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Lake Charles
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vinton celebrated Mardi Gras with playful chicken runs and family festivities that brought neighbors together — residents enjoyed lively events showcasing cherished local traditions. 7 KPLC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rice and crawfish farmers in southern Louisiana are battling invasive apple snails and rice delphacids that damage crops and raise production costs. Researchers are studying if warmer weather is helping these pests spread, which may lead to higher food prices. The American Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Originally designed in 1947 and completed in 1949, the Pioneer Building was created by local businessmen to address office space needs and later purchased by the city for offices and council chambers (its exterior still features fossilized limestone and green slate for a unique mid-century look). The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Louis Catholic beat district rival DeRidder 8-0 on Thursday at Cowgirl Field to advance to the regional round of the Division III girls soccer playoffs. Senior Addie Flavin scored her 11th goal — a key highlight in the win. The American Press
- ➤ The Cowboys beat Incarnate Word 81-64 at Townsley Law Arena on Saturday. Coach Armstrong said the team's 20-2 second-half run allowed them to overcome an early loss and return to form. The American Press
- ➤ St. Louis Catholic (ranked No. 3) shut out Patrick Taylor-Science Tech (ranked No. 30) 8-0 to open the Division III boys soccer playoffs on Thursday at Cowgirl Field. 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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