Good morning, Lake Charles.

The City and Lake Charles Police Department are teaming up for National Night Out, an event that aims to build bonds between police and local residents.

The event will be held soon to promote safety + trust in the community.

Lake Charles woman says a Kia dealership used parts from her car without permission to repair another customer's vehicle — she is urging the dealership to explain the situation.

Kyle Edmiston, CEO of Visit Lake Charles, was elected chair of Destinations International during a July 23 convention in Portland.

He becomes the first leader to chair both Destinations International and Brand USA as tourism boosts our local economy.

State Superintendent Cade Brumley urged local school leaders to enforce existing discipline and anti-bullying policies this school year to protect classroom instruction.

The directive (backed by House Resolution 333) supports the Let Teachers Teach initiative as schools return between Aug. 3 and Aug. 11.

Education leaders, teachers and industry partners celebrated an expanded STEM partnership with ExxonMobil at Sowela Technical Community College’s Oakdale campus Monday.

The ExxonMobil Foundation awarded $75,000 to renovate a space plus $150,000 to fund the second annual STEM camp for educators in southwest Louisiana.

Meta is contesting a subpoena for Louisiana data center records and the Public Service Commission will review its request on Aug.

12. The company increased its forecast to over $50B + 1,000 jobs with 5 gigawatts, but details on projections and energy use remain unclear.

Entergy Louisiana has postponed its $1.8 billion plan to buy the Cottonwood power plant as it works with regulators to lessen electric bill increases + answer investor concerns; it asked a judge to delay a September hearing and will revise the deal to better serve customers.

Contaminated produce from a cyclospora outbreak is causing customer hesitancy and supply disruptions at restaurants and grocery stores across Lake Charles.

Local owners (such as Aioli’s) urge caution while distributors warn prices may drop temporarily before rising again.

Sam Houston High School hosted a baseball fundraiser that raised enough funds to buy championship rings for every player.

The event boosted local sports success and community pride.

McNeese will open its season at Navarre Stadium in Week 1 against Stephen F.

Austin (defending champs) while coach Matt Viator noted the early home schedule is both exciting and challenging.

LSU football was ranked No. 13 in the preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll, and the Tigers will open their season on Sept.

5 (a top 25 match-up against Clemson). They will face five SEC teams this season.