Barricades go up around 5 a.m. Friday along Ryan Street ahead of a full weekend of Mardi Gras parades and events. Get the full schedule here.
A man convicted of molesting a child has been granted a new trial due to misconduct by a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, authorities said.
Jeremy Wade Denegall, 45, of Lake Charles, pleaded guilty to the charges Nov. 15. The American pro wasn't a Swiftie when they met, but he sure is now.
The Krewe of Omega Parade will start and end at the Lake Charles Event Center, traveling down Broad to Enterprise and up to Mill Street. Find more SWLA Mardi Gras events and parad
A Lake Charles man is accused of killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence, according to Lake Charles police.
Pedestrian Robert Charles Wyckoff Jr. died after being struck by a vehicle in the 4900 block of Common Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Finally, with construction of its new restaurant almost complete at 1301 Bayou Drive in Lake Charles, the company is targeting opening mid-April or May, said Bert Istre, co-owner of the SHUCKS! brand and operations.
It’s been 218 days since Tameika Watley was reported missing. Her family says they don’t care how much time passes, they will not stop looking until they get answers.
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana.
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As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be working with investigative reporter Megan Wyatt, who will be seeking out watchdog stories across southwest Louisiana, with a focus on Lake Charles and Lafayette.
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