Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in the state, home of McNeese University, and is an industrial leader in Southwest Louisiana.
Louisiana Families Cruising with Kids - You're Sunk Without This
Louisiana parents and grandparents especially, if you're traveling outside the country with underage minors you should always have this with you.
Things To Do In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend March 8-10
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend in Southwest Louisiana? Here we go with a list of things to do including live music and events.
The Oldest Houses And Buildings In Lake Charles, Louisiana
Amazing architecture, historic neighborhoods, and 100+-year-old oak trees. See some of the oldest properties in the city.
I-10 E/B Is Shut Down For Officer Involved Shooting
It is shut down from Hwy. 397 to the city of Iowa. Here's the latest from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office about the officer involved shooting.
Bye FAFSA: Louisiana Drops Application Requirement for Graduates
Louisiana's BESE has decided to drop the FAFSA requirement for high school graduates because it believes the process may be unnecessarily cumbersome on parents.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Gets Makeover, New Look at Lafayette Salon
Gypsy Rose Blanchard looks almost unrecognizable after getting her hair and makeup done at this local Lafayette salon.
Old App Finds Affordable Crawfish Places in Louisiana and Texas
The Crawfish App allows you to check prices in Louisiana and Texas. It's an old app that lets you find the most affordable cost per pound in your area.
Weather Service Expands Friday's Severe Threat for Louisiana
National Weather Service forecasters have expanded the potential threat for severe storms in Louisiana on Friday. Here's how the forecast has changed.
14-Year-Old Arrested After Lafayette Carjacking and Police Chase
Lafayette Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with a carjacking and police chase that started in Lafayette and ended in Acadia Parish in Louisiana.
Another Round of Severe Weather Looming for Louisiana
High winds and hailstones pounded Louisiana parishes on Tuesday. The National Weather Service says later this week we could see a repeat performance.
Week 1: Vote On The Top 20 Best-Tasting Crawfish In SWLA
It's about time we put the debate to bed of who has the best-tasting crawfish in SWLA with our new five-week poll to determine an official winner.
Louisiana Industry Wins with Knock-out Punch to "Rice Pretender"
Louisiana rice millers and the entire industry took the gloves off in the fight against what they call "rice pretenders," and they won with a knock-out.