Good morning, Lake Charles.

The City of Lake Charles is preparing to host the Red, White, Blue & You Celebration on July 4 at the Lake Charles Event Center grounds.

The event will include live music, food trucks, games, a boat parade and fireworks — a festive gathering for locals to celebrate Independence Day.

The Sulphur Sunrise Rotary Club hosts a lip sync benefit Saturday evening for Lori Hess, who battles Stage 4 Colon Cancer, offering $10 admission ($5 for kids) and $1 votes; local leaders will perform to raise funds and show community support.

The annual Calcasieu Kennel Club Dog Show is underway in Lake Charles – local dog owners and judges host competitions and demonstrations.

Attendees enjoy watching the event today.

Blue Bell’s ice cream truck tour will offer free treats including ice cream, frozen snacks, and prizes near the Louisiana border.

The truck will stop in Southeast Texas from Monday, June 22 to Saturday, June 27 (times may change due to weather).

Delfin Midstream secured $5B to build the nation’s first floating LNG terminal off Cameron Parish, which will start production in 2030.

The mobile facility is designed to move in hurricanes + faces legal challenges from environmental groups.

Louisiana native James Landry Hébert stars as Harley in HBO’s Euphoria, showing his Cajun roots on screen.

He grew up in Lafayette and once worked on oil rigs before his film career took off (a nod to his local heritage) and now traces his journey from Acadiana to Hollywood.

Louisiana agriculture officials urged cattle ranchers to inspect their herds daily after a deadly New World Screwworm fly was found in a calf in La Plata, Texas last week — prompting caution to prevent economic harm to the local cattle industry.

Lake Charles trash pickup is changing for Juneteenth – trash normally collected on Thursday will happen on Wednesday, June 17 and Friday’s service will move to Thursday, June 18, while recycling will be closed on Friday, June 19 and resume on Monday, June 22.

Residents in Greenwich Village have long dealt with safety hazards and yard maintenance issues from downed AT&T utility covers.

AT&T will begin removal next week — a move aimed at addressing community concerns as the City stated it is not responsible for repairs.

Hurricane season is underway in Southwest Louisiana, so safety experts urge residents to keep generators outdoors at least 20 feet from homes (avoiding indoor use prevents carbon monoxide poisoning) and to let units cool before refueling to reduce fire risk.

McNeese baseball coach Justin Hill attended a Houston game on Friday, June 5, 2026, to watch his former players, including Bryan King (Astros) and Grant Anderson (Brewers) take the field.

Four ex-Cowboys reached the majors this season, showcasing the success of his program.

McNeese State basketball (under Bill Armstrong) is still scheduling 3–4 games after a strong home record, as teams say they prefer less challenging matchups.

Athletic staff are actively reaching out to potential opponents to complete the season's slate.

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.