Good morning, Lake Charles.

Care Helps Food Pantry in Sulphur expanded near City Hall yesterday from 800 sqft to 8,000 sqft — it will open for shoppers Friday, June 19 to help over 500 families facing rising grocery costs.

Zydeco icon Keith Frank returns to Lake Charles for a free outdoor concert at Horseshoe Casino on Saturday, June 27 at 5:00 p.m. He will perform with Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws and fans can attend by showing a Caesars Rewards card.

More than 500 Native American dancers and drummers showcased colorful regalia at the 29th annual Coushatta Powwow in Kinder last Saturday, marking a two-day celebration of dancing, drumming, chanting and storytelling.

SOWELA is hiring full-time instrumentation and electrical instructors at the Jennings, Oakdale, and Leesville campuses & part-time instructors in Lake Charles to support in-demand careers in the LNG industry.

Applicants need at least five years of industry experience and will enjoy flexible teaching schedules and competitive benefits.

Louisiana has faced damaging hurricanes during active El Niño years.

Federal scientists predict a super El Niño may lower overall storm totals this season & state climatologist Jay Grymes advises residents to stay alert since historical events show significant hurricanes can still form.

Forecasters say the disturbance over south Texas will likely develop into Tropical Storm Arthur by Tuesday or Wednesday, and heavy rains may cause flash flooding across western and central Louisiana (residents should prepare).

A new ATTOM Data Solutions report shows that eight parishes in our metro region have many underwater homes, where homeowners owe at least 25% of the market value.

Ouachita + Calcasieu have rates above 17% while Lafayette records only 6.6%.

Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron and McNeese coach Matt Viator will headline the Cowboy Kickoff Dinner and Auction on Aug.

21 at Townsley Law Arena, while tables go on sale July 1 to support McNeese Athletics and the upcoming football season.

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.

Randy Rogers Concert

7:00 – 11:30 PM — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — Ticket info unavailable — Enjoy a night of country music with Randy Rogers and his band.

Atlanta Rhythm Section with Firefall and Orleans

1-2:30 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of classic rock with Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall, and Orleans.