Good morning, Lake Charles.

City of Lake Charles held a groundbreaking ceremony at 1601 Illinois St. on Tuesday to start nearly four years of planning for upgrades at Buddy Prejean Park in the Brentwood neighborhood, adding fencing, lighting, and a splash pad.

The park will receive new high school regulation softball and baseball fields — serving three local athletic programs — and is expected to be finished by February for baseball season.

Gmail users in Lake Charles are warned that a hacker breach exposed basic business contact info from Google's Salesforce system—Google states that private emails and passwords were not taken.

Users should change their passwords and turn on two-factor authentication—completing a Security Checkup is advised amid rising scam activity.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of 34 individuals on 9/2 for charges including domestic abuse battery, burglary, drug possession and other offenses—bonds ranged from $7,000 to $300,000.

Lake Charles will host several major concerts this September at venues such as L'Auberge, Coushatta Casino, Golden Nugget and the Lake Charles Event Center—events include the Roots & Boots Tour on September 6th, shows by Brantley Gilbert, Joe and Gary Allan, a McNeese Cowboy Block Party on September 12th, and the Louisiana Food & Wine Festival from September 18th to 21st.

Calcasieu Parish began accepting expungement applications on Sept.

2 for those with qualifying criminal records; the Lake Charles City Court and Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office handled the process—aiming to remove barriers to employment, housing, voting, and education.

Dr. Alex Worley of Worley Chiropractic warns that students who wear backpacks with one strap may risk developing scoliosis as they return to school & advises using both straps and keeping textbooks close to the back.

He also recommends at-home stretching exercises to help maintain proper spine health.

KPLC and Gray Media launch a series of suicide awareness stories this month after the Calcasieu Coroner’s Office tracked trends in suicide numbers—showing more gun-related deaths among men in their 40s and older.

The office works with local health agencies, McNeese and the Department of Health to analyze data and plan new prevention programs, and a task force will discuss additional measures next week.

LSU beat No. 4 Clemson 17 to 10 on Aug.

30 after its defense held Clemson to few yards and stopped them late in the game — rankings were released Tuesday at 1 p.m. CT. The win was LSU’s first season-opening win since 2019 and may boost the team’s confidence for upcoming games.

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.

Cristina Mariani Stand-Up Comedy Show

8 p.m. — Library Riot — $30 reserved seating, $20 general — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Cristina Mariani, featured on Kill Tony and Comedy Mothership.

Weber State vs. McNeese State Football Game

6 p.m. — McNeese State University Football Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the McNeese Cowboys take on Weber State in an exciting home game showdown.

Homecoming 2025: Out of This World

7-10:30 p.m. — White Oak Park — Tickets $22 pre-order, $30 at the door — A fun-filled Homecoming dance for homeschooled teens with music by DJ Trey and refreshments.

Desi Banks: The Elevation Tour

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy a night of comedy with Desi Banks in Lake Charles.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — Ticket price unknown — Experience a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle of iconic rock music performed in a breathtaking candlelit setting.

VIP Autumn Market and Show and Shine

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Villages of Imperial Pointe — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant vendor market with food trucks and a showcase of impressive vehicles at the Second Annual VIP Autumn Market.

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.