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Lake Charles
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carylss Fire received an AED donation on Feb. 21 that will enhance emergency response during cardiac events. Officials praised the contribution + said the device is expected to help save lives in future emergencies. 7 KPLC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McNeese NSBE will host its third annual Hackathon next week at McNeese campus for students and local tech enthusiasts to work on coding challenges; event details are expected soon. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Ritz Academy is hosting a chicken run to offer students a chance at free tuition. The event will take place at the academy campus in Lake Charles soon. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A lighting dedication ceremony was held yesterday at Elizabeth High for its baseball and softball fields, marking the installation of new lighting. Community leaders and school officials attended the event to highlight the upgrade. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Townsley Law Arena yesterday, the Cowboys beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 70-54 with freshman Larry Johnson's strong play while senior Javohn Garcia remains day-to-day (leg issues). The win gives McNeese the No. 2 seed for the Southland Tournament and they will host Rio Grande Valley Monday at 6:30 p.m. The American Press
- ➤ Friday high school sports saw local teams shine in basketball, baseball and softball contests; Barbe beat Sam Houston (83-67) and Hackberry’s D Murphy threw a no-hitter while other schools recorded key wins across districts. The American Press
- ➤ The Sulphur Tors opened the Non-select Division I girls basketball playoffs on Thursday, Feb. 19 with a 49-27 win over Barbe to advance to the regional round as Sianna Gunter scored 14 points. The American Press
- ➤ The McNeese Cowgirls clinched the Southland Conference regular season title outright with a 72-55 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday under new coach Ayla Guzzardo. The win extended their 17-game streak and marked Jalencia Pierre’s 1,000th career point. 7 KPLC
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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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