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Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Water’s Edge opened its doors on Jan. 24 to provide shelter for residents as cold weather arrives. Local fire officials urge residents to secure their homes with safety tools (carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers) to prevent emergency incidents. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Ganey Arsement recorded a humorous parody of Ella Langley's hit "Choosin' Texas" by renaming it "Choosin' Cameron" + adding a Louisiana twist; his video is now available for community fans. Gator 99.5
- ➤ This year’s Mardi Gras Ball in Lake Charles featured gift bags with travel-size medicine and refreshments (like Tylenol, breath mints, and wipes) that helped guests stay comfortable throughout the event. Organizers noted that the twist on traditional favors brought a practical touch to the celebration. Gator 99.5
- ➤ A Facebook page for the I-10 Clearance Bar went live after repeated truck impacts led DOTD to rebuild the 12-foot barrier under the new bridge in Westlake. The page quickly gathered nearly 2000 followers, showing a quirky side of local transportation. Gator 99.5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fire officials urge residents to prepare homes for emergencies by installing carbon monoxide detectors & fire extinguishers, noting that about 430 accidental carbon monoxide poisoning deaths occur annually and advising locals to check their devices regularly. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles College Prep (Trailblazers) beat the Bucs 42 to 38 at Barbe High School on Friday, Jan. 23. Key plays from Javon Vital helped secure the win in their first meeting as Barbe rallied late but could not overcome LCCP’s defense. The American Press
- ➤ Larry Johnson led McNeese to an 82 to 63 win over UNO at Townsley Law Arena Saturday afternoon, scoring a game-high 26 points and boosting the Cowboys' home streak in the Southland Conference race (the win marked their 24th consecutive home victory). The American Press
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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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Senior Night: UTRGV vs. McNeese State Cowboys Mens Basketball
6:30-9:59 p.m. — Townsley Law Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate graduating student-athletes in an emotional final home game of the regular season.
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LSU Tigers vs McNeese State Cowgirls Softball
6-9 p.m. — Joe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond — Ticket info not provided — Catch the Cowgirls as they take on the LSU Tigers in a thrilling softball matchup.
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