Good morning, Lake Charles.

The city of Lake Charles invites residents to support local schools by donating new and unused hygiene items for back-to-school needs.

Donations will be accepted at City Hall — 326 Pujo St. — from Aug. 25 to Sept. 15 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Calcasieu Correctional Center booked 18 individuals on Aug.

21 for charges such as aggravated assault, domestic abuse, drug offenses, and negligent homicide—details that span Lake Charles, Sulphur, Houston, and other nearby areas.

Derik Kendall Rayborn—who attacked his former girlfriend and killed her son and a dog on New Year's Day, 2024 while she tried to protect herself—was sentenced to life plus 50 years in prison in Lake Charles.

State regulators reported that Cavern 2-4-5 at the Sulphur Mines salt dome lost pressure on August 22 and officials are preparing with the well operator for possible repairs — though the drop is not yet impacting stability.

On August 20, the Lake Charles City Council unanimously nominated three individuals—Kevin Guidry, Ernest Broussard, and Jay Kumar—for the seven-member Harbor and Terminal District Board that oversees the Port.

Guidry, the board's sitting president, said he looks forward to enhancing public communication and driving projects like the Woodside Energy LNG project that will boost local jobs and investment.

LifeShare needs Type O donors urgently as summer blood donations drop by about 20% to support patients in need and donors who give blood or red cells at LifeShare sites in Louisiana, East Texas, and South Arkansas through Sept.

9 will receive a $25 eGift card reward.

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.

Homecoming 2025: Out of This World

7-10:30 p.m. — White Oak Park — Tickets $22 pre-order, $30 at the door — A fun-filled Homecoming dance for homeschooled teens with music by DJ Trey and refreshments.

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.