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The Intracoastal Park boat launch will be closed for construction starting Dec. 22.
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Boat Launch At Intracoastal Park To Temporarily Close For Construction Starting December 22** | Calcasieu Parish News
Sulphur, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Facility Management Department will temporarily close the boat launch at Intracoastal Park near
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December 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Intracoastal Park boat launch will be closed for construction starting Dec. 22.
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Lake Charles man arrested on four felony sexual battery charges and one misdemeanor count after a child under 13 reported ongoing abuse, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Calcasieu Parish Man Arrested On Multiple Sexual Battery Charges Involving Child Under 13** | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 61-year-old Lake Charles man after a child under the age of 13 reported ongoing
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December 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Lake Charles man arrested on four felony sexual battery charges and one misdemeanor count after a child under 13 reported ongoing abuse, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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Vinton police and school officials quickly removed a student from campus on December 16 after a reported verbal threat, saying the incident was thoroughly investigated and handled with student safety as the top priority. 🚔🏫
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Vinton Student Removed After Reported Verbal Threat; Police, School Officials Cite Campus Safety | Calcasieu Parish News
Vinton, Louisiana - The Vinton Police Department and local school administrators removed a student from campus on December 16, 2025, after a verbal statement
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December 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Vinton police and school officials quickly removed a student from campus on December 16 after a reported verbal threat, saying the incident was thoroughly investigated and handled with student safety as the top priority. 🚔🏫
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Louisiana residents are being warned about a holiday QR code “gift” scam that uses surprise packages and fake websites to steal personal and financial information—learn how to spot it and protect yourself 🎁📱🔒
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Louisiana Residents Warned About Holiday QR Code Gift Scam Targeting Personal Information | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - As holiday packages arrive on doorsteps across Louisiana, residents are being warned about a growing threat hidden in some of those
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December 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Louisiana residents are being warned about a holiday QR code “gift” scam that uses surprise packages and fake websites to steal personal and financial information—learn how to spot it and protect yourself 🎁📱🔒
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Shots were fired inside a Lake Charles nightclub, leading deputies to arrest three people on firearm and narcotics charges.
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Lake Charles Nightclub Shooting Leads To Multiple Arrests, Drug And Weapons Charges | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shots-fired incident at a Lake Charles nightclub that has led to several
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December 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Shots were fired inside a Lake Charles nightclub, leading deputies to arrest three people on firearm and narcotics charges.
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Traffic alert in Lake Charles 🚔: A multi-vehicle crash on I-210 Westbound near the Ryan Street (Exit 6)—expect delays and seek alternate routes.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported On I-210 Westbound In Lake Charles Near Ryan Street Exit | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Lake Charles Police Department reported a multi-vehicle crash Monday morning on Interstate 210 Westbound near Exit 6, the Ryan
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December 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Traffic alert in Lake Charles 🚔: A multi-vehicle crash on I-210 Westbound near the Ryan Street (Exit 6)—expect delays and seek alternate routes.
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Lake Charles drivers ⚠️ A crash has shut down the entire intersection of East McNeese Street and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard this morning, and police say it will likely remain closed for the next couple of hours—plan alternate routes and expect delays.
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Lake Charles Crash Closes East McNeese And Gerstner Memorial Intersection Monday Morning | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A vehicle crash is blocking the entire intersection of East McNeese Street and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard in Lake Charles on Monday
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December 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Lake Charles drivers ⚠️ A crash has shut down the entire intersection of East McNeese Street and Gerstner Memorial Boulevard this morning, and police say it will likely remain closed for the next couple of hours—plan alternate routes and expect delays.
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Bench Warrants Issued December 8-12, 2025, in Ward 4 of Calcasieu Parish
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Calcasieu Parish Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for December 8-12, 2025 | Calcasieu Parish News
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – The Ward 4 Marshal’s Office released a list of people who failed to appear in court and now have bench warrants out for their
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December 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Bench Warrants Issued December 8-12, 2025, in Ward 4 of Calcasieu Parish
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Arctic air is heading for Southwest Louisiana this weekend, with subfreezing temps, wind chills in the teens, and strong north winds expected Sunday night into Monday morning—prepare now for hazardous cold to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants. 🧊🧥❄️
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Lake Charles And Southwest Louisiana Residents Urged To Prepare For Subfreezing Temperatures And Strong Winds | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A strong Canadian cold front is expected to move through Lake Charles and the rest of Southwest Louisiana late Saturday night into
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December 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Arctic air is heading for Southwest Louisiana this weekend, with subfreezing temps, wind chills in the teens, and strong north winds expected Sunday night into Monday morning—prepare now for hazardous cold to protect people, pets, pipes, and plants. 🧊🧥❄️
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Louisiana has certified six new auditable, paper-based voting systems and is moving to the next phase of replacing its 35-year-old election equipment.
