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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneurs connected with local lenders at Capitalize 2025 in Lake Charles as part of an effort (to boost local business financing) that may lead to new investments. The event helped business owners learn about funding options and growth plans in the area. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Timmesha N. Porter, 26, from Lake Charles was arrested on July 22 and charged with accessory after the fact for allegedly concealing evidence in connection with the murder of Kalin J. Stevens, 23, who was found unresponsive on a roadway on June 29 in the 6700 block of U.S. 90—her bond was set at $150,000. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marshland Festival returns this weekend at the Lake Charles Event Center, featuring Louisiana food, music and crafts for family fun — doors open at 4 p.m. today. General admission is $15 today and $20 on Saturday, and acts like Rusty Metoyer will perform at 9 p.m. today. The American Press
- ➤ Twenty-year-old Jake Abraham has introduced his 19-minute short film 'Daddy War Bucks,' a story about two mortgage bankers who try to repossess an elderly man’s home in Sulphur in 1951. The film was made in Texas last year and will be shown at film festivals later this year — a project that honors Louisiana culture and his own local roots. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GP’s Creative Corner on Ryan St. is hosting a summer camp that gives kids a chance to try different art projects each week. This week the studio focuses on video game art where students make creations with provided supplies—later in August the camp will switch to after-school workshops. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McNeese women's basketball head coach Ayla Guzzardo will take her new team on the road for almost all non-conference games this season to boost their national ranking. The team will face future contests against Alabama, Tarleton State, Utah Tech, and play at a tournament hosted by Arizona State—while hosting only two home games including a Kids’ Game on November 3 to engage local youth. The American Press
- ➤ McNeese Athletics finalized a 10-year, $5 million naming rights deal for Navarre Stadium, making it the largest agreement in the school's and Southland Conference's history & athletic director Heath Schroyer hopes the win will spur more investment throughout the program. The American Press
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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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Pelican Triathlon
7-11 a.m. — Rec & Aquatic Center, Sulphur Parks and Recreation — Registration fees apply — Dive into the world of triathlons with both kids and adults participating in this beginner-friendly event.
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