Good morning, Lake Charles.

SPAR Waterpark in Sulphur will open exclusively for District 3 residents (Celebrate Sulphur campaign) from May 23 to May 31, and the park will welcome all visitors on select days in June.

A doorbell camera captured a 7-year-old who quickly alerted his nanny + family when his cousin had a seizure in the pool, prompting Houston River Fire to secure his cousin's safety.

He was honored with a Certificate of Life Saving and a badge on his school awards day.

St. Huckleberry Animal Fund will give away 1,000 bags of premium cat food on Friday, May 29 at Oak Park Square Shopping Center (3202 Gerstner Memorial Drive) starting at 1:00 p.m. The nonprofit celebrates its fifth anniversary in partnership with Stella and Chewy’s, with food available while supplies last.

The Avenue of Flags event returns for Memorial Day featuring the largest flag display in the nation (set up by local organizers) to honor veterans and celebrate community spirit in Lake Charles.

A seven-year-old was honored for saving his cousin’s life during a pool seizure on May 20; local officials praised his quick action and bravery.

Local startups like Natrx, RCoast and Glass Half Full are developing climate tech to protect Louisiana's sinking coastline.

They will build breakwaters, use drones to gather coastal data and recycle glass to rebuild land, showing local innovation to fight erosion.

Gyth Rigdon, the Louisiana country singer and former The Voice finalist — has announced upcoming tour dates via social media.

His planned shows will bring his mix of Southern rock and country to Southwest Louisiana, exciting fans long awaiting his return.

Officials announced a gator lottery coming this fall to help manage a growing alligator population (a result of successful conservation efforts) as details on participation will be shared soon.

A new recreational alligator hunting lottery — part of a law aimed at managing Louisiana’s growing gator population — will start Oct.

1. The program will select 5,000 hunters to receive two tags each and include safety education for first-time participants.

Legal Corner advises that cash buyers are not required to get a title search when buying property but should have a lawyer review the title (to help avoid issues with liens, heirs, or improper deeds).

The McNeese Cowboys will face Lamar in a conference championship series for an NCAA Tournament spot.

Game 1 starts today at 6:00 p.m. at Lamar’s home in Beaumont.

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.