Bridge collapse
What does collapsed Baltimore bridge mean for others?
Giant container ships like the one that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md., early Tuesday morning do not pass under the Lake ...
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Meet Your Neighbor
Vinetta Celestine reflects on lifetime in law enforcement
There was a time when 64-year-old Vinetta Celestine would have chafed at the job she has now. It’s a nine-to-five day gig, in a comfortable ...
by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 8:12 am
carc
CARC gearing up for brighter days ahead
CARC is seeing light at the end of the tunnel, and its clients, “some of the brightest lights in the community” will soon see increased ...
by Rita Lebleu, Monday, March 25, 2024 12:40 pm
Our Faith
Shoebox Ministry changing lives
Southwest Louisiana volunteers and donors put together 19,451 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in 2023. Some of them gathered at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Lake ...
by Rita Lebleu, Monday, March 25, 2024 4:26 am
election
Saturday’s Presidential Primary is a closed primary
Are you registered to vote as a Democrat, Republican, Independent, Green Party or Libertarian? On Saturday, March 23, only voters registered as Democrat or Republican ...
by Rita Lebleu, Friday, March 22, 2024 4:08 pm
Ballet Theatre
Lake Area Ballet Theatre stage is set for ‘Alice in Wonderland’
The enchanting and whimsical imagination of Lewis Caroll’s beloved down-the-rabbit-hole adventure continues to entertain after 160 years. Thanks to Lake Area Ballet Theatre, (LABT) “Alice ...
by Rita Lebleu, Friday, March 22, 2024 1:37 am
Live at the Lakefront
Live at the Lakefront is back
Live at the Lakefront kicks off Friday, March 22, and here are a dozen reasons to plan to attend this music, art and food party ...
by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:09 am
capital one tower
UPDATE: ‘Single building does not define our beautiful city,’ mayor says
It is likely the Capital One Tower will be demolished well ahead of November. That’s the deadline the city of Lake Charles gave building owner ...
by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:47 pm
westlake
Westlake starting its spring cleaning early
Westlake started its spring cleaning early this year. Blighted properties continue to be demolished. To make it convenient for residents to dispose of trash, spring ...
by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:06 pm
capital one tower
BREAKING: Capital One Tower will be demolished; bids out for implosion-style demolition
It is likely the Capital One Tower will be demolished well ahead of November. That’s the deadline the city of Lake Charles gave building owner ...