Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
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🏘️ Community
The Better Business Bureau of Southwest Louisiana hosted a free drive-thru Shred Fest at Prien Lake Mall on Saturday, May 2, letting residents securely dispose of up to three boxes of sensitive documents with on-site shredding provided by Reliable Document Storage & Shredding.
💼 Business
KPLC will return on DISH after an agreement reached Friday, May 2 (yesterday) to restore its local broadcast service for subscribers, ensuring viewers access to local news and programming.
🏈 Sports
The LHSAA state softball tournament finals are set with championship games across divisions scheduled at various fields — fans can watch matchups such as Hahnville versus Live Oak at 3 p.m. on Field 14 and North DeSoto versus Brusly at noon on Field 13.
Saturday’s SWLA baseball quarterfinals produced exciting outcomes across divisions—Division I series between #8 Dutchtown and #1 Barbe is tied 1-1 with a game three scheduled for today at 1 p.m., while Sam Houston won 2-0 and will host Destrehan in the semifinals next week.
On Saturday, May 2, McNeese edged Nicholls 6 to 5 in the Lake Charles Bracket of the Southland Conference Tournament as right-hander Maddie Taylor threw 6⅓ innings and earned her fifth save at Joe Miller Field — a win that advanced her team to the championship round.
The LHSAA softball state tournament kicked off yesterday at Frasch Park in Sulphur + local teams posted scores of Hicks 2, Quitman 5, Anacoco 9, Stanley 6, Grand Lake 1, Oak Grove 16, Iota 4, and North Desoto 9.
On Saturday, local teams played in the LHSAA baseball state playoffs as scores showed close contests among schools (Dutchtown, Walker, Kinder, Iota).
The series of games highlighted strong competition from Lake Charles' baseball community.
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Wellness On The Water 5K
8 AM – 2 PM — Lake Charles Civic Center — Registration info available — Perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike to enjoy a scenic race on the water.
Swing for the Spectrum
8 AM – 2 PM — Contraband Bayou Golf Club — Fundraising event — Tee off to support safe housing for adults on the autism spectrum in Southwest Louisiana.
Masters Of Illusion
8-11 p.m. — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — All Ages — Experience an enchanting evening of magic and wonder with the Masters of Illusion.
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