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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lensi White runs a hair salon in Lake Charles where positive quotes, faith-based music and calming scents help lift her clients' moods. After facing tough times herself, she experienced the healing power of kindness when a client offered support in a quiet moment—proving that spreading positivity can come full circle. 7 KPLC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Belgian company E-Crane finished its King Creole crane — the largest of its kind — which will be mounted on a barge for Cooper Consolidated and will handle bulk materials in the Acadiana region. Other Louisiana firms have purchased six cranes and facility improvements will be complete in the next few months. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles Police investigated a homicide that occurred over the weekend in the 200 block of North 1st Avenue when officers arrived just before 6 p.m. Sunday and found a subject with a gunshot wound — detectives are following all leads and urge anyone with useful information to come forward. The American Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday that Louisianans can now use the LA Wallet app as a digital ID at TSA checkpoints nationwide—including over 250 airports and federal facilities. The digital ID will be approved for three years and must be used with a compliant physical ID—state officials said a new driver’s license system is also in the works to reduce long lines. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana summers may lead to more tick bites as ticks attach to wildlife, pets, and people and cause muscle aches, fever, and rash. Health experts say residents should remove ticks with tweezers—placing the tick in a bag if needed—to help rule out diseases like Lyme, even though it is rare in the state. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ticket sales for McNeese football increased last night as new players joined the team—officials say the boost signals growing interest ahead of the season. 7 KPLC
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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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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.
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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.
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