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Lake Charles
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Charles Rotary Club prepared 20,000 meals on Jan. 27 to support local food services, and plans for further distribution are expected soon. 7 KPLC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The well-known Five Guys on Ryan Street closed permanently as of Sunday, Jan. 18 (according to a note on its front door) leaving the location without its familiar signs. Gator 99.5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music icon Mark Chesnutt is set to perform at the Golden Nugget's Grand Event Center on May 1 after tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 30 at 10:00 a.m. Fans from Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas will enjoy his classic hits live. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Historic City Hall is hosting ‘Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy,’ a new exhibit showcasing 58 paintings, four bronze sculptures and a life-size cow sculpture by George Rodrigue. The show will open Friday and run through April 4 at Historic City Hall (1001 Ryan St.) The American Press
- ➤ Lake Charles comic Jay Moody was featured on the Kill Tony episode recorded in Austin on January 19. He has nine years of stand-up experience and his appearance spotlights local talent. Gator 99.5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New York-based Glenfarne Energy, with Kinder Morgan, requested a five-year extension from U.S. regulators to finish its LNG export plant on a 115-acre site near Lake Charles (citing regulatory uncertainty and Department of Energy delays). The move may postpone operations until as late as April 2031. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The SOWELA Foundation will host its annual Taste of SOWELA fundraiser on Friday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the Culinary, Gaming, and Hospitality Center on Senator J. Bennett Johnson Avenue where live music, food + games, and a blackjack tournament will benefit student scholarships. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Bill Cassidy urged caution Tuesday after eight winter-related deaths occurred and secured $137.5 million in federal funds for flood, hurricane, and shoreline protection across southern Louisiana (adding to $438 million already provided). The American Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A recent advisory warns that space heaters can be hazardous if misused during winter, urging residents to follow manufacturer safety guidelines to protect their homes. Lake Charles households should remain alert (this reminder comes as temperatures steadily drop). 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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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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Iowa Hawkeyes at McNeese State Cowgirls Softball
3-6 p.m. — Joe Miller Field at Cowgirl Diamond — Admission details not provided — Catch the exciting midweek softball showdown as the Cowgirls aim for victory against Iowa.
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