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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hazing charges against two Kappa Sigma fraternity members at McNeese State were rejected by the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney on Jan. 8; the university imposed a chapter suspension until Oct. 7 and mandated anti-hazing training and community service, with defense attorneys calling the claims false (according to official statements). The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Imperial Calcasieu Museum unveils two Mardi Gras exhibits, 'The Residency at the Museum: Three-Year Retrospective' and 'The Black History of Mardi Gras,' with a free opening reception tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at 204 West Sallier Street, featuring king cake tastings from local bakeries. 7 KPLC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Atlas Van Lines reported 66% of shipments left Louisiana from Nov. 2024 to Oct. 2025, showing many residents exiting amid housing challenges in Calcasieu. Meanwhile, state leaders celebrated Hyundai Steel’s planned 5.8 billion mill — a Business Facilities Platinum Deal win — as a sign of rising state competitiveness. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McNeese State Cowgirls secured a 62-51 win over Nicholls on Thursday inside Townsley Law Arena to claim sole first place in the Southland Conference, improving to 11-4. They will face Southeastern at 1 p.m. Saturday in Lake Charles, with head coach Ayla Guzzardo calling the upcoming game intense. The American Press
- ➤ On Monday night, the Cowboys rallied from an eight-point deficit to edge out the Lumberjacks 66-64 — crucial 3-pointers by Larry Johnson and D.J. Richards kept their postseason hopes alive for the home tournament in Lake Charles. The American Press
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