Good morning, Lake Charles.

Renovation of the old Welsh High School home economics cottage is nearly complete—friends of the Welsh Museum said the project is about 89% done and will finish by the end of May with a dedication ceremony planned for June.

The renovated building will be renamed the Hazel Benoit Center for Home and Family and will offer community programs at West Hudspeth and South Kennedy.

On April 6, 2025, Calcasieu Correctional Center booked several suspects including Derrick Moore from Port Arthur charged with a third offense DWI and Lake Charles residents facing charges such as burglary, drug possession, domestic abuse and battery — additional arrests involved firearm violations, in-state detainers and resisting officers.

On April 5, Calcasieu Correctional Center in Lake Charles booked 10 individuals, with six arrested for illegal use of weapons or dangerous instruments, one held on a probation detainer, and three charged with domestic abuse and related offenses + all suspects are local residents from Lake Charles and Sulphur +.

Chevron was ordered to pay $744.6 million to restore damage to southeast Louisiana coastal wetlands after a jury ruled its long-running actions violated state coastal management laws—this verdict may lead to further lawsuits as Chevron plans to appeal.

For nearly two decades, Calcasieu Parish has used an Adult Drug Treatment Court to help non-violent offenders stop using drugs and rebuild family ties — the program follows a four-phase, 18-month process with daily drug screenings and house arrest until phase three.

Judge David Ritchie co-founded the court to protect children from the effects of drug abuse and noted the program’s low recidivism and many drug-free babies.

Easton Dowell’s double in the bottom of the ninth gave Larry Edwards the winning run as the Cowboys swept UNO 3 to 2 on Sunday at Joe Miller Ballpark.

McNeese improved its record to 23 wins and 5 losses and extended an eight-game winning streak—the team will play at Houston on Wednesday night and face Incarnate Word over the weekend.

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.