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Paranormal Cirque Inferno, a darker traveling circus blending acrobatics, illusion, and fiery performances, will run Nov.

20–23 at Prien Lake Mall (496 W Prien Lake Rd) and contains mature content; children under 13 are not allowed and guests 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

The LCCA Chargers won a state tournament game at the Superdome, advancing to the next round of the state tournament.

Thousands of seventh graders toured hands-on booths at the Chem Expo at the Lake Charles Event Center to learn about science and industry careers, and organizers say local companies employ about 8,500 now with plans to reach 10,000 in coming years.

Gator 99.5 published a reader-sourced list this week of Southwest Louisiana restaurants where big portions and fair prices give you the most bang for your buck (plate-lunch joints, seafood spots, burgers, and Mexican favorites to try around town).

A large rock on the Lake Charles lakefront marks the site of Cantonment Atkinson, a U.S. Army post established in 1830 to patrol Louisiana’s southwestern border that was abandoned in 1832; the historical marker now stands near Bilbo Cemetery.

Moss Bluff Middle School finished its fourth straight undefeated season with a 40-0 win over the Molo Warriors in the season finale on Oct.

20, and coach Brandon Bushnell credited the players' mindset and work ethic for the run.

Doctors say fall fatigue (feeling tired, moody, and unfocused) is common as clocks change this weekend and daylight drops.

They advise seeking morning light, keeping consistent sleep and meal times, avoiding long naps, trying a sunlight-mimicking lamp, and seeing a medical provider if symptoms last more than a few weeks.

Westlake High Theatre staged "Villains Revue For You" on Thursday, Oct.

29 at 7 p.m. at Westlake High (1000 Garden Drive), an interactive comedy where familiar villains argue their cases and the audience chose the most evil; tickets were $10 and sold online.