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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWLA hosted a Back-to-School Bash that offered school supplies & fun activities for local students and families. 7 KPLC
- ➤ On Aug. 9, 2025, community members gathered to honor a 2-year-old during a funeral procession where hot rods + fire trucks lined the streets to pay tribute, reflecting the deep local response to the loss. 7 KPLC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business and healthcare leaders are shaping the future as Molly Seale joins the West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Foundation board, Kyle Edmiston is named chair-elect of Destinations International, and Jodie Gwin, MD begins at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women. Team expansions at EXIT Realty and LA Manufactured Homes, along with new appointments at Opelousas General Health and LC Memorial being named on Becker’s list, signal continued growth and community engagement in the area—supporting a stronger local economy. The American Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles Police arrested three suspects—20-year-old Derrick Keith Larcart, 23-year-old Logan Heath Young, and 17-year-old Parker Grant Laidlaw—on charges related to the June 21 shooting outside Waffle House on McNeese St that injured two people with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds during a group altercation. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
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McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop Fun Run / Walk & Kids 1k Round Up
5k Fun Run & Walk for all ages organized by the McNeese Track and Field / XC Program presented by the McNeese Cowboy Club. Proceeds raised go directly back to program to help offset funding for Travel, Meals, Equipment, Insurance, Supplies for the Year. Your support is appreciated.
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