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Lake Charles
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last Tuesday, May 5, Lake Charles radio host Mike Soileau received a refinished piece of wooden bleacher from LaGrange High School's former football stadium at Allstar Buick GMC when Danny Terro tracked him down after hearing his on-air remark & presented the cherished local keepsake. Gator 99.5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Twanie’s Terrific Treats is moving from downtown at 206 W 11th Street to a new site at 3625 Nelson Road in South Lake Charles, with an opening date to be announced soon. The new space will offer customers more room to enjoy popular treats. Gator 99.5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Acclaimed singer-songwriter Stoney LaRue will bring his signature Red Dirt sound to Golden Nugget Lake Charles on Friday, May 15. The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. with comp tickets available from 4:00 p.m. and doors opening at 7:00 p.m. for fans 21 and up. Gator 99.5
- ➤ British travel influencers Josh and Jase will perform live at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30. Their first visit last year introduced them to local food & culture, and tickets for the one-off show are selling fast. 7 KPLC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from French immersion programs at Prien Lake and Gillis schools competed today in a French spelling bee at Gillis Elementary, demonstrating strong bilingual skills and spelling challenging words (organizer Marie Guizonne said she hopes to hold the event for years). 7 KPLC
- ➤ Three semifinalists for McNeese State University’s presidential search are meeting with faculty, staff, community leaders, alumni and students today on campus and will attend committee interviews tomorrow in the Richard Student Union Ballroom. The candidates include Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Dr. Wayne Brumfield and State Sen. Mike Reese. 7 KPLC
- ➤ McNeese’s presidential search committee narrowed its field to three semifinalists on May 7, including Sen. Mike Reese, Dee Dee Anderson, and Wayne Brumfield. The committee will interview candidates on Tuesday and Wednesday with a final decision scheduled for May 19. The American Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Counselor Joel Daugherty in Lake Charles explains how living with intention can boost well-being by clarifying values and setting goals with tools like vision boards. His advice offers residents a simple plan for making more purposeful daily choices. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cowgirls won their 10-2 game over Lamar on Saturday, May 9 at Joe Miller Field and clinched their 10th SLC title + they will learn their NCAA Tournament destination Sunday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2. The American Press
- ➤ McNeese swept Northwestern State 9-0 Saturday at Joe Miller Ballpark as four home runs, including a grand slam by DJ Pinkerton, powered the win. The team will wait until Sunday for postseason placement and its next round of play. 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
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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