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Forecast
First Alert Forecast: A few showers and storms Wednesday as rain chances gradually improve
Updated: 2 hours ago
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By
Joseph Enk
Mostly quiet conditions are sticking with SWLA for now, with better rain chances the further we move through the week.
News
Phone service interrupted for Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By
KPLC Digital Team
Memorial says some incoming calls are not going through to their clinics and hospitals due to impacts from Hurricane Beryl.
News
14-year-old honored by the Houston River Fire Department for her heroic acts
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By
Karla Castillo
The 14-year-old felt like she needed to do something, and she did exactly that.
News
Gov. Jeff Landry vetoes a bill that would give Cemetery Task Force more power
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By
Omar Martinez
Floods are a common occurrence in Louisiana, and the most severe destroy cemeteries and bring bodies to the surface.
State
Louisiana faces rising safety concerns due to beetle infestations
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By
Rob LaPerle
Louisiana’s legislative House convened an emergency meeting to resolve an ongoing environmental "crisis."
Education
CPSB names new superintendent
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
Halle Jefferson
After two days of finalist interviews, the school board has named a new superintendent.
News
Jeff Davis Parish schools improving students’ literacy rate along with the state
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
John Kesler
Louisiana is also only one of three states to have made improvements in a few years. The Jeff Davis school board is matching this success.
News
The deadly stabbing of Rose Born, 26 years later
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
Theresa Schmidt
Yet another new trial date for Dennis Jerome Bartie, charged with the murder of Rose Born in 1998. The state and defense attorneys blame each other for the delays.
News
New speed signs installed on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge to urge drivers to slow down
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
Michael Simoneaux
New speed feedback signs have been installed along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge with the goal of urging drivers to slow down.
Education
New laws allow schools to stock emergency medications
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
Gabriella Mercurio
Starting this fall, schools across the state can be better equipped to handle a medical emergency.
Calcasieu Radar
News
Visit renovated home of Lake Charles education pioneer at open house Wednesday
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
Amanda Johnson
Project Build a Future has been renovating Ralph C. Reynaud’s family home on Mill Street after they said it sat vacant for years.
State
DCFS hotlines offline due to ‘unknown’ issue
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By
WAFB Staff
Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family services is investigating why the state’s hotlines are currently offline on Tuesday, July 8.
News
Sheriff: 1-year-old ‘miracle baby’ found alive near where brother found dead; mother arrested
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By
AnaClare Barras
and
Devon Distefano
The baby survived two days in a ditch on I-10 eastbound, but is doing well.
Education
Reading scores jump 10% for K-3 students on state’s first universal literacy screener
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By
WAFB Staff
Louisiana students in grades K-3 improved their reading scores by 10 percentage points on the state’s first universal literary screener.
Forecast
First Alert Forecast: Quieter conditions quickly moving in for the day as Beryl’s remnants pull further away
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By
Joseph Enk
SWLA will see some drier conditions move in for the day, with storms returning later in the week.
News
Former Capital One Tower demolition continues
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By
AnaClare Barras
Long-awaited demolition of the landmark began in late June.
News
Houston Police employee dies after being caught in flood waters on his way to work
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By
AnaClare Barras
An officer with the Houston Police Department died on Monday while he was driving to work during Hurricane Beryl.
News
Movies Under the Stars returns for July
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By
Patrick Deaville
“Movies Under the Stars” returns this month with two animated Pixar classics.
News
Lake Area kids invited to Junior First Responders Day
Updated: 17 hours ago
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By
Patrick Deaville
The event is free and showcases the role first responders have in our community.
Hurricane Center
Experts increase hurricane forecast, call Beryl a ‘harbinger of a hyperactive season’
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By
Hannah Gard
Colorado State University has released its updated Atlantic hurricane season forecast Tuesday, July 9th, 2024.
News
McNeese University to receive $1M FEMA grant for stadium light repair
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By
Patrick Deaville
McNeese State University will receive $1,242,983 in FEMA grant funding.
News
Precautionary boil advisory issued for parts of Moss Bluff
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By
Patrick Deaville
The boil advisory is due to a water main repair.
News
Fenton Alderman arrested after being accused of public intimidation
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By
Patrick Deaville
An Alderman for the Village of Fenton turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
News
American Job Center’s Quarterly Job Fair returns to Lake Charles Event Center
Updated: 21 hours ago
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By
Patrick Deaville
If you are currently unemployed or looking for a career change the job fair is the place to be.
News
Health Headlines: How to cope with cancer as a couple
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
A new one-of-a-kind program has been developed to help couples cope with cancer together.
Crime
SWLA Arrest Report - July 8, 2024
Updated: 24 hours ago
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By
Patrick Deaville
The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 8, 2024.
