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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Easter 2025 celebrations will bring free egg hunts and themed festivals to Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. Events include a citywide hunt at Hillcrest Park on April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, a family festival at GP’s Creative Corner on April 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., an adult hunt with a Neon Era 80s theme on April 19, and a hunt at Heritage Square in Sulphur on April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Gator 99.5

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Louisiana State Police confirmed one person died in a crash on La. 397 near Mary Ann Street in Calcasieu Parish Monday evening—details remain limited.  7 KPLC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • After Hurricane Laura damaged its old station on Thompson Street, Iowa’s Volunteer Fire Department is planning to build a new fire station on Hwy. 90—next to the Iowa Family Dollar in town. The new station will have sleeping quarters, utility rooms and showers for volunteers and will help improve response times in areas once slowed by a train.  7 KPLC
  • The Supreme Court seemed divided Monday over a challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map — which added a second Black majority district — and several conservative justices said they may vote to throw out the map to limit Voting Rights Act lawsuits; a decision is expected by late June.  The American Press

SPORTS NEWS

  • McNeese State has hired Bill Armstrong, a former Baylor and LSU assistant under Will Wade, as its next head coach—his appointment will be formally announced later today in Lake Charles.  Gator 99.5
  • Young Kinder fisherman Thomas Deshotels caught an 11.53-pound bass during a fishing trip with his father on March 8th in Housen Bay—he learned the fish had been tagged in January by a Lake Charles man as part of the Toledo Bend Lunker Bass program and now looks to chase another big catch soon.  7 KPLC

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Frank Foster Live Concert

    8:00-9:30 p.m. | Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino | Tickets available via UNATION | Enjoy an evening of live music with Frank Foster in a vibrant casino setting.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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  • Virtual Tour of Senior Living

    9 AM - 7 PM | Tower Oaks Apartments | Free entry | Explore the best senior living experiences with award-winning care and activities.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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  • CeCe Winans Concert

    7-9 p.m. — Glad Tidings Church — Tickets available — Experience an inspiring live performance by the renowned gospel artist CeCe Winans.

    Thu, 4/3/25

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  • Dru Hill Concert

    7-11 p.m. — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating R&B vibes of the legendary group Dru Hill.

    Fri, 4/4/25

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  • CYPHACON 2025

    5-9 p.m. — Lake Charles Event Center — Admission fee applicable — Celebrate the fun and creativity at the 13th annual CYPHACON event filled with excitement and entertainment.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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  • SWLA's Annual Yoga Fest

    11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Drew Park — Admission details not specified — Celebrate movement, mindfulness, and community at Lake Area's largest yoga fest.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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  • Bunny at the Barn Egg Hunt

    8-10 p.m. — Eastern Dr, Lake Charles, LA — $10 per Child, $5 per Adult — Enjoy an evening of egg hunting with prizes, food, and guided pet play.

    Sun, 4/13/25

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  • Easter Family Fun Fest

    11 AM – 3 PM — Crying Eagle Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a day of Easter festivities perfect for the whole family.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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