Good morning, Lake Charles.

The Welsh McBurney Memorial Library held its carnival-themed grand opening celebration on Saturday—featuring games, crafts, food, live music, and prizes for local community members.

The new 2,875-square-foot addition offers improved accessibility and modern amenities for programs.

At SOWELA Technical Community College, students can transfer their SACSCOC-accredited associate degree credits to four-year schools through Louisiana transfer degrees and sixteen transfer agreements—helping them enter bachelor’s programs as juniors while saving money.

The college offers low tuition and holistic advising as it registers students for Fall 2025.

The Sulphur City Council voted at a special meeting to fund Region 5 STEM summer camps that serve hundreds of parish students — Mayor Mike Danahay said the funds will cover teachers’ salaries and support program expansion in collaboration with the Calcasieu Parish School Board.

The over 200-page Senate Bill SB244 passed through committee Tuesday and will reorganize the Department of Energy and Natural Resources by merging parts of HB 601 and HB 694 — the bill also updates cleanup, water management, and eminent domain rules for carbon sequestration wells, and it is set to move to the House floor on Monday.

Louisiana’s Senate Bill 14 passed unanimously and now heads to Gov. Landry’s desk, setting new nutrition rules for schools, food manufacturers, and restaurants.

The law will ban certain additives from school meals starting (2027-2028), require QR codes on food labels and seed oil disclosure in menus in 2028, and add one hour of nutrition training for healthcare providers beginning January 1, 2026.

Cajun Cowboy Cluster of Dog Shows

8 AM — Lake Charles Event Center — Cost Varies — Experience the excitement of dog shows brought to you by local kennel clubs in a festive atmosphere.

T-Gator Triathlon

7-11 a.m. — Sam Houston Jones State Park — Registration fees vary — Experience the thrill of the beloved T-Gator Triathlon with options for both individuals and relay teams.

Movie and a Craft

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Prien Lake Mall — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a morning of crafting and movie magic together.

Lake Charles Food Distribution

2-4 p.m. — 1225 2nd Street — Free food access — Support the local community with essential food distribution services.

Wayne Toups and Zydecajun Concert

7-9 p.m. — Jellystone Park™ Lake Charles — $15 at the door — Experience an exciting evening of Zydeco music under the stars.