Good morning, Lake Charles.

The town of Welsh honored three local young men on Saturday, March 7, after they saved a man injured in January when his boat capsized on Lacassine Bayou.

Tyler Broussard + Jaxson Meche + Beau Hixson earned recognition at a council meeting for their quick response.

Tech giants Meta & Amazon are building major data centers in north Louisiana as state & local officials provide billions in tax breaks to attract jobs & investment; Meta broke ground on a $27 billion campus while Amazon plans a $12 billion facility near Shreveport.

Bell City's Bruins lost 51-50 to Pitkin in the Class B championship game on Friday at the LHSAA tournament in Hammond while Pitkin earned its first state title since 1995.

Washington-Marion beat John F.

Kennedy 68-52 in its final game at Clyde Wilkins Gym — they earned a spot in the state tournament for the first time since 2017. They will face No. 2 Peabody in the Select Division II semifinals on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Burton Complex.

Late last night, LaGrange lost to Wossman in the state final (Mar.

7) as they were unable to mount a comeback, ending their season.

Westlake ended its season in the state tournament on Friday in Hammond after losing 44-36 to French Settlement in the Non-select Division III finals.

The Rams shot 44 percent from the field but struggled with cold spells that cost them key runs near the end of the game.

The McNeese Cowgirls defeated Lamar 8-0 in a 5-inning game on Saturday, Mar.

7 at Joe Miller Field (Beaumont) as they improved to a 19-7 record while chasing an unprecedented fifth straight Southland Conference title. The team will travel to Ruston to face Louisiana Tech on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

Rum Revival 2026

— March 26-28 — The Country Club at The Golden Nugget — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the flavors of rum, tequila, and Caribbean cuisine in Lake Charles.

Incarnate Word vs. McNeese State Cowgirls Softball

3-7 p.m. — Cowgirl Diamond — Check tickets for pricing — Witness a key Southland matchup as the Cowgirls showcase their strength and teamwork on the field.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

6-9 p.m. — Southlake Theater — Tickets available — Experience a magical evening of live music from iconic British rock legends under candlelight.