Good morning, Lake Charles.

A Vinton veteran who was held as a POW during WWII was laid to rest today in a simple ceremony — local family and community members gathered to honor his sacrifice.

Gurnie 'Tutie' Joseph Richard, a WWII soldier from Vinton who died as a POW in 1942, was laid to rest Saturday at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, ending 84 years of family waiting after researchers identified his remains using DNA and dental analysis.

Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show will feature the historic P-40 Warhawk making its first LC appearance during Chennault International Airport’s 40th anniversary celebration and America’s 250th birthday festivities.

The fighter, flown by Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault (of the Flying Tigers), marks a memorable moment in aviation history.

Hamilton Christian Academy received a generous donation from Bill and Kay Doré, their family, and Dore Energy to rebuild its primary school building in Lake Charles.

The gift comes after the school faced challenges from hurricanes, leadership changes, and declines in enrollment.

LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab and PAR surveyed 1,046 residents between Nov.

2025 and Mar. 2026 and found that Louisiana locals share negative views of opposing parties similar to the nation but trust local news and friends more. Jim Beam reported the study’s key findings.

The city council unanimously approved renaming a block of Fifth Street — between First Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard — as Coach Herman Weston Street to honor the late teacher and sports coach from Lake Charles Boston High School.

New street signage will be installed soon.