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Lake Charles
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historic Dixie Theatre in North Charles now has a new owner, Joshua Macer, who bought the venue with ACTS Theatre to honor his late wife + preserve this community landmark; renovation plans for nonprofit offices will be announced later this year while programming continues. 7 KPLC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McNeese State University posted a 5.2% rise in spring enrollment — its strongest increase in 16 years — while SOWELA Technical Community College reached a record 7.7% surge driven by high-demand workforce programs like aviation maintenance. Both institutions credit targeted support and new partnerships for their gains. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City offices and DPW services will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17 for Mardi Gras — trash pickup usually scheduled for Tuesday will occur on Wednesday, Feb. 18 while other routes follow their normal schedules. Gator 99.5
- ➤ The Calcasieu Parish School Board is meeting at 5 p.m. today in executive session to discuss a U.S. court summons regarding its decades-old desegregation order as directed by U.S. District Judge James D. Cain. Officials said any actions tonight will not include a vote on changing the order (KPLC will update later). 7 KPLC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hotel Lincoln is being renovated into 12 one-bedroom apartments with two commercial spaces and a nonprofit resource center. Completion is planned by year-end, though developer Anthony Kimble said rotted plaster and windows have posed challenges — prompting plans for updated windows and elevator upgrades. The Advocate
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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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Southland Conference Women's Championship Game
4-7 p.m. — Townsley Law Arena — Tickets from $75 — Experience thrilling college basketball as teams compete for the Southland Conference title.
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