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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday in Lake Charles, sponsors of this year’s St. Jude Dream Home signed the foundation in the Terre Sainte subdivision — they left their names and well wishes for the future winner. The completed home is estimated to be worth $575,000. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles police said that on July 27 officers responded to a shooting on the 2400 block of Anita Drive where three people were shot at and one was hit, and bullets struck a nearby home; the injured person suffered non-life-threatening wounds and has not cooperated as police ask anyone with information to call (337-491-1311). 7 KPLC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance has launched a survey for residents from Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jeff Davis parishes to share ideas for boosting economic opportunities. CEO Scott Walker said survey results will guide a strategic plan that aims to create more jobs and attract investment— the plan is expected by January. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana will expand its SNAP produce credit program to Calcasieu, Jackson, Rapides, Terrebonne and Lafayette parishes so SNAP recipients shopping at participating Walmart stores will get a 30% refund on fresh fruits and vegetables — the credit is capped at $25 per month. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McNeese State's Cowboys will open Southland Conference play on Dec. 1 in San Antonio against Incarnate Word as they begin a season aimed at winning a third straight championship. New coach Bill Armstrong will lead the team as they schedule several key home and road games this season. The American Press
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