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Lake Charles
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Lake Charles offers events including Wayne Toups performing at Jellystone RV Park on Saturday and an MMA fight with American Kombat Alliance at the Golden Nugget on March 7. Rick Springfield will perform at L'Auberge Casino Resort on Sunday — McNeese Athletics host baseball beginning Friday. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Scotty Schadler marks two years on Gator 99.5 today, sharing how he balanced an early morning radio show with his engineering job + community ties. He thanks local fans and colleagues for their ongoing support and for making every broadcast special. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Travis Tritt, a famous country singer, will perform in Lake Charles on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Golden Nuggets Grand Event Center at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday (Mar. 6) at 10:00 a.m. Gator 99.5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today the Agricultural commissioner warned that federal immigration caps are causing a labor shortage in the local crawfish industry, and some producers worry that global conflict may further reduce available workers. 7 KPLC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 300 students visited SOWELA Technical Community College today for the second annual criminal justice day, where they experienced K-9 demos, SWAT operations, and a State Police helicopter landing (applications for law enforcement positions are open). 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Larry Johnson broke a 44-year-old record to become McNeese's top freshman scorer, earning his second Southland Conference Player of the Week award, while the Cowboys and Cowgirls will rest ahead of tournaments, with the Cowboys set to tip off Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. + the Cowgirls beginning soon after. The American Press
- ➤ During Tuesday’s regional round of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association playoffs, several Southwest Louisiana boys basketball teams suffered narrow losses in closely contested games while six teams, including Washington-Marion, St. Louis Catholic, Lake Arthur, Lacassine, Hathaway, and Singer, advanced to the quarterfinals. 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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