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Louisiana Certifies Six Auditable Paper-Based Voting Systems, Moves To Next Procurement Phase | Calcasieu Parish News
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Louisiana has certified six new voting systems as part of an effort to replace its decades-old election equipment with a fully
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December 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Louisiana has certified six new auditable, paper-based voting systems and is moving to the next phase of replacing its 35-year-old election equipment.
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Lake Charles authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man already serving a 40-year federal sentence after he was allegedly found with child sexual abuse material, including suspected AI-generated deepfakes, at a local halfway house.
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Lake Charles Man Accused Of Possessing CSAM, AI-Generated Images While On Federal Supervision | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A Lake Charles man serving a federal sentence for a prior child exploitation conviction has been arrested after allegedly possessing
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December 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lake Charles authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man already serving a 40-year federal sentence after he was allegedly found with child sexual abuse material, including suspected AI-generated deepfakes, at a local halfway house.
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Luna Winter Fest is coming to downtown Lake Charles this Saturday, Dec. 13, with live music from 2–11 p.m., local art vendors, food, drinks, and live doodles by Bre at Luna Downtown 🎶🎨🍽️ #LakeCharles #lunawinterfest
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Luna Winter Fest To Bring All-Day Live Music And Local Art To Downtown Lake Charles | Calcasieu Parish News
LAKE CHARLES, La. — Grateful Dave’s Foundation is organizing an all-day community event, Luna Winter Fest, this Saturday, Dec. 13, at Luna Downtown in Lake
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December 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Luna Winter Fest is coming to downtown Lake Charles this Saturday, Dec. 13, with live music from 2–11 p.m., local art vendors, food, drinks, and live doodles by Bre at Luna Downtown 🎶🎨🍽️ #LakeCharles #lunawinterfest
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Heads up, Sulphur drivers 🚗🎄: One lane on Kent Street from Pecan Street to Ginger Street will be closed Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. for the Rotary Club Jingle Bell Jog to keep runners safe.
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Sulphur Announces Temporary Lane Closure For Jingle Bell Jog | Calcasieu Parish News
Sulphur, Louisiana - The City of Sulphur has announced a temporary lane closure on Kent Street this weekend to support the Rotary Club Jingle Bell Jog and
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December 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Heads up, Sulphur drivers 🚗🎄: One lane on Kent Street from Pecan Street to Ginger Street will be closed Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4:30–6:00 p.m. for the Rotary Club Jingle Bell Jog to keep runners safe.
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Westlake drivers: expect lane closures on US 90 Westbound between Trousdale Road and LA 108 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, for DOTD-assisted tree removal at Walcot Road and Center Avenue—plan extra time and drive with caution 🌳🚧🛣️
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Tree Removal To Close Lanes On US 90 Westbound In Westlake December 16 | Calcasieu Parish News
Westlake, Louisiana - Drivers traveling through Westlake on US 90 Westbound can expect lane closures and possible delays Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, as crews
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December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Westlake drivers: expect lane closures on US 90 Westbound between Trousdale Road and LA 108 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, for DOTD-assisted tree removal at Walcot Road and Center Avenue—plan extra time and drive with caution 🌳🚧🛣️
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Heads up, Lake Charles drivers 🚗: Both directions of the 300 block of Kirkman Street will be closed Friday, Dec. 12.
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Lake Charles Road Closure Scheduled December 12 For Sewer Tap Installation | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, both the northbound and southbound lanes of the 300 block of Kirkman Street in Lake
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December 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Heads up, Lake Charles drivers 🚗: Both directions of the 300 block of Kirkman Street will be closed Friday, Dec. 12.
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Traffic alert in Sulphur 🚧: The intersection of Maplewood Drive and Hazel Street is now a four-way stop for the duration of the Maplewood Drive Rehabilitation Phase 3 Project.
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Sulphur Intersection At Maplewood Drive And Hazel Street Converted To Four-Way Stop | Calcasieu Parish News
SULPHUR, La. — The intersection of Maplewood Drive and Hazel Street in Sulphur is now operating as a four-way stop beginning Dec. 11, and will remain that way
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December 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Traffic alert in Sulphur 🚧: The intersection of Maplewood Drive and Hazel Street is now a four-way stop for the duration of the Maplewood Drive Rehabilitation Phase 3 Project.
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Enterprise Boulevard between 9th and 11th in Lake Charles is now closed to all traffic through March 2, 2026.
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Lake Charles Road Closure: Enterprise Boulevard Shut Down Between 9th And 11th Streets Through March 2026 | Calcasieu Parish News
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Enterprise Boulevard between 9th and 11th streets in Lake Charles is now closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic as part of a
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December 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Enterprise Boulevard between 9th and 11th in Lake Charles is now closed to all traffic through March 2, 2026.
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