Good morning, Lake Charles.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.