Good morning, Lake Charles.

Horace Bernard Sr. has spent over 50 years serving the community by maintaining vehicles and lending a hand on Sundays + saving neighbors from hardships, inspiring future generations with his strong work ethic and kindness.

His decades of dedication have fostered local support and mentorship.

Due to rough weather, the final Downtown at Sundown concert moves indoors to Sudduth Coliseum in the Lake Charles Event Center tonight from 6 to 10:15 p.m.—performers include Louisiana Surf Department and Infinite Bus with local art vendors and food trucks present.

Masters of Illusion will perform at Golden Nugget Lake Charles on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

The live show starts at 8:00 p.m. with doors opening at 7:00 p.m., welcomes all ages (21+ for alcohol) and offers grand stage illusions, comedy, and crowd interaction.

Brimstone Museum in Sulphur will host the free 9th annual Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival on Saturday, May 30, with independent film screenings, filmmaker panels, and special presentations—featuring a Bigfoot film block and a 100th anniversary screening of The Battling Kangaroo.

Golden Nugget Lake Charles added a second show for comedian Matt Mathews’ performance on Friday, Nov.

13, with the first show set to begin at 7:00 p.m. after doors open at (6:30 p.m.) and the added show to start at 9:30 p.m. after doors open at (9:10 p.m.).

Louisiana Economic Development finalized a $5.9M FastSites investment to upgrade Port of Vinton in Calcasieu Parish.

The project will add a 600-foot berth plus other upgrades to boost marine capacity by 20 barges a year and support Aclara Resources’ facility, with work finishing by early 2028.

Residents in Calcasieu Parish who are served by Waste Management will have trash collected as scheduled despite government offices closing on Memorial Day (May 25).

Residents should check local city schedules for any holiday sanitation changes.

On May 20, the Lake Charles City Council approved a variance that lets United Way of SWLA demolish 314 Broad St to expand its 815 Ryan St downtown facility; the nonprofit now plans to build a one-story structure with a larger sign (overturning an earlier recommendation).

The McNeese baseball team starts its SLC championship series against Lamar today, drawing local attention for the game.

A standoff on Highway 165 near Pollock ended peacefully, according to Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain.

McNeese State baseball rallied by winning seven of their last eight games and clinched the Hammond Bracket at the SLC Tournament; Coach Justin Hill (13-year leader) now opens their three game championship series today at Lamar in Beaumont, Texas.

Tickets for McNeese 2026 Rouge Et Blanc will go on sale soon, and local fans are encouraged to watch for updates on when and where they can purchase them.

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.