Good morning, Lake Charles.

Lake Charles' 12th Night Revelers have spread cheer for over 30 years by visiting nursing homes, veterans centers, and schools, and they are set to join Mardi Gras parades while staying ready to bring smiles when locals need them.

Their upbeat mission brightens community life.

Moss Bluff Farmers Market and Swap showcased local vendors' unique products on Feb.

5—bringing community members together to enjoy fresh produce and artisan crafts in a lively setting.

Three years ago, on Feb.

5, the community gathered at Wayne and Layne's in Sulphur to honor radio personality Buddy Russ Conrad — his colleagues at Gator 99.5 shared heartfelt reflections on his kindness and lasting impact.

Historic City Hall hosts a LEGO exhibit featuring more than 35 builds from local enthusiasts until March 14 (open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) that highlight community creativity and local landmarks like a Burton Coliseum replica.

Kedrick Nicholas is the interim president at McNeese and spends his evenings refereeing high school basketball games.

He took charge in November after Wade Rousse left and now uses his passion for the sport to build community ties — connecting students with the university.

KPLC offers a game day twist with a salmon gravlax and blinis recipe that requires (24 hours of prep time) as Super Bowl Sunday nears, giving local cooks a refined option to enhance their tailgate menus today.

Southwest Louisiana athletes signed national letters of intent yesterday, marking an important step in college sports recruitment - local families and schools celebrate the emerging talent.

Local high school football standouts Kohl Fulton signed with Nicholls State, Jeremiah Bushnell joined University of Houston, and Myles Joseph chose Sam Houston State as they prepare for NCAA Division I football this fall — each rising from celebrated high school careers.

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.

Southland Conference Men's Basketball Championships - First Round

5 PM – 9 PM — Townsley Law Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness thrilling single-elimination games as teams battle for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.