2012 There's no greater sacrifice than the one made by the men and women of America's armed forces. For all you've done and continue to do, thank you.
November 9, 2012 If you took a look at the Travel section of USA Today, your eye might be caught by a mention of Lake Charles today. That's because we were just named as one of the newspaper's Top 10 places to vacation for the winter. How do you like them apples?
November 6, 2012 The people have spoken and President Barack Obama has been re-elected for another four years! Your vote truly did count and you proved that tonight.
November 6, 2012 10:30 p.m. -- Well, folks, while there are still a few precincts outstanding, there aren't enough to change any outcomes at this point, so we're calling it. Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry will head to a December runoff in the 3rd U.S. Congressional District, while John Fleming will be the next U.S. representative for the 4th District. Check out how all the other local races in Southwest Louisiana turned out for 2012.
November 6, 2012 You know what they say, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything." Don't worry about the polls, don't think your vote doesn't matter.....because it does.
November 5, 2012 Join The Peoples Station 107 Jamz as we collect shoes for those in need this Fall. We are teaming up with blackcelebritygiving.com by joining the cause of to collect 20,000 pairs of shoes or more for "The Sole Drive". Christmas is just a couple of weeks away and if you've been struggling with gift ideas.....we've got one for you!
November 5, 2012 We are the number two unhealthiest state, are you one of the helpers making this possible?
October 31, 2012 If you're wondering what time Halloween is being observed in Southwest Louisiana, here's a quick list of close places to get your candy and treat fix.
October 31, 2012 Early voting in Calcasieu Parish is now officially over, which means if you missed it, you'd better make sure to hit the polls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6. But if early voting is any indication of what Election Day will look like, the turnout at the polls may be pretty strong.
