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Monday, September 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Louisiana added new deer baiting restrictions to stop chronic wasting disease (CWD) from spreading after a buck in Catahoula Parish tested positive. The long-term rule, expected to take effect Sept. 20, creates buffer zones where hunters can use nonstationary feeding methods and stops them from moving whole deer carcasses outside the control area.  The Advocate

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Louisiana lawmakers passed a 'one-door' policy to shift workforce development services from DCFS to the Department of Health and the Workforce Commission during the regular session, and these changes (including moving SNAP to the Department of Health) will start in October and finish by October 2027.  The American Press

SPORTS NEWS

  • On August 31, McNeese shined when Viator returned—boosting the team's performance and exciting local fans.  7 KPLC

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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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.

    Sat, 10/11/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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