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Lake Charles
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ McVey’s Seafood is hosting its 4th Annual Crawfish Boil-Off on Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m. at Mary's Lounge on Broad Street, with live shows by LoLo Boudoin & the Lakeview Playboys, DJ Derek Miller, and Steelshot to bring the community together. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Lake Charles' Review Club marks 133 years of learning and community with meetings every first and third Monday at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Kirkman Street, where members read different books, write papers, and share reports to keep their minds active. 7 KPLC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Billy Joe Smith, 66, died in a Sunday house fire in Sulphur at the intersection of Maplewood and Marilyn Drives; firefighters arrived shortly after 1 p.m. and his family confirmed his identity. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grounded in Nature, a local craft shop, is hosting a Mardi Gras cowbell decorating workshop (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday) to spark creativity and bring the community together in Lake Charles. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Lake Charles will soon host Mardi Gras festivities with local krewes planning vibrant parades and live music. The celebration is expected to unite the community through traditional revelry. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Aaron Lewis will perform his tour at the Golden Nugget's Grand Event Center in Lake Charles this Saturday, Feb. 7. Known for his work with Staind and his switch to country, he will deliver a mix of his rock and country hits in what promises a lively show. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Louisiana artists were celebrated at this year’s Grammy Awards as five musicians took trophies in categories like Americana, Gospel, Jazz, Blues and Regional Roots. They include Jon Batiste, PJ Morton, Sullivan Fortner, Buddy Guy and the tribute with The Rolling Stones, highlighting the state’s diverse talent. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The M Factor 2 free presentation on perimenopause will be held on March 25 at South Lake Theatre (4720 Nelson Rd, Suite 110) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring certified specialist Dawn Hinton and guest speaker Hanna Grogan discussing early signs and skin changes. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Local officials launched an early cancer detection program for firefighters on Monday, Feb. 2. The free program aims to provide regular screenings (a measure to catch cancer early) to support firefighter health. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Stephen F. Austin rallied to beat McNeese 67-60 in a contest at the Sawmill in Nacogdoches Monday, Feb. 2 (5,687 fans attended) and may meet again in Lake Charles next month for the conference title game. 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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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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AWS Certified Machine Learning: Specialty Training
8 a.m. — Health and Safety Council (HASC) Louisiana — $2100 — Master machine learning with expert-led training in a hands-on environment.
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