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Lake Charles
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of orchids will fill the historic F.G. Bulber Auditorium on March 14-15 during a three-way event by McNeese Banners Series, Lake Charles Symphony and Calcasieu Orchid Society, offering a free orchid show + ticketed concert and a silent auction of unique items. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU beat Dartmouth 3-0 on Sunday with sophomore William Schmidt (3-0) striking out nine with no walks and rightfielder Jake Brown adding a solo home run and RBI-double. LSU will face Northeastern today at 6:30 p.m. on SECN+. The American Press
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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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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.
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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.
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Southeastern Louisiana Lions vs. McNeese State Cowboys Men's Baseball
1 p.m. — Joe Miller Ballpark — Admission varies — Catch the thrilling series finale as both teams battle for crucial conference standings.
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NJCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball National Championship
Various times — The Legacy Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness the top junior college teams battle for national glory in women's basketball.
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