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Lake Charles
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A tour of Southwest Louisiana Black-owned businesses is set to launch soon and will offer local residents a chance to learn about culture and new ventures. The event will visit key spots in the region (schedule details pending). 7 KPLC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local farmer Paul Habetz said crawfish season began slow but is now shaping up thanks to high demand during Lent — shops are preparing to supply seafood Fridays. The season is expected to be productive as families look forward to enjoying mudbugs. 7 KPLC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Crawfish season has begun and KPLC will update weekly prices for boiled and live crawfish in Lake Charles, with rates ranging from $4.25 to $9.99 per pound; residents can email KPLC to include their favorite listings. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a ruling by the federal court that sided against the ACLU, Louisiana public schools started posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms on Friday, Feb. 20. Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office sent out guidance (including constitutional poster examples) to help schools comply with the law. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Louisiana’s Department of Health announced that SNAP participants can no longer use benefits to buy soft drinks, energy drinks, or candy (pilot aims to encourage healthier options) starting Wednesday, Feb. 25. The American Press
- ➤ A $15 million renovation of West Sallier Street is set to begin in 60 days and take 18 months, expanding the roadway from Marine Street to Lake Street and adding drainage, new water and wastewater systems, plus a 10-foot walking and biking trail that will connect to a citywide plan. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LDH launched Project M.O.M. (Maternal Overdose Mortality Project) to help hospitals reduce opioid overdose deaths in pregnant women, working with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women. The program aims to cut deaths by 80% over the next three years and lessen the stigma around addiction. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A follow-up inspection on Feb. 11 confirmed downtown Wendy’s is now rodent-free after management hired pest control and began remodeling—no rodent droppings were found in the food area. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU rallied from a late deficit to beat Indiana 14 to 7 in the Liv Like Lou Jax College Baseball Classic on Friday as Zach Yorke's 3 run homer sparked a 9 run eighth inning and the Tigers came back after trailing for the first time this season. The American Press
- ➤ McNeese State faces Texas A&M Corpus Christi at Townsley Law Arena today at 7:00 p.m. on ESPNU as the Cowboys aim to secure the #2 seed in the Southland Conference tournament in a nationally televised match. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Freshman Malayna Daigle hit her first college home run — a game-winning grand slam — in McNeese’s 5 to 3 win over Missouri on Friday, Feb. 20 at Joe Miller Park. The hit broke a tie in the bottom of the sixth as Cowgirls rallied twice to secure their fifth win. The American Press
- ➤ On Thursday, local girls and boys high school basketball teams competed in bi-district playoffs, with Sulphur defeating Barbe 49-27 and other schools posting key stats across divisions. The report published Friday highlighted scores and standout performances from Divisions I to Class C. 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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