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Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park opens in Lake Charles - American Press
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park opens in Lake Charles American Press
Published on 22 May 2025 | 6:54 pm
Lake Charles lawmaker proposes bill to replace LEAP standardized testing - kplctv.com
Lake Charles lawmaker proposes bill to replace LEAP standardized testing kplctv.com
Published on 22 May 2025 | 6:25 pm
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2025 - kplctv.com
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2025 kplctv.com
Published on 22 May 2025 | 4:16 pm
Concerts In Lake Charles This Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-26 - Gator 99.5
Concerts In Lake Charles This Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-26 Gator 99.5
Published on 22 May 2025 | 12:00 pm
Cowboys, Cowgirls, and 8 Wild Days in Lake Charles—Let’s Rodeo! - Gator 99.5
Cowboys, Cowgirls, and 8 Wild Days in Lake Charles—Let’s Rodeo! Gator 99.5
Published on 22 May 2025 | 11:31 am
Southwest Louisiana to see new ice cream shop just in time for summer - NOLA.com
Southwest Louisiana to see new ice cream shop just in time for summer NOLA.com
Published on 22 May 2025 | 11:00 am
SWLA Arrest Report - May 21, 2025 - kplctv.com
SWLA Arrest Report - May 21, 2025 kplctv.com
Published on 22 May 2025 | 10:30 am
What’s Closed in Lake Charles This Memorial Day Weekend - 107 JAMZ
What’s Closed in Lake Charles This Memorial Day Weekend 107 JAMZ
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:52 am
110 fine artists showcase works at 27th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show - Daily Herald
110 fine artists showcase works at 27th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show Daily Herald
Published on 22 May 2025 | 4:23 am
Company tests authenticity of gulf shrimp served in Lake Charles - kplctv.com
Company tests authenticity of gulf shrimp served in Lake Charles kplctv.com
Published on 22 May 2025 | 3:28 am
High school scores for May 21 - Daily Herald
High school scores for May 21 Daily Herald
Published on 22 May 2025 | 3:16 am
Jellystone Park opens its doors to their new Lake Charles resort - kplctv.com
Jellystone Park opens its doors to their new Lake Charles resort kplctv.com
Published on 22 May 2025 | 2:12 am
Jellystone Park opens the doors to their new Lake Charles Resort - kplctv.com
Jellystone Park opens the doors to their new Lake Charles Resort kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 11:18 pm
16-year-old girl identified as victim in University subdivision shooting - American Press
16-year-old girl identified as victim in University subdivision shooting American Press
Published on 21 May 2025 | 10:46 pm
Former LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet indicted on federal fraud, conspiracy charges - kplctv.com
Former LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet indicted on federal fraud, conspiracy charges kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 10:36 pm
Southwest Louisiana man arrested for sexual abuse against a teenage girl - The Advocate
Southwest Louisiana man arrested for sexual abuse against a teenage girl The Advocate
Published on 21 May 2025 | 8:49 pm
Southwest Louisiana man arrested for sexual abuse against a teenage girl - KLFY.com
Southwest Louisiana man arrested for sexual abuse against a teenage girl KLFY.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 6:22 pm
Avenue of Flags in Lake Charles - KRVS Radio Acadie
Avenue of Flags in Lake Charles KRVS Radio Acadie
Published on 21 May 2025 | 6:18 pm
Man accused of abusing 4-month-old baby pleads guilty - kplctv.com
Man accused of abusing 4-month-old baby pleads guilty kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 5:43 pm
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Opens in Lake Charles, La. - GlobeNewswire
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Opens in Lake Charles, La. GlobeNewswire
Published on 21 May 2025 | 4:45 pm
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Opens in Lake Charles, La. - StreetInsider
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Opens in Lake Charles, La. StreetInsider
Published on 21 May 2025 | 4:44 pm
Lake Charles restaurants buck the narrative by serving domestic shrimp - The Center Square
Lake Charles restaurants buck the narrative by serving domestic shrimp The Center Square
Published on 21 May 2025 | 4:02 pm
Lake Charles man admits to sexually abusing child for several years, deputies say - kplctv.com
Lake Charles man admits to sexually abusing child for several years, deputies say kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 3:43 pm
‘She was a light’: Teen killed in shooting at south Lake Charles house party - kplctv.com
‘She was a light’: Teen killed in shooting at south Lake Charles house party kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 3:11 pm
‘Carry the load’ relay honoring fallen veterans to stop in Lake Charles - kplctv.com
‘Carry the load’ relay honoring fallen veterans to stop in Lake Charles kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 1:28 pm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires for eastern Cameron Parish - kplctv.com
Severe Thunderstorm Warning expires for eastern Cameron Parish kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 1:19 pm
