Thursday, June 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three people were arrested for cockfighting in Beauregard Parish after detectives acted on a tip about a suspected fight location on Roy L Ashworth Road in Starks—Dusty Vallot, a former Jeanerette police chief, faces charges of cockfighting and aggravated cruelty to animals, and another suspect was arrested in May. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Federal immigration agents arrested 84 people on Tuesday morning at Delta Downs—alleging that businesses hired unauthorized workers—and processed them at the Lake Charles Border Patrol Station while investigating related criminal conduct. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents are urged to assemble a financial emergency kit with cash and credit cards to be prepared if payment machines fail after a hurricane. Jared Maze from Calcasieu Homeland Security advises checking insurance policies and saving funds for deductibles — steps that can help start home repairs quickly when damage occurs. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rosewood Nursing Home received an award for exceptional service on Wednesday from Tutera Senior Living (which considered 86 nursing homes nationwide) for its positive work culture. The facility said it will maintain the same level of excellence next year. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
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Lake Charles Symphony Summer Pops
7-10 p.m. — Lake Charles Event Center — Check website for price — Experience a night of classical music with the Lake Charles Symphony Summer Pops.
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Louisiana Rural Water Association Conference
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Lake Charles Event Center — Check Official Website — Engage in networking and educational sessions for water utility professionals.
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Lake Charles Food Distribution
2-4 p.m. — 1225 2nd St, Lake Charles — Free entry — Register and bring your ID and proof of address to receive essential food supplies for families.
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Cajun Music and Food Festival
All day — Burton Complex — Admission varies — Celebrate the rich culture of Cajun music and food at this annual festival.
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