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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra will end its 67th season with a special concert when BonaVox, a group of professional singers from Southwest Louisiana, performs Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen & shows Ritual Fire Dance and The Grand Canyon Suite. The event will be held Saturday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. at Tritico Theatre in Shearman Fine Arts Annex. CBS Lake Charles
- ➤ The Lake Charles Symphony is hosting Bingo de Mayo on Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Treasures of Marilyn's with bingo, live music, a nacho bar, drinks and prizes; each ticket supports LCSO programs — the fundraiser offers a fun-filled afternoon for all. CBS Lake Charles
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grateful Dave’s Foundation hosted Earth Fest on Friday with a kick-off party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. for a $15 entry fee—today the free main festival will feature local bands playing from 2 p.m. until midnight on the 700 block of Ryan Street—to boost environmental awareness. The American Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana lawmakers are proposing House Bill 420 to dissolve the Independent Party—shifting about 149,464 voters to a no party registration so they can vote in next April's closed primaries. The Advocate
- ➤ Early voting for the May 3 election begins today and runs through April 26 across Southwest Louisiana. Voters can cast ballots from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.—except on April 20—at voter registrar offices and other designated sites in Calcasieu Parish, and absentee ballot requests are due by Tuesday, April 29. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Riley Green Concert
7-11 p.m. — Lake Charles Event Center — From $118+ — Enjoy a night of country music with Riley Green at a local venue.
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Princess Day
— Time Range — Almosta Ranch LLC — $40 entry — Experience a magical day filled with princess-themed fun for all ages.
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In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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