Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
Good morning, Lake Charles.
🎓 Education
CDL permit holders can enroll in SOWELA Technical Community College’s seven‑week CDL Class A training course starting Monday, Feb.
2. The program features VR tools — including the $130,000 L3 Harris Hawk-I simulator — and a free monthly online permit class from 6 to 9 p.m.
🏛️ Government
TrueCaller reported that Louisiana ranks among the top states for unwanted phone calls as Lake Charles residents face rising scams including offers for unsecured loans and false claims from fake officers, and local police advise hanging up on such calls.
🏥 Health
LifeShare Lake Charles will offer free king cakes from Pronia’s Deli & Bakery and a Mardi Gras donor shirt for blood donors on Jan.
22 and 23 at its center (214 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive). Type O donors get an exclusive offer to support ongoing blood needs.
🏈 Sports
The Lake Charles College Prep Lady Trailblazers are the game of the week, with their basketball match set to boost school spirit later this week at their home gym.
Local fans are invited to support the team.
The St. Louis Catholic boys soccer team, led by coach Zach Malik, won six of its last seven games including a 4-0 win over Sam Houston in Moss Bluff on Monday evening, and now ranks No. 2 in Division III power ratings as postseason rounds approach in February.
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