Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Lake Charles.
🏘️ Community
Beloved anchor Cynthia Arceneaux is retiring this August after a historic 40-year career at KPLC (a local TV station) that broke barriers in Lake Charles media.
Colleagues praise her influence as the newsroom looks ahead to continuing her legacy.
Southwest Louisiana will celebrate Juneteenth with a week of community events in Lake Charles and surrounding parishes, featuring a parade, art exhibit, health equity day, kid fit Olympics, movie night, bingo, talent show, comedy performance, family day with concert and cook-off, plus a cleanup, running June 14 to 20.
A Lake Charles pregnancy center will host a Father's Day barbecue on Sunday, Jun.
21 at its facility (an event aimed at celebrating local families and strengthening community connections).
🎓 Education
McNeese has opened applications for its Fall 2026 semester.
Prospective students are invited to apply online today to meet admission deadlines.
🏛️ Government
Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury reviewed a $2,500 funding request from SWLA Economic Development Alliance CEO Scott Walker to support a (Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard, Allen, Jeff Davis) housing study addressing workforce and growth needs.
The Finance Committee will decide at 5 p.m. on June 10.
📰 Lifestyle
With summer heat rising, experts advise homeowners to set their thermostat at about 78 degrees and then adjust for comfort, while locals sometimes prefer a cooler setting in the 60s — prompting reminders to change filters every 30-90 days and clear outdoor units to optimize AC performance.
🏈 Sports
Lake Charles sports fans can enjoy three baseball events this month as youth tournaments will host the Jennie Finch and Perfect Game Bayou World Series from June 11 to 14 in Sulphur and other ballparks, and the Gumbeaux Gators will play 11 home games at Joe Miller Ballpark in town.
The Donaldson brothers powered Sam Houston to its second straight state baseball title in a game that showcased their skill & determination.
Their performance led to a championship win in a tightly contested final.
🎉 Lake Charles Events
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Dusty Slay Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the observational and blue-collar humor of Southern comedian Dusty Slay.
Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators vs. San Antonio River Monsters
7-11 p.m. — Joe Miller Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Gumbeaux Gators as they battle the River Monsters in an exciting game of local sports action.
Collective Soul Live Concert
7-11:30 p.m. — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — 21+ event — Celebrate three decades of Collective Soul's music at this lively concert.
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