Good morning, Lake Charles.

Live at the Lakefront will hold a one-day concert event on Saturday, April 11 at a new venue between Crying Eagle Lakefront and Port Wonder, with headliner Uncle Lucius performing.

Additional details on supporting acts + sponsorships will be released soon.

The McNeese State Banners Series launches its 34-year season on March 1 with an opening reception from 3-5 p.m. at Historic City Hall, featuring music, readings, and culinary art for all to enjoy.

Retired art professor Lisa Reinauer (McNeese State University) is presenting her solo exhibit “A Certain Slant of Light” at Historic City Hall, where over 30 acrylic paintings explore natural and artificial light; the exhibit runs until April 4.

Amazon is building a $12 billion data center in Caddo Parish, announced Monday, Feb.

23, with construction set to begin soon to support cloud services and local tech jobs. The project will create about 540 on-site jobs + support 1,700 additional roles, boosting regional economic growth.

The EPA scrapped a key climate rule on Feb.

12 that may make insurance more expensive and hurricanes stronger for Lake Charles residents. Local businesses and families now face more weather risks as they plan ahead.

Chase Fontenont, whose childhood struggles inspired him to pursue a career in law enforcement, is training to join the Lake Charles Police and invites interested locals to attend open try-outs on Saturday, Feb.

28.

The USDA announced programs to assist local farmers and livestock producers recover from January’s winter ice storm, with deadlines on March 1 for livestock claims and within 90 days for tree replanting.

Eligible producers should review the requirements to secure assistance.

Guaranty Corporation bought a 4.8-acre parcel on Burbank Drive for $1.65 million, and permits were given for a 120-foot radio tower and a 25,000 sqft building to offer future options.

The company said it has no plans to leave its longtime headquarters (used for 75 years).

The Cowboys kept their title hopes alive with a 75 to 68 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley at Townsley Law Arena Monday night—boosting their momentum with a key 10 to 0 run at halftime.

They now trail the Lumberjacks by one game with two remaining and will play New Orleans on Saturday.

Today, the McNeese State Cowgirls host No. 17 LSU at Joe Miller Field with first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. The team, holding a 12-5 record, will test their skills as coach James Landreneau said the game brings energy to the community (a traditional matchup).

Local teams competed Monday in the LHSAA girls' regional basketball playoffs, with scores including Terrebonne's 34-32 win over Sulphur (non-select division) and Lake Arthur's 66-29 victory.

Many schools remain in the playoffs as their seasons continue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swan Lake

7-10 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the enchanting ballet of Swan Lake performed live.

Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. McNeese State Cowboys Baseball

6 PM — Joe Miller Ballpark — Check local listings for ticket prices — Witness a thrilling Southland Conference matchup as McNeese kicks off their series against Southeastern Louisiana.

AMP Monster Truck Thunder Slam

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of monster trucks in a roaring showdown.