Common ingredient in energy drinks fuels leukemia growth, study shows - kplctv.com
Common ingredient in energy drinks fuels leukemia growth, study shows kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 12:33 pm
‘Carry the load’ relay honoring fallen veterans to stop in Lake Charles - kplctv.com
‘Carry the load’ relay honoring fallen veterans to stop in Lake Charles kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 12:28 pm
Old Lake Charles Bars We’d Give Anything to Visit Again - Gator 99.5
Old Lake Charles Bars We’d Give Anything to Visit Again Gator 99.5
Published on 21 May 2025 | 12:00 pm
I Graduated in 2001 and Drove a Dinosaur — What Did You Drive? - Gator 99.5
I Graduated in 2001 and Drove a Dinosaur — What Did You Drive? Gator 99.5
Published on 21 May 2025 | 11:45 am
SWLA Arrest Report - May 20, 2025 - kplctv.com
SWLA Arrest Report - May 20, 2025 kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 9:51 am
First Alert Forecast: Lower humidity returns for now, ahead of better rain chances into next week - kplctv.com
First Alert Forecast: Lower humidity returns for now, ahead of better rain chances into next week kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 8:15 am
SWLA lawmaker proposes law to strengthen penalties for certain hit-and-run accidents - kplctv.com
SWLA lawmaker proposes law to strengthen penalties for certain hit-and-run accidents kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 3:00 am
One killed as dozens of shots fired in south Lake Charles neighborhood overnight - kplctv.com
One killed as dozens of shots fired in south Lake Charles neighborhood overnight kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 12:24 am
McNeese president calls Center of Excellence for LNG Safety a ‘game-changer’ - kplctv.com
McNeese president calls Center of Excellence for LNG Safety a ‘game-changer’ kplctv.com
Published on 21 May 2025 | 12:07 am
NC State Basketball: Surging Guard Lands on Will Wade's Wishlist Again - Yardbarker
NC State Basketball: Surging Guard Lands on Will Wade's Wishlist Again Yardbarker
Published on 20 May 2025 | 10:20 pm
This McNeese Cowboy Fan Is Chomping At The Bit For Football Season - Gator 99.5
This McNeese Cowboy Fan Is Chomping At The Bit For Football Season Gator 99.5
Published on 20 May 2025 | 8:54 pm
Lake Charles Police investigating early morning shooting - American Press
Lake Charles Police investigating early morning shooting American Press
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:06 pm
Lake Charles Set to Host Powerful Carry The Load Event Friday - Gator 99.5
Lake Charles Set to Host Powerful Carry The Load Event Friday Gator 99.5
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 pm
VIEWER VIDEO: Surveillance footage captures dozens of gunshots in Lake Charles neighborhood - kplctv.com
VIEWER VIDEO: Surveillance footage captures dozens of gunshots in Lake Charles neighborhood kplctv.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 5:47 pm
Lake Charles Police investigating deadly shooting in University neighborhood - kplctv.com
Lake Charles Police investigating deadly shooting in University neighborhood kplctv.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 4:06 pm
Kennedy, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announce National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety in Lake Charles - Minden Press-Herald
Kennedy, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announce National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety in Lake Charles Minden Press-Herald
Published on 20 May 2025 | 2:31 pm
Southwest Louisiana high school sees one 2025 graduate - The Advocate
Southwest Louisiana high school sees one 2025 graduate The Advocate
Published on 20 May 2025 | 1:45 pm
Classes to begin soon for SOWELA’s clinical medical assistant program - kplctv.com
Classes to begin soon for SOWELA’s clinical medical assistant program kplctv.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 12:50 pm
Orleans jail maintenance worker arrested, accused of helping inmates escape; 4 suspended - kplctv.com
Orleans jail maintenance worker arrested, accused of helping inmates escape; 4 suspended kplctv.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 12:08 pm
Heads up Calcasieu & Lake Charles, Your Trash Pickup is Changing Next Week - Gator 99.5
Heads up Calcasieu & Lake Charles, Your Trash Pickup is Changing Next Week Gator 99.5
Published on 20 May 2025 | 12:00 pm
SWLA Arrest Report - May 19, 2025 - kplctv.com
SWLA Arrest Report - May 19, 2025 kplctv.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 9:58 am
One killed as dozens of shots fired in south Lake Charles neighborhood overnight - kplctv.com
One killed as dozens of shots fired in south Lake Charles neighborhood overnight kplctv.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 9:27 am
AMERICAS: McNeese State University to house US National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety - Bunkerspot
AMERICAS: McNeese State University to house US National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety Bunkerspot
Published on 20 May 2025 | 9:18 am
KPLC Investigates: Southern Choice responds to claims of nonpayment by employees - MSN
KPLC Investigates: Southern Choice responds to claims of nonpayment by employees MSN
Published on 20 May 2025 | 5:32 am
SPECIAL REPORT: How close is Texas to legalizing gambling; what effect will it have on Louisiana - WBRZ
