Good morning, Lake Charles.

Between 1854 and 1929, orphan trains moved thousands of children from New York to Louisiana communities; in 1907, local priests from Lake Charles encouraged families to foster these youngsters—now chronicled at the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum in Opelousas.

Tropical Depression 2 (TD2) formed Sunday morning about 160 miles south of Panama City (south of FL) and may strengthen into a tropical storm as it nears the coast by Tuesday; hurricane hunters will fly in today to refine its track and impacts.

Forecasters say a tropical depression forming in the Gulf is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm as it nears coastal Louisiana midweek.

Local coastal areas might see gusty winds, elevated tides, and 1-3 inches of rain with possible isolated power outages.

Jamie Davis, the Senate candidate, visited Calcasieu Parish Saturday on his 'No More Silence: Road to the Polls' tour, where he shared his personal experience with rising health insurance costs.

He plans to visit 25 more cities after his 18-stop run, though uncertainty about national party funding remains.

Hayden Stringfellow, a McNeese baseball player, recorded multiple walk-off hits this season (including his Division I debut in February and a grand slam at UL) after transferring from Bossier Parish Community College.

In a thrilling finish yesterday, Hayden Stringfellow earned the local nickname (Walk-off Legend) with a game-winning hit in a close contest that boosted his team’s morale in Lake Charles.

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.