Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, Lake Charles.
A new swimming pool will soon be built in Goosport to help residents cool off during the warm season—officials expect to share project details and timeline in the coming days.
Police said David Wayne Richard, 35, drove drunk and did not stop at the Fourth Street train crossing in DeQuincy just after midnight Sunday, causing a train to hit his car and kill his wife Susan Garcia — he is now in jail and faces charges including vehicular homicide.
South Louisiana author Jordan LaHaye Fontenot published her true crime memoir yesterday at the Elton Library, detailing the 1983 kidnapping and murder of her great-grandfather in Evangeline Parish (she spent nearly eight years interviewing relatives and reviewing records to piece together the story). The book adds new questions to a long-unsolved case as details remain unresolved.
On June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Imperial Calcasieu Museum will host The Imperial Pour where local sommelier Ryan Kennedy will guide guests through six wine pours paired with art and history displays (including exhibitions such as Through the Lines and El Nuevo Constante).
Tickets cost $75 for those 21 and older and proceeds will support the museum’s arts and humanities programming.
Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre said his wife Paola was detained by ICE last month during a green card appointment while she was caring for their young children.
He makes an eight-hour round trip from Baton Rouge to Monroe to visit her—raising concerns about the impact on family bonding.
Dr. Eric Snow of Holistic Health said a whole-body approach that examines food sensitivities could ease chronic pain and other conditions—some insurance plans already cover these treatments.
Matt Nicholas won his sixth Lake Charles City Championship Sunday at Mallard Golf Club and is now one title shy of record holder Billy Gabbert—who reached seven wins between 1986 and 2006.
He has been one of Southwest Louisiana's top golfers since he first claimed the title in 2001.
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.
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.
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.
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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