SPECIAL REPORT: How close is Texas to legalizing gambling; what effect will it have on Louisiana WBRZ
Published on 20 May 2025 | 2:50 am
Lake Charles Police investigating deadly shooting on Central Parkway - kplctv.com
Lake Charles Police investigating deadly shooting on Central Parkway kplctv.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 12:48 am
Simien says amphitheater plans still on the table - kplctv.com
Simien says amphitheater plans still on the table kplctv.com
Published on 19 May 2025 | 6:58 pm
New Lake Charles Mayor Marshall Simien Jr. Reportedly Planning To Scrap Downtown Project - Gator 99.5
New Lake Charles Mayor Marshall Simien Jr. Reportedly Planning To Scrap Downtown Project Gator 99.5
Published on 19 May 2025 | 4:23 pm
CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits amid potential Trump lawsuit settlement - kplctv.com
CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon quits amid potential Trump lawsuit settlement kplctv.com
Published on 19 May 2025 | 3:59 pm
Lake Charles to host swearing-in ceremony for new mayor, city council - The Advocate
Lake Charles to host swearing-in ceremony for new mayor, city council The Advocate
Published on 19 May 2025 | 11:00 am
Who’s Behind the Purchase of North Creek’s Copperfield Inn and Saratoga’s St. Charles Motel? - Saratoga Living
Who’s Behind the Purchase of North Creek’s Copperfield Inn and Saratoga’s St. Charles Motel? Saratoga Living
Published on 19 May 2025 | 10:36 am
SWLA Arrest Report - May 18, 2025 - kplctv.com
SWLA Arrest Report - May 18, 2025 kplctv.com
Published on 19 May 2025 | 10:04 am
New Lake Charles mayor plans to scrap downtown amphitheater project at Capital One site - The Advocate
New Lake Charles mayor plans to scrap downtown amphitheater project at Capital One site The Advocate
Published on 19 May 2025 | 9:00 am
St. Charles police shoot armed man following overnight crash - FOX 2
St. Charles police shoot armed man following overnight crash FOX 2
Published on 18 May 2025 | 10:05 pm
SWLA Arrest Report - May 17, 2025 - kplctv.com
SWLA Arrest Report - May 17, 2025 kplctv.com
Published on 18 May 2025 | 4:44 pm
Free Things to Do in Lake Charles, LA - Visit Lake Charles
Free Things to Do in Lake Charles, LA Visit Lake Charles
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:07 am
David Bryant Obituary - Lake Charles, LA - Dignity Memorial
David Bryant Obituary - Lake Charles, LA Dignity Memorial
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Will Sutton: Lake Charles' first elected Black mayor isn't a Democrat. How'd that happen? - NOLA.com
Will Sutton: Lake Charles' first elected Black mayor isn't a Democrat. How'd that happen? NOLA.com
Published on 16 May 2025 | 9:00 pm
Teen sentenced for drive-by killing of Lake Charles woman in home - kplctv.com
Teen sentenced for drive-by killing of Lake Charles woman in home kplctv.com
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:13 pm
McNeese Announces Spring 2025 Honor Graduates - McNeese State University
McNeese Announces Spring 2025 Honor Graduates McNeese State University
Published on 16 May 2025 | 4:30 pm
Teen arrested after Lake Charles hit-and-run that killed woman, injured another - kplctv.com
Teen arrested after Lake Charles hit-and-run that killed woman, injured another kplctv.com
Published on 16 May 2025 | 2:14 pm
SWLA Arrest Report - May 15, 2025 - kplctv.com
SWLA Arrest Report - May 15, 2025 kplctv.com
Published on 16 May 2025 | 10:27 am
Teen facing murder charge in Louisiana Ave. homicide - kplctv.com
Teen facing murder charge in Louisiana Ave. homicide kplctv.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:43 pm
Missing Lake Charles man found safe, police say - kplctv.com
Missing Lake Charles man found safe, police say kplctv.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 3:40 pm
SWLA Arrest Report - May 14, 2025 - kplctv.com
SWLA Arrest Report - May 14, 2025 kplctv.com
Published on 15 May 2025 | 10:47 am
Family identifies victim in Louisiana Ave. homicide - kplctv.com
Family identifies victim in Louisiana Ave. homicide kplctv.com
Published on 14 May 2025 | 8:18 pm
Thick weeds appear in Lake Charles waterways; wildlife officials say not to worry - kplctv.com
Thick weeds appear in Lake Charles waterways; wildlife officials say not to worry kplctv.com
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Charles police investigating homicide on Louisiana Ave. - kplctv.com
Lake Charles police investigating homicide on Louisiana Ave. kplctv.com
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Charles Police Department announces annual merit awards - kplctv.com
Lake Charles Police Department announces annual merit awards kplctv.com
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Top Live Music Venues in Lake Charles, Louisiana: Where to Hear the Best Local & Touring Acts - Visit Lake Charles
Top Live Music Venues in Lake Charles, Louisiana: Where to Hear the Best Local & Touring Acts Visit Lake Charles
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Americas LNG Summit & Awards 2025 Returns to Lake Charles - Visit Lake Charles
Americas LNG Summit & Awards 2025 Returns to Lake Charles Visit Lake Charles
Published on 12 May 2025 | 8:04 pm
Mrs. Ropers descend on downtown Lake Charles - kplctv.com
Mrs. Ropers descend on downtown Lake Charles kplctv.com
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Popular south Lake Charles bar denied alcohol permit after noise, safety complaints - kplctv.com
