Good morning, Lake Charles.

On April 3, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested several people for charges like drug possession, theft, battery and other offenses — bond amounts ranged from $8,000 to $107,500.

The search for a missing non-verbal 4-year-old in Sulphur ended — police located the child safe at a nearby residence, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said.

A booking report from Calcasieu Correctional Center on April 2 shows multiple individuals face charges including theft, domestic abuse, drug offenses and second-degree murder—others are booked for probation violations, contempt and obstructing court orders.

Lake Charles Little Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Crimes of the Heart— a dark comedy about family secrets— today at Southlake Theater, 4720 Nelson Road, with shows on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Joy Klumppace returns as director to close this season with the production.

Lake Charles Event Center will host Cyphacon starting Friday, April 11—its 13th annual fan-run pop culture event featuring celebrity guests, musical performances, charity auctions, an eSports arena, board gaming and over 100 hours of panels and programming.

Michelin and Travel South USA announced today that the MICHELIN Guide American South will launch in 2025 across six states—Louisiana included—with Visit Lake Charles partnering to review local restaurants for the guide.

Anonymous inspectors are already visiting restaurants as they search for culinary gems, and the full restaurant selection will be revealed later this year at the ceremony.

Researchers at Colorado State University forecast an above average hurricane season for 2025 with 17 named storms + 9 hurricanes, including 4 major hurricanes, driven by warm Atlantic temperatures and a weakening La Niña; they said there is a 33% chance of a major storm striking the Gulf Coast and forecast updates will come on June 11, July 9 and Aug. 6.

Louisiana native Cade Cole will be sworn in at 5 p.m. today at the old Calcasieu courthouse as the youngest associate justice on the state Supreme Court—he ran unopposed to fill the vacancy left by former justice Jimmy Genovese.

Cole, who has served as a tax judge and attorney from Lake Charles, is the second person from Calcasieu Parish in 100 years to join the court.

Today, the opening ceremonies of the 2025 Special Olympics Southwest Louisiana Area Spring Games began at 9:30 a.m. at McNeese Track Stadium in Lake Charles when law enforcement delivered the torch that athletes from 10 parishes carried around the track.

Competitions will start at 3 p.m. with free admission and John Bridges and Rhonda Kitchens serving as hosts—inviting local fans to cheer on the competitors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dolly Run 5K for Reading

1:00 PM – 4:59 PM — 815 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA — Registration required — Run or walk a picturesque 3.1-mile course in downtown Lake Charles to promote literacy.

Rollin’ on the River Car Show

9 AM – 2 PM — Sam Houston Jones State Park — Free entry — Experience a showcase of cars, trucks, and motorcycles while enjoying food trucks and exciting raffles.