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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will host its annual Fish Fry for Haiti on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Outreach House (corner of Kirkman and S. Division) to serve take-out dinners from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and every sale supports Saint Mathieu Ecole Episcopale in Bégin. The American Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In Richard, Savoy Farms and co-founder Laney King of The Crawfish App say middlemen known as the docks set weekly crawfish prices as demand is expected to rise during Lent, leaving farmers with little control over pricing. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A letter from 2010 by the New Orleans Archdiocese confirms alligator is considered seafood, allowing Catholics to enjoy gator dishes on today’s Lenten Friday in local parishes (a rule that reflects Louisiana’s culinary heritage). 7 KPLC
- ➤ Rock icon Gene Simmons will perform at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles tonight at 8:00 p.m. (he invited local fans via social media with a promise of surprises) as his band takes the stage. Gator 99.5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ LDOTD will close lanes on U.S. 90 at the PPG Drive Exit ramp and on I-10 Westbound west of Exit 30A from 8 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday for rail work. The I-210 flyover ramp will close from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday for light poles. The American Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Calcasieu Parish has begun distributing $1 million from a national opioid settlement to 12 local organizations fighting addiction, following a survey that revealed major gaps in treatment services. One recipient, Project Trey, is launching *Rise Recovery* to help locals maintain their recovery. 7 KPLC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ After Mardi Gras ended, locals in Lake Charles and Sulphur embrace Lent by swapping king cake for crawfish boils and enjoying fish fries, family gatherings, and slower nights. Gator 99.5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McNeese Cowgirls clinched a share of the Southland Conference title last night with a 60-53 win over RGV, led by Ty Sibley's 26 points and Jalencia Pierre's flawless free throws (completing a 16-win streak); the team will face Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Saturday at 1 p.m. to vie for the title. The American Press
- ➤ Olympian Aleah Finnegan kicked off the One World One Love International gymnastics meet yesterday at the Lake Charles Event Center; over 740 gymnasts are competing through Feb. 21 in 10 sessions showcasing all skill levels. Hosted by LR Productions, the event inspires teamwork and growth in our local gymnastics community. 7 KPLC
- ➤ McNeese State will celebrate Senior Night on Monday by honoring players Javohn Garcia and D.J. Richards, who are set to finish their careers as the school’s winningest players and pillars of the Cowboys’ legacy. 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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