Popular south Lake Charles bar denied alcohol permit after noise, safety complaints kplctv.com
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
British travel influencers try crawfish, po’boys for first time in Lake Charles - kplctv.com
British travel influencers try crawfish, po’boys for first time in Lake Charles kplctv.com
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mayor-elect Marshall Simien lays out his goals for Lake Charles - kplctv.com
Mayor-elect Marshall Simien lays out his goals for Lake Charles kplctv.com
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
These British influencers came to Lake Charles after a bad experience. Check out where they've visited. - The Advocate
These British influencers came to Lake Charles after a bad experience. Check out where they've visited. The Advocate
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Charles police investigating stabbing on Illinois Street - kplctv.com
Lake Charles police investigating stabbing on Illinois Street kplctv.com
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bilbo elected to Lake Charles City Council - kplctv.com
Bilbo elected to Lake Charles City Council kplctv.com
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Marshall Simien unseats Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter - kplctv.com
Marshall Simien unseats Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter kplctv.com
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
May 3 election results in SWLA - kplctv.com
May 3 election results in SWLA kplctv.com
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Charles will have a new mayor as Marshall Simien wins runoff over incumbent - The Advocate
Lake Charles will have a new mayor as Marshall Simien wins runoff over incumbent The Advocate
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Chares officials provide list of capital investments made in each district since 2017 - kplctv.com
Lake Chares officials provide list of capital investments made in each district since 2017 kplctv.com
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Roundup of May events happening around Lake Charles - kplctv.com
Roundup of May events happening around Lake Charles kplctv.com
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
6 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend in Lake Charles! - Visit Lake Charles
6 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend in Lake Charles! Visit Lake Charles
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Lake Charles brings in expert to improve walkability - kplctv.com
City of Lake Charles brings in expert to improve walkability kplctv.com
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Calcasieu’s early childhood enrollment event returns to the Lake Charles Event Center - kplctv.com
Calcasieu’s early childhood enrollment event returns to the Lake Charles Event Center kplctv.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Lake Charles announces lane closures - kplctv.com
City of Lake Charles announces lane closures kplctv.com
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Does Lake Charles need 2 amphitheaters? How a divisive project may be key issue in mayor's race. - The Advocate
Does Lake Charles need 2 amphitheaters? How a divisive project may be key issue in mayor's race. The Advocate
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Iconic Lake Charles Eatery Reopens April 28 After A 5-Year Absence - Gator 99.5
Iconic Lake Charles Eatery Reopens April 28 After A 5-Year Absence Gator 99.5
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Tourism Assets Coming Soon to Southwest Louisiana - Visit Lake Charles
Tourism Assets Coming Soon to Southwest Louisiana Visit Lake Charles
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Charles mayoral race headed for runoff - kplctv.com
Lake Charles mayoral race headed for runoff kplctv.com
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Charles mayoral race headed to runoff - kplctv.com
Lake Charles mayoral race headed to runoff kplctv.com
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
March Madness 2025: Will Wade named NC State coach after McNeese's second-round NCAA tournament exit - Yahoo Sports
March Madness 2025: Will Wade named NC State coach after McNeese's second-round NCAA tournament exit Yahoo Sports
Published on 23 March 2025 | 6:17 pm
Port Wonder Ribbon Cutting Marks a Major Milestone for Lake Charles’ Lakefront - Visit Lake Charles
Port Wonder Ribbon Cutting Marks a Major Milestone for Lake Charles’ Lakefront Visit Lake Charles
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ribbon cut at PORT WONDER in Lake Charles, the new lakeside home for a pair of museums - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Ribbon cut at PORT WONDER in Lake Charles, the new lakeside home for a pair of museums Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (.gov)
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
‘They call me the American boy’: After 42 years calling Lake Charles home, Khalid Taha hopes to be next mayor - kplctv.com
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Our Staff - johnsonfuneralhome.net
Our Staff johnsonfuneralhome.net
Published on 30 July 2024 | 2:45 pm
Celebrate Pride in Louisiana's Playground - Visit Lake Charles
Celebrate Pride in Louisiana's Playground Visit Lake Charles
Published on 3 June 2024 | 6:10 pm