Good morning, Lake Charles.

A local remote control pilot group in Lake Charles is set to host a flying event featuring live demonstrations of remote controlled aircraft—further details on the time and exact location will be announced soon.

The Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society hosted Warbirds Scale Over Louisiana where 35 registered RC pilots showcased military fighter jets, planes and custom aircraft for local fans.

The event at Larks RC Airfield—built over 50 years ago—also offered a simulator session for beginners to learn how to fly.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at 2:30 p.m. Saturday to a private pond near a trailer park off Mosswood Drive in Sulphur and recovered the bodies of two juveniles (aged 13 and 17) in what investigators say appears to be an accidental drowning.

Police responded on Friday night at Sunlight Manor on Brick Street after reports of shots fired and found one person shot with non-life threatening injuries who was not cooperative with officers.

The Marshland Festival will take place July 25 and 26 at Lake Charles Event Center—one of Southwest Louisiana's biggest events—featuring Cajun and country music acts with tickets costing $15 on Friday when doors open at 4:00 p.m. and $20 on Saturday when doors open at 10:00 a.m., and the schedule promises a jam-packed lineup for all fans.

Last Saturday, community members held a fundraiser selling plate lunches and hosting a silent auction to support 5-year-old McKinli Bauer, who was diagnosed with DIPG—a rare brain tumor with a 9- to 12-month life expectancy.

Bauer will continue her treatment in Tennessee.

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital dedicated the first five floors of its new 10-floor patient tower on May 3, 1981 — increasing its bed capacity from 227 to 280 — and plans to complete the upper floors later to expand services.

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.

Marshland Festival

July 25-26 — Lake Charles Event Center — Ticket info TBA — Experience the vibrant culture of the Marshland Festival with a weekend of entertainment and community spirit.

Hawaiian Luau Bingo Event

2-5 p.m. — Chasers Bar and Grill — Fundraising event — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of bingo while supporting the Krewe of Illusions and keeping Mardi Gras traditions alive.