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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles will host its third annual Chicken Festival, which will offer local food and live entertainment for families. Organizers expect the event to celebrate community traditions and support local businesses. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 38th annual Cajun Music and Food Festival returns to Lake Charles—bringing live music and traditional food to celebrate local heritage. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Local KNGT-FM has put together a guide to Lake Charles karaoke spots where residents can sing favorites like 'Callin’ Baton Rouge' and 'Friends in Low Places' at venues such as Frosty Factory, Coolers Icehouse, and Jack Daniel’s Bar and Grill at L’Auberge of Lake Charles—offering a clear plan for a fun night out—. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Lake Charles native Katie Fusilier will head to New York Fashion Week in September to showcase eight original looks at the invite-only event on Sept 14 at the Vanderbilt Rooftop in Manhattan — her collection, inspired by Louisiana, features bold colors and rich textures — and marks a major milestone in her growing fashion career. The American Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Charles City Council approved a cooperative endeavor agreement for a new $52 million judicial complex on Pithon Street—this three-story building will consolidate all courts into 11 new courtrooms and is set to begin construction in mid-August with an expected opening in the first quarter of 2028. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at UFC 318 in New Orleans, Lafayette native Dustin Poirier lost his UFC retirement match to Max Holloway by unanimous decision after five rounds — 18,000 fans cheered as he carried the Lafayette flag on his emotional exit. He thanked his family, friends and fans and said he was still chasing his dreams while planning to raise his daughter in Lafayette. The Advocate
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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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