Good morning, Lake Charles.

A Lake Charles nonprofit wrapped up its third Shining STARS Business and Leadership Summer Program Tuesday at United Way (the Bayou Jubilee Festival challenged students to pitch local business ideas and learn practical skills); the two-day program served fifth- through 12th-grade students with tuition help from United Way.

SOWELA announced a new drafting and design program aimed at turning students’ interest in architecture into a career.

Classes will begin at the campus soon as the school broadens its hands-on training opportunities.

A Lake Charles nonprofit is launching a youth business program to build future leaders in Southwest Louisiana.

The initiative will offer mentorship and real-world business training to local high school students (program set to begin soon).

Cameron Parish Homeland Security director Danny Lavergne holds workshops with local agencies to plan evacuation orders when hurricanes come, and his team will give residents a six-hour notice (ahead of Calcasieu Parish evacuations) to allow safe departures.

Rising summer heat has increased humidity & emergency room visits across parishes as average temperatures have climbed since the 1970s with New Orleans and Shreveport warming the most.

LSU Health Sciences Center climatologist Dr. Barry Keim warns that the hot, humid weather will continue into the Fourth of July.

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.

Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators vs. Sherman Shadow Cats

7-11 p.m. — Joe Miller Ballpark — Family-friendly event — Catch the excitement of summer baseball with the Gumbeaux Gators.

Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators Game Night

7-11 p.m. — Joe Miller Ballpark — VIP packages available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup with premium experiences and entertainment.

Zoo Safari Art Experience

All day — Paint and Fire — Registration required — Explore zoo-themed art projects through clay, canvas, and more in this creative week-long event.

Jamey Johnson Concert

7:00 – 11:30 p.m. — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Enjoy a night of live country music with Jamey Johnson.