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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Jan. 16, Dr. James Dixon addressed the MLK Breakfast at L’Auberge Casino Resort, urging community members to actively honor Dr. King’s legacy by creating real plans for equality and justice. Local students were recognized with awards for their reflections on his dream. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jay Dardenne introduced a new lecture series that will explore what makes Louisiana unique, with upcoming talks planned in Lake Charles. More details on dates and venues will be shared soon. 7 KPLC
- ➤ First Baptist Christian Academy broke ground on a new high school facility on Friday, Jan. 16 at its campus (project details are pending) to boost enrollment and modernize classrooms. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Calcasieu Parish schools are using a mobile makerspace bus *featuring VR headsets, robotics, and interactive gadgets* to give students hands-on technology experience during school days. The bus stops at local campuses to help them build real-world tech skills. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal licensing of offshore deepwater ports shifted in January to the U.S. Maritime Administration under the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, aiming to speed environmental reviews for projects such as the operating LOOP near Grand Isle & boost local job growth, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Final Buzzer brings high school basketball highlights to a livestream today at noon — viewers can watch live or replay past episodes on the website, mobile app, and smart TV apps. 7 KPLC
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Desert Highway Valentine's Dinner
8-11 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles — Cost not specified — Celebrate love with a romantic dinner and an unforgettable live performance by Desert Highway, the ultimate Eagles tribute.
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