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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pecos & the Rooftops will perform in Lake Charles tomorrow at the Golden Nugget starting at 8:00 p.m., and last-minute tickets are still available. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Lake Charles was originally called Charlie’s Lake in honor of settler Charles Sallier and was renamed Charleston when it was incorporated on March 7—later changing to Lake Charles in 1867 to reflect its connection to the local lake. The evolution of the name shows how the town honored its roots while growing with its community. Gator 99.5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McNeese will hold a Purple Heart Proclamation Ceremony on September 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Henning SEED Center + the event will honor veterans with speakers and a ROTC presentation of the colors. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lake Area businesses will join the 'You Matter' suicide prevention campaign starting next week—one business already features the message in new McNeese artwork while others plan to paint windows with the phrase and the 988 hotline. The United Way will print signs as over 20 local artists volunteer free painting services for the campaign. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Louisiana health officials reported 22 cases of the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus this year — including four deaths and one death in a Florida resident from undercooked oysters, with about 82 percent linked to water exposure. Officials warned that warm Gulf waters help the bacteria spread quickly and urged residents to be cautious when swimming or eating shellfish. The Advocate
- ➤ Before Labor Day, the Louisiana Department of Health alerted residents about high levels of enterococci bacteria at several beaches, closing Lake Charles South Beach—other sites remain under advisory as of Aug. 28. Officials warn that warm saltwater may carry Vibrio vulnificus, so people with open wounds should avoid the water—residents are urged to follow local advisories for safety. The Advocate
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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.
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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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