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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Starlight Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA, distributes donated clothes and toys to the community, emphasizing sharing and hope.  7 KPLC
  • Water’s Edge Gathering Church in Lake Charles is opening a warming shelter on Monday to offer refuge during life-threatening cold temperatures.  7 KPLC

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • One individual died and five were injured in a head-on collision in Sulphur, Louisiana.  7 KPLC

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Stratigos Dynamics Inc., which provides security for Calcasieu Parish public schools, is filing for bankruptcy, leading the district to seek alternative security measures.  The American Press

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A Lake Charles business owner and his company were sentenced for Clean Air Act violations, including home confinement and a $1.55 million fine for selling emission control bypass devices.  The American Press
  • Lake Charles and Team Green's annual Christmas tree recycling event supports city beautification by mulching donated trees for use in local projects.  7 KPLC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Qualifying for the March 29 municipal and special elections in Southwest Louisiana will start on January 29 and end on January 31, with a range of positions up for election.  The American Press

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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  • Lake Charles Boat, Sport & RV Show

    The event showcases a wide variety of boats, RVs, and outdoor recreational gear at one of the Gulf Coast's largest shows, featuring over 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibits.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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  • Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Stand-Up Comedy Show

    Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, an accomplished actress and comedian known for her work on MADtv, will be performing at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • 2025 Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo

    Experience a week of cultural excitement featuring trail rides and various rodeo events in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Grand Asian Concert at L'Auberge Casino Resort

    The Grand Asian Concert will be held at L'Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, showcasing various Asian musical talents.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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