Good morning, Lake Charles.

Meteorologist Wade Hampton hosts Moo-sical Bingo on Saturday, June 27 at CFMA (3481 East Prien Lake Road) in Lake Charles, with doors opening at 1:00 p.m. and musical bingo starting at 2:00 p.m. to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and feature local entertainment.

Residents in Lake Charles have reported discolored water and low pressure at Brigas Estates and Excelsior House Sober Living on Perry Lane after Magnolia Water Company repairs stirred up sediment in the pipes.

Crews continue working to restore normal service as affected residents rely on bottled water for daily needs.

The Black Heritage Gallery presents a digital art exhibit honoring local artist Parris Donnell Duhon at the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center (Voices of Freedom Collective Foundation Juneteenth Freedom Festival, June 14-20) with displays running until July 31.

During the 2025-26 school year LDOE announced that K-3 reading proficiency rose by 16.5 percent (with kindergarten scores rising nearly 40 percentage points) as all grades demonstrated steady gains through targeted literacy screening.

Calcasieu Parish Libraries offer a week of free summer programs for kids, teens, and adults, with dinosaur adventures that ran Monday and continue today and story times at several branches; a creative event is scheduled for Thursday at Port Wonder Library in Downtown Lake Charles (featuring hands-on crafts).

A new Consumer Affairs report shows that Louisiana ranked third for road rage as 46% of fatal crashes involved careless driving compared to a national 13% average; officials advise drivers to remain calm to reduce aggressive driving incidents.

Louisiana officials have issued import restrictions on Texas cattle after New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite that feeds on live flesh—was confirmed in Texas, and the state is urging veterinarians to report suspected cases to prevent an outbreak.

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.