Good morning, Lake Charles.

The 12th Night Revelers will honor local heroes with a performance scheduled for this weekend in downtown Lake Charles — the group continues a cherished tradition that highlights the community's spirit.

Vinton is gearing up for its inaugural Mardi Gras Festival featuring a Chicken Run, parade, live music from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ted Lyons Ball Park.

The event will showcase Cajun & Zydeco music, country tunes, local food vendors, and fun for all ages.

Advanced tickets are on sale now for the 15th Annual Lundi Gras Party featuring Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band at Cowboys Night Club in Lake Charles; ticket holders get early entry before general admission begins at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb.

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State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley visited Welsh and Jennings elementary schools on Tuesday to assess classroom initiatives, including teacher collaborations for literacy + math improvements.

He celebrated the district's progress and noted Louisiana’s rise on the nation’s report card.

McNeese campus did not open until noon Wednesday, Feb.

4 after a campus-wide power outage occurred with no estimated restoration time, and officials used the delay to assess potential damages.

On Feb. 4, the Lake Charles Police Department held a mock crash exercise for its new recruits as part of a nine-week training program.

The simulation allowed participants to practice emergency procedures in a controlled environment.

The Tailgate Kings present game day recipes at Sunrise Kitchen — offering step-by-step directions for chunky salsa and blackberry bayou wings as kickoff nears.

Local fans can follow these tips to set up a fresh spread for the big game.

McNeese State Cowgirls hold an 11-game win streak and will face Houston Christian tonight at Townsley Law Arena as they chase their second Southland Conference title.

The team, coming from two consecutive wins, looks to set a record and secure the top seed for the tournament.

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, McNeese State added four high school players (two receivers, one tight end, and one safety) to its football roster as part of a recruiting push, with coach Matt Viator noting the team is balanced ahead of spring workouts starting March 1.

Lake Charles College Prep won 68-58 over St. Louis Catholic on Tuesday, Feb.

3, improving to 2-0 in District 3-3A.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Groove on the Green

5-7 p.m. — Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of jazz under the lush oaks with friends.

Houston Christian Huskies vs. McNeese State Cowboys Baseball

2 p.m. — Joe Miller Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting afternoon of baseball as the Huskies face off against the Cowboys in this thrilling series continuation.