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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SWLA held a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25 to honor fallen service members as veterans and families gathered at a local memorial in Lake Charles. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Today, 1,265 flags are raised at Orange Grove-Graceland Cemetery on Broad Street for the annual Avenue of Flags display in honor of Memorial Day, with flags set to be retired at 5:00 p.m. A Memorial Day ceremony is held at 11 a.m. at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings. 7 KPLC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders are fueling Lake Area business growth — Dr. Khan joined Ochsner Christus Health, Dr. Orsot became executive director at McNeese State University’s Office of Enrollment Management, ReCon launched an HR division, and Megan Majors was promoted to lead Dynamic Dimensions Fitness Centers. The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local broadcast honored a hometown hero in a Memorial Day special that aired on Monday, May 25. The program celebrated the hero’s service and brought community members together in a touching tribute (organizers offered additional details). 7 KPLC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana motorists faced fuel costs above $4.00 per gallon on Memorial Day, with prices averaging $4.05 on Friday - 50 cents less than the national average. Experts explained that international trade factors drove the higher prices, which may remain for several more months. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles students earned academic honors this spring at several institutions; Caleb Blankenship made Delta State’s president’s list while Reese Manuel joined an honors program and local seniors received Sasol scholarships and dean’s list recognition. The American Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Jeff Landry signed House Bill 286 into law with unanimous bipartisan support from the Legislature — the law requires K-12 schools to offer early career exposures, such as surveys and guest speakers, to help students explore in-demand fields in our community. 7 KPLC
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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