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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The National Day of Prayer Luncheon will take place on May 1 at the Lake Charles Event Center at 11:30 a.m.—keynote speaker Nik Wallenda will walk a high-wire during the event organized by the Profit and Loss Association of SWLA. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bell City woman—Yvette Gragg Logan—had her 12-year sentence upheld after the court rejected her appeal for fatally shooting her husband in 2023 when he yelled at her for not putting his hunting gear away. The American Press
- ➤ Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested several individuals on Monday, April 7th for crimes including domestic abuse battery–strangulation, resisting an officer, public intimidation, theft and drug possession with bonds ranging from $6,000 to $490,000. The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music singer Larry Fleet will perform live in Lake Charles on Friday, August 1 at the Golden Nugget’s Grand Event Center—tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Fans can look forward to enjoying his energetic show and popular songs like 'Where I Find God'. Gator 99.5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local summer camps now offer diverse programs in Calcasieu and Beauregard with themed adventure experiences, art classes for K-8 students and inclusive sessions for special needs along with fire safety training for young children. Registration opens today for sessions running from June 2 to July 25 with Epic Adventure costing $350 (excluding observed holidays) and Camp Smiling FACES scheduled from June 2 to 5 (with a $65 fee). 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles attorney Cade R. Cole was sworn in as the 119th associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court on Monday, April 7th at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse in a packed investiture ceremony. He replaces former Justice James T. Genovese—who left the court to become president of Northwestern State University at Natchitoches—and becomes the second Calcasieu Parish attorney to serve on the court. The American Press
- ➤ On March 18, Netchoice filed a federal petition challenging a state law that will require Louisiana teens to verify their age and get parental consent to use popular social media sites—38 top platforms are included in the suit arguing it violates the First Amendment. The law is set for enforcement on July 1 but has been postponed as legal proceedings continue. The Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golfers will tee off at the Mardi Gras Golf Classic on May 23 at Koasati Pines Golf Course at the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start to support the Buddy Russ Foundation — founded in memory of a local radio host who battled cancer. Participants will also enjoy Mardi Gras-themed festivities and prizes throughout the event. Gator 99.5
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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