+2 Lake Charlesâ new sushi spot is officially open. Take a look inside the themed restaurant BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer 15 hrs ago When Lafayette natives Christie and John Poole lived in Houston, they often visited the Rock N Roll Sushi location near their home.
Calcasieu Parish man arrested after allegedly raping two women in Baton Rouge BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Oct 31, 2026 A man was arrested in Calcasieu Parish and extradited to East Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday after he allegedly raped two women in September, deputies said.
Lake Charles home healthcare employer allegedly failed to pay $390K in payroll taxes BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Oct 30, 2026 A Lake Charles woman who operated a home healthcare company has come under federal law enforcement scrutiny over an alleged failure to pay nearly $400,000 in taxes.
Early voting jumped in Calcasieu Parish heading into the midterm election BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 28, 2026 At the end of the early voting period, Calcasieu Parish saw an increase in early voting numbers compared to those from the 2022 and 2018 midterm elections.
Calcasieu Parish School Board once again proposes bond in Sulphur BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 28, 2026 Just one year after a school bond proposal for the Sulphur bonding district failed at the voting booth, another bond for the area is on the ballot.
Man hospitalized after after being shot by deputy in Cameron Parish BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Updated Oct 26, 2026 A man was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot by a Cameron Parish sheriffâs deputy Friday evening during a reported kidnapping and vehicle pursuit, officials said.
Lake Charles launches new glass recycling program that will be used for city landscaping BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 23, 2026 Lake Charles residents could soon see their old empty pasta sauce jars, beer bottles and pickle jars again in a new and unrecognizable form around the city.
Fort Polk soldier pleads guilty to making online threats to âkill every single Jewâ BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Oct 23, 2026 A soldier stationed at Fort Polk has pleaded guilty to a federal charge that stemmed from his threats on a social networking platform earlier this year to bring an assault rifle into a synagog…
Two former McNeese Cowboys are with one of the teams in this year's World Series BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 22, 2026 Two former McNeese State University baseball players have made it to the 2026 Major League Baseball World Series.
North Lake Charles getting new center with office space, rental kitchens, storm recovery resources BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 21, 2026 Lake Charles will soon be the home to a new facility with rental kitchens, gathering spaces and six office areas that will double as a resiliency hub.
Lognions on the Lakefront moves forward with new dining, entertainment complex on Lake Charles BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Updated Oct 19, 2026 Just over a month after the Lake Charles City Council approved a partnership to develop a dining and entertainment concept on the lakefront, the Planning and Zoning Commission continued to gre…
+11 With skyrocketing fuel costs, Louisiana farmers are in trouble. How much more can they afford? BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Oct 19, 2026 Eddie Lewis IIIâs sugar cane crop looks better than it has in years, but heâll be lucky if he breaks even by the end of the harvest.
+2 Sulphur City Council tries to abolish new Chief of Staff position, Mayor plans to veto BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN and MEGAN WYATT | Staff writers Oct 17, 2026 The Sulphur City Council wants to cut a newly created chief of staff position that has been at the heart of recent turmoil within City Hall.
Sulphur council asks the state government to review, investigate City Hall BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 14, 2026 As controversy continues to plague the city, the Sulphur City Council will be sending a request for review and investigation to the Louisiana Attorney General, for the second time in the three…
+2 Popular Lake Charles florist taking her skills to the White House for Christmas BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 13, 2026 Every year, thousands of Americanâs apply for the opportunity to volunteer to decorate the White House for the holiday season, but only around 150 are selected.
Will southwest Louisiana see any impact from Hurricane Isaias? BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Updated Oct 8, 2026 As Hurricane Isaias prepares to make landfall, southwest Louisiana is forecast to see minimal impact from the tropical weather.
+4 Sulphur council member pulls agenda items targeting mayor, citing legal scrutiny of council BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Oct 8, 2026 Sulphur City Council member Danny DiPetta is withdrawing two items on next weekâs agenda that would have targeted Mayor Jacob Stutes, but DiPetta said he still plans to ask the state attorney …
Lake Charles man was making, selling explosive devices from his home, authorities say BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 7, 2026 An 84-year-old Lake Charles man has been arrested after explosives were found during a search of his home, authorities said.
Louisiana State Police investigate two southwest Louisiana vehicle crashes BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Updated Oct 7, 2026 The Louisiana State Police Troop D are investigating two separate fatal car crashes that happened in Bell City and Sulphur on Monday.
+4 After Sulphur billboard calling City Council âlittle mayor wannabes,â council hits back at mayor BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Oct 7, 2026 Less than a week after a digital billboard in Sulphur depicted City Council members as clowns and referred to them as âfive little mayor wannabes,â the city council announced plans to hold a n…
Bill vs. Will: McNeese Cowboys basketball going up against ĚÇĐÄ´ŤĂ˝ Tigers in exhibition game BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Updated Oct 6, 2026 Just days after the McNeese State University football team played against Louisiana State University, there will be another matchup between the Cowboys and the Tigers â this time on the basket…
Honduran man sentenced to prison following deportation, felony charge BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 5, 2026 A 42-year-old Honduran man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after being caught in Lake Charles following an illegal re-entry into the country.
âThe Bonnette Bowlâ: McNeese, ĚÇĐÄ´ŤĂ˝ sports communications ADs, brothers discuss upcoming face-off BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Oct 2, 2026 Michael and Matthew Bonnette have spent their whole lives around the sports world. Their father served as the first-ever sports information director at McNeese State University.
New Washington-Marion football coach focuses on turning team around with stability, core values BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Updated Oct 1, 2026 As the third football coach for Washington-Marion High School in five years, Sterling Mobley has focused his coaching strategies on four core values to show consistency and help his student at…
Temporary restraining order dismissed against Sulphur Mayor Jacob Stutes, attorney says BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Sep 29, 2026 An emergency protective order against Sulphur Mayor Jacob Stutes has been dismissed, according to his attorney.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriffâs Office featured in upcoming season of âJAILâ reality show BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Sep 29, 2026 Nearly a year after filming, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffâs Office will appear on a TV show by the creators of âCOPS.â
The privatization for the Cameron Ferry is finalized. Hereâs what it means. BY COURTNEY PEDERSEN | Staff writer Updated Sep 29, 2026 After more than 60 years of operating under the Department of Transportation and Development, a southwest Louisiana ferry will soon be taken over by a New Orleans company.
+21 This Louisiana historically Black Catholic church has produced 3 bishops. Why is it struggling? BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Sep 28, 2026 A babyâs cries echoed through Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lake Charles.