Located along the western edge of Calcasieu Parish, Vinton is home to Delta Downs and is often the first glimpse many visitors from Texas get of Louisiana.
2026 Quarter Horse Racing Season Returns to Vinton, Louisiana
The gates are open! Quarter Horse racing returns to Vinton for 2026.
ICE Raid in Vinton, Louisiana Leads To 84 Arrests
An ICE Raid in Vinton yesterday leads to 84 arrests of people working inside the country illegally. We have all the details.
Jeffrey Osborne Is Coming Back To Southwest Louisiana!
The music legend sold out the last time he was here! If you missed it, here's your chance to the iconic music superstar live! We go the details right here.
Massive Gator Spotted On The Racetrack At Delta Downs In Vinton
They race horses but this alligator wanted to get in on the action in this video.
Louisiana I-10 Drivers Are You Ready to Start Paying Tolls?
Motorists who use I-10 to cross southern Louisiana could soon be paying a toll for the privilege of driving on certain sections of that roadway.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Opens Several Sandbag Locations
Heavy rainfall will be an issue for residents who live on streets where flooding normally occurs when it rains and for folks living in lowline areas.
Louisiana's Next Round of Severe Storms Comes Later This Week
As one storm system moves out of Louisiana residents are being encouraged to be aware of the state's next severe weather threat which is forecast for later this week.
Watch As Louisiana Bar Patrons Flip Truck Over In Parking Lot
In the video you are about to watch, 20 or so people decided to flip over a truck in the parking lot of a bar in Vinton, Louisiana. Here's the video.
See The Legendary Jeffery Osborne Live Near Lake Charles
He has some of the greatest songs on the planet and he's coming to perform in SWLA. Here's how you can get tickets!
Get Ready For The Corgi Races At Delta Downs!
Place your bets and head to the racetrack for some serious Corgi action this weekend. We got your details right here!
List Of Christmas Events In Southwest Louisiana
All day today enjoy the SWLA "Light Up The Lake" celebration details including Santa's Workshop, lighting ceremony, fireworks display and more!
Things To Do In Lake Charles This Weekend October 1-3
There is a whole bunch of things going on in Lake Charles like huge concerts, football games, and live music. Here is your guide to what's happening.