Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Lake Charles.
💼 Business
Blazin' Hot Chicken opened its second Lake Charles location today, serving its signature spicy fried chicken along with fresh sides for local patrons.
Local businesses in Lake Charles expect a boost from fan turnout as McNeese football season kicks off today at Navarre Stadium at 6 p.m.; owners say game days bring their busiest crowds since summer and even post-game celebrations keep the momentum high.
🎭 Culture
The inaugural Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show begins today at Chennault International Airport, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and a lineup of military and civilian aircraft displays.
The two-day event offers family-friendly activities, premium seating and ground exhibits that showcase aviation history.
The historic Ben Mount Theater reopened today at the Central School Arts and Humanities Center in downtown Lake Charles after being closed since 2020 due to Hurricane Laura damage— a free celebration with musical and performance acts marked its return as officials showcased extensive renovations to meet current standards.
🎓 Education
Sowela Technical Community College will host its Fall Career Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct.
21 at its Main Campus in Lake Charles—featuring over 80 actively hiring employers from various sectors for students and alumni.
🌲 Environment
The Alcoa Foundation provided a grant to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana for a three-year effort to protect shorelines and restore dune and marsh habitat in Calcasieu and Cameron parishes.
The grant will fund planting projects and the inaugural Southwest Louisiana Coastal Summit on Oct. 27 at L’Auberge Casino Resort.
🏛️ Government
The Town of Welsh has launched a free mobile app that lets residents pay their utility bills, report issues, and get local updates + access council agendas and event calendars.
It is now available for download on iPhone and Android to improve town communication and reduce reliance on phone calls.
The Calcasieu Parish Public Library will temporarily close the Carnegie Memorial and Genealogy branches at 411 Pujo St. starting Monday, Aug.
31 for interior renovations. Patrons may still use services at the Central Branch (301 W. Claude St.) until a reopening date is announced.
🏈 Sports
On Thursday, multiple high school football teams competed at regional jamboree events.
Defending state champion Iowa beat Westlake by a score of 32 to 0 at Moss Bluff, while schools in Jennings, Sulphur, Lake Arthur, Welsh and Grand Lake posted shutouts and forced turnovers, setting the stage for the new season.
Lake Charles’ Garrett Nussmeier played extended minutes for the Chiefs in their preseason finale against Seattle on Friday.
The former LSU star said he was grateful to learn from veterans and coach Andy Reid & aims to secure a spot on the active roster.
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