Good morning, Lake Charles.

On Saturday, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lake Charles hosted a hurricane preparedness workshop where guest speakers explained the need for evacuation go bags and proper generator placement to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning—fire officials and disaster experts stressed safe setup and emergency planning.

Calcasieu Correctional Center booked ten people on Aug.

16 for crimes including domestic abuse battery, assault with a firearm, drug and weapon offenses, hit-and-run, and theft—arrests involved residents from Sulphur, Lake Charles and nearby communities.

Two Lake Charles residents — Darius K.

Nelson, 33, and Natalie R. Andres, 39 — were arrested on Aug. 14 at a Sulphur motel for drug distribution when Nelson fled from officers, leading to a chase during which he reportedly threw bags of drugs into the water while detectives recovered nearly 10 pounds of narcotics valued at about $510,000.

Louisiana State Police said 37-year-old Matthew Vincent of Vinton hijacked a construction crane parked in a work zone near LA-108 early Saturday morning by manipulating its boom over westbound lanes on I-10, which caused multiple vehicles to strike the crane cables, resulting in four crashes with two injuries and his arrest on several charges including burglary and hit-and-run driving.

A booking report from Calcasieu Correctional Center for Aug.

17 showed five individuals were arrested—Kevin Laurence Handy, 41 from Lake Charles for battery against a dating partner; Jesse James Ramirez, 37 from Brownsville for a fourth DWI offense and driving violations; Logan Andrew Stark, 26 from Sulphur for multiple drug and traffic offenses; Jordan Ardoin, 20 from Sulphur for charges including speeding and illegal weapon carrying; and Amber Desiree Bias, 28 from Lake Charles for an instate detainer.

Former McNeese golfer finished second at the BMW Championship on Aug.

17 — his strong performance boosted his profile with local sports fans.

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.

Roots & Boots 90’s Electric Throwdown

7-9:30 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an unforgettable night with iconic 90's country stars Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, and Collin Raye.

Cristina Mariani Stand-Up Comedy Show

8 p.m. — Library Riot — $30 reserved seating, $20 general — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Cristina Mariani, featured on Kill Tony and Comedy Mothership.

Weber State vs. McNeese State Football Game

6 p.m. — McNeese State University Football Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the McNeese Cowboys take on Weber State in an exciting home game showdown.

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.