State
Louisiana’s top coastal official wants to ‘rock the coast’ from Mississippi to Texas
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By
John Snell
CPRA Chairman Gordon Dove pushes the use of segmented breakwater rocks to fight land loss
News
Beryl overturns vehicles, damages businesses in Timpson
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By
KLTV Digital Media Staff
and
Tyre White
The city also reported damage to its office roof.
Hurricane Center
Converse residents devastated by severe weather
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 10:33 PM CDT
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By
Jay McCully
Converse residents are working to pick up the pieces after a suspected tornado.
Hurricane Center
Truck driver shares his experience driving through Hurricane Beryl
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 7:49 PM CDT
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By
Omar Martinez
Truck stops along the Louisiana border were having a busy day as drivers found themselves needing a break after driving through Hurricane Beryl.
State
Law mandating postage of Ten Commandments in all Louisiana classrooms may soon be put on ‘hold’
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By
Rob LaPerle
According to the court arguments, the plaintiffs said the mandate violates a Supreme Court ruling made on a similar law nearly 40 years ago.
State
Schools prepare for new law around cellphones in class
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By
Chris Rosato
Cellphones can be one of the most distracting devices in our daily lives, especially for kids.
News
Entergy tree-trimming to start Tuesday, weather permitting
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By
Theresa Schmidt
Tree-trimming planned by Entergy contractors had to be postponed because it was too windy.
News
Beryl brings flooding throughout SWLA
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By
John Kesler
and
KPLC Digital Team
The effects of Hurricane Beryl are the greatest in Cameron Parish, but flooding was seen throughout SWLA.
News
Calcasieu Parish School Board begins interviewing superintendent finalists
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By
Halle Jefferson
The first three finalists were interviewed by CPSB Monday evening.
News
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile in Cameron Parish
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By
AnaClare Barras
A mosquito sample from the Grand Lake area tested positive for West Nile,
Crime
Lake Charles man arrested after breaking into multiple police cars, stealing guns, ammunition, deputies say
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By
Stephanie Obediku
Deputies have arrested a Lake Charles man who they say has been burglarizing police vehicles for months.
Hurricane Center
Louisiana natives in Houston begin cleanup after Beryl strike
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By
Chris Welty
Louisiana natives in Houston begin recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl's landfall, which caused flooding, power outages, and debris in the area.
Hurricane Center
At least 2 confirmed dead in Houston as Beryl moves through Houston area
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By
AnaClare Barras
This is a developing story, and updates will be made as they become available.
News
Body of young child found near Vinton Welcome Center
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By
Karla Castillo
Deputies received a call around 3 p.m. about a body found behind the Vinton Welcome Center.
News
Calcasieu residents warned of resurfacing jury duty scam
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 11:38 AM CDT
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By
Patrick Deaville
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a jury duty scam that has resurfaced in our area.
National
2-year-old boy dead, man arrested after SWAT standoff in Elkhart County
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 9:45 AM CDT
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By
WNDU.com
The standoff in the 57000 block of Pendleton Drive lasted more than 18 hours.
News
Lake Charles Symphony presents “Summer Pops: Totally Awesome 80s”
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 8:17 AM CDT
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By
Patrick Deaville
Tickets are on sale now for the Lake Charles Symphony’s next performance.
News
Health Headlines: Natural ways to lower blood pressure
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By
Rhonda Kitchens
How can you lower your blood pressure without medication?
National
Construction of Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s leaves nearby businesses losing revenue
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 6:02 AM CDT
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By
Noah Noble
The I-10 overpass has been closed for around a year, and it is impacting some nearby businesses.
Crime
SWLA Arrest Report - July 7, 2024
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 5:16 AM CDT
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By
Patrick Deaville
The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 7, 2024.
News
SWLA emergency personnel prepare for potential damage from Beryl
Updated: Jul. 7, 2024 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By
Stephanie Obediku
As tropical storm Beryl inches closer to the Texas coast, emergency personnel in southwest Louisiana are keeping a close eye on things.
Crime
Man arrested after police chase ends in Lake Charles
Updated: Jul. 7, 2024 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By
KPLC Digital Team
Louisiana State Police say the chase began after he started taunting investigators.
Crime
SWLA Arrest Report - July 6, 2024
Updated: Jul. 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By
KPLC Digital Team
The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 6, 2024.
News
BBB shares tips for people looking to shop for July online deals
Updated: Jul. 7, 2024 at 9:45 AM CDT
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By
WAFB Staff
Multiple stores and companies offer major deals as part of annual July sales, but it’s also a time for scammers to outsmart shoppers.
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