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Lake Charles
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital, pharmacist Beth Golson and nurse Annie Johnson (mother and daughter) built their careers on a foundation of love and hard work. They celebrate Mother's Day today and share warm advice on caring for family. 7 KPLC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Catalyst Bank CEO Joe Zanco said Louisiana is due for a 10-year run as the bank announces plans to acquire Lakeside Bank in Calcasieu Parish later this year to more than double its size+ add local jobs. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A report by Louisiana Kids Matter finds the school funding system outdated because it does not direct enough money to high-need schools, and state education officials including Superintendent Cade Brumley said the proposed changes are unworkable without more input; more discussion on funding reforms is expected in coming weeks. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, doctors at a Lake Charles surgical center used new AI technology to detect colon cancer faster. The breakthrough aims to improve diagnosis + treatment for patients. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cowgirls will open regional play in the NCAA softball tournament next weekend in College Station at 3:30 p.m. Lake Charles time, streaming on ESPN after winning their 10th Southland Conference title. The American Press
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not what happens to you, but how you interpret what happens to you.
~ Alfred Adler
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