Good morning, Lake Charles.

The Blue Angels will headline Thunder Over Louisiana, an air show coming soon in Lake Charles that features dynamic aerial performances.

Local fans can look forward to a high-flying event.

Jeff Davis Parish officials are working to attract local vendors along I-10 in response to SpaceX’s $100 billion Starbase Louisiana project in Vermilion Parish.

They say the plan will boost tourism and jobs when construction starts in 2027 and the first launch happens in 2029.

A federal judge released the Calcasieu Parish School Board from long-standing desegregation orders on Thursday, Aug.

27 — the ruling ends mandatory bus transportation for new out-of-zone transfers and requires a parish-wide bonding plan within 180 days to fund academic facilities as local bond elections in Sulphur and District 33 adjust.

Six years ago, Hurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron at 1 a.m. on Aug.

27, 2020, and it was the strongest storm to hit Louisiana since 1856 (causing widespread damage across the region). Local reporters offered extensive coverage of the aftermath, marking a pivotal moment for the community.

Linda Prendergast, this week’s Hometown Hero, has worked as a nurse for 58 years at St. Patrick’s and isn’t seeking retirement; she began her career after a high school teacher encouraged her, and she continues to care for patients and mentor young nurses (a passion that keeps her motivated).

McNeese University is kicking off its football season today with Cowboy block parties and other community events at campus and nearby areas to bring local fans together.

High school football jamborees kicked off last night at local schools in Moss Bluff, Sulphur and Welsh — giving coaches a final chance to evaluate teams before next week's season.

Additional games will take place Friday in Allen Parish with contests in Oakdale, Kinder and Oberlin.

Local high school football teams are gearing up for the season with a strong focus on dynamic receivers.

Barbe's Sawyer Kuypers (who tallied over 1,000 yards last season) heads a group of talented players from local schools, with coaches expecting improved leadership and consistent play.

Lake Charles powerlifter Chasity Hunter broke her state deadlift record by lifting 2.5 pounds more than her previous 380 lift as she claimed back-to-back state championships.

She will take an offseason to train for the Battle of the Bells next April (she aims to reach a triple bodyweight deadlift).