Good morning, Lake Charles.

On April 18, 2025, Calcasieu Correctional Center booked 11 individuals from Lake Charles and Amite on charges such as domestic abuse battery, criminal damage to property, and resisting officers — the booking report detailed additional offenses for each arrestee.

Governor Jeff Landry and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple clashed over House Bill 576—an auto insurance measure that would let the commissioner block high rate increases; lawmakers passed the bill in committee as debates continue over lowering costs.

Landry said the bill is needed to hold insurance companies accountable while Temple warned it could drive insurers away.

Lopez and Blackwell combined to pitch a 3-1 win for McNeese on Saturday, April 19 at Joe Miller Ballpark, limiting Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to one run and five hits in the game.

Lopez, in his first start since injury, pitched 4⅓ innings with five strikeouts while Blackwell recorded his third save to secure McNeese's fifth straight Southland Conference series win.

The McNeese Cowgirls swept East Texas A&M on Saturday with a 6—3 win at Joe Miller Field that clinched home field for a round of the Southland Conference postseason mini-tournament.

Nyjah Fontenot drove in three runs with a triple while head coach James Landreneau noted the win capped an 11-game home win streak.

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.

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.

Princess Day

— Time Range — Almosta Ranch LLC — $40 entry — Experience a magical day filled with princess-themed fun for all ages.