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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Water’s Edge Church in Lake Charles will open a warming shelter on Saturday, Jan. 24 at noon as harsh winter weather affects the region. Volunteers are needed at 9 a.m. Saturday, and donations will be accepted today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Calcasieu Parish Animal Services is accepting blanket donations at 3615 E. Prien Lake Road to help shelter animals stay warm as freezing temperatures approach. The shelter prefers full and queen sizes but welcomes all blankets. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Jan. 21, a local art studio showed 7NEWS and SWLA how to turn an old pair of jeans into Mardi Gras pants. The event highlighted creative recycling ideas and sparked local interest in festive preparations. 7 KPLC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles residents should prepare for freezing rain and extreme cold that may cause power outages and hazardous travel later this week. Officials advise charging phones, securing extra supplies (flashlights and blankets), and protecting pipes while using caution on icy roads. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Arthur Tigers boys basketball team is featured as the game of the week, and local fans are invited to support them in their upcoming matchup (details on opponent and venue are provided by the team). 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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McNeese State Cowgirls Basketball vs. UTRGV
5:59-8:59 p.m. — Townsley Law Arena, Doland Fieldhouse — Check for ticket prices — Witness a critical Southland Conference matchup as the Cowgirls battle UTRGV for tournament seeding.
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