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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A four-vehicle crash on U.S. 171 on July 31 near 10 a.m. left a Lake Charles man dead and three others injured when a Ford Focus hit a vehicle stopped at a red light at the Medora Street intersection—officers said the unrestrained 43-year-old passenger, Freddie Brown, died at the scene while the Focus driver was seriously hurt and two other drivers were treated for minor injuries. 7 KPLC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The SWLA Economic Development Alliance held the 2025 State of SWLA Breakfast at Horseshoe Casino in Westlake last Thursday — a meeting that shared a blueprint for economic growth with plans for LNG, energy and logistics investments. Rachel Shields of LED said the region remains a hub for prosperity — with strategies that may soon boost Lake Charles and nearby areas. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SOWELA Technical Community College will soon offer short-term training in HVAC and Clinical Medical Assistant programs to prepare students for high-demand careers. HVAC classes start October 27 and 28, and the Clinical Medical Assistant course begins November 17 — both programs are accepting enrollment. 7 KPLC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet so far, but experts say more storms will form soon because most of the season is still ahead. Meteorologist Michael Lowry and coastal expert Paul Miller reported that June and July had fewer hurricanes than normal, though warmer ocean water may bring more activity—local residents are urged to stay alert. The Advocate
- ➤ Scientists measured the Gulf's dead zone at 4,402 square miles during a July survey, which is about a third smaller than last year and 30% lower than 2024's 6,703 square miles (the 15th smallest on record). Federal officials said the reduction shows progress in reducing nutrient pollution from the Mississippi-Atchafalaya River Basin. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McNeese head coach Matt Viator expects local stars Curtis Deville, Tre’Vonte Citizen and Coleby Hamm to bounce back this fall after injury-limited seasons last year—each determined to prove their talent—and help boost the offense. The trio, local prep standouts who returned from major college programs, will work to stay healthy to improve the team's position in the Southland Conference. The American Press
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