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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles offers a busy weekend with a French dance featuring Cajun legend Jesse Lege Friday from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, country star Josh Turner performing Saturday at 8:00 pm at the Golden Nugget's Grand Event Center, and McNeese basketball hosting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Saturday at Townsley Law Arena. Gator 99.5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Safety upgrades at the I-10 detour in Westlake have effectively stopped truck crashes since Feb. 4, according to Westlake Police and DOTD — the improvements include rumble strips, improved signage, stop signs, and a 119-decibel siren that alerts approaching trucks, with costs falling on drivers. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Several local churches provided Ashes-to-Go services on Ash Wednesday, allowing parishioners to quickly receive their ashes outside of traditional services (many adapted their schedules for those with busy mornings). 7 KPLC
- ➤ Grammy Award winner Wayne Toups will perform live at Jellystone RV Park and Resort in Lake Charles on Saturday, March 7 (event listing confirms an all-day celebration) offering a weekend of live music, food, and outdoor activities for family and friends. Gator 99.5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in SOWELA’s Digital Arts program created the children’s book A Cat’s Tail (a story of a tail-less cat who learns his uniqueness) as a class project; the book launch will take place on Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Southwest Louisiana Children’s Museum in Lake Charles, with proceeds benefiting a Digital Arts scholarship. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night at McNeese State's Cowgirl Field, the third-ranked Saints overcame a rare deficit with three unanswered second-half goals to defeat E.D. White 3-1 in the Division III quarterfinals, earning their first semifinal trip since 2023 as they prepare to face Loyola Prep in Shreveport. The American Press
- ➤ McNeese State Cowgirls, riding a record 15 game win streak, face Texas Rio Grande Valley tonight at Townsley Law Arena in a contest that could clinch a share of the Southland Conference title (the Vaqueros are considered a strong rival) with coach Ayla Guzzardo warning of a tough game. The American Press
- ➤ McNeese softball team won its third straight game on Wednesday when it beat South Alabama in Mobile, and it will host Houston + Missouri at Joe Miller Field this weekend as part of the Cajun AC Louisiana Classic. The American Press
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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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Banners 2026 Presents: Orchid-Stra
12-6 p.m. — F.G. Bulber Auditorium — Admission varies — Experience a stunning orchid exhibition presented by the Calcasieu Orchid Society.
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Swan Lake
7-10 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the enchanting ballet of Swan Lake performed live.
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