Good morning, Lake Charles.

The Imperial Calcasieu Museum now features its fall exhibit 'Haunted Histories of Southwest Louisiana' that blends local ghost stories and true crime details to reveal community lore—candlelight tours with deep purple lighting are planned for Halloween night.

Andrew and Olivia Cezar have returned after 40 years to host the Soileau Mardi Gras Chicken Run and invite neighbors to keep their family tradition alive.

The couple now owns the property to ensure the cherished event—once famous for horse races—continues to bring locals together & celebrate local culture.

Simon Learning Camp in Lake Charles marks nine years of offering private, tuition-based preschool and pre-K education by teaching biblical values and involving students in community projects (supporting higher education and local food drives) that build strong character in a safe environment.

Lake Charles College Prep will host its first home game since 2024 on Friday at the renovated Cougar Stadium as Class 4A Trailblazers face Class 1A East Feliciana in a top-10 matchup — the stadium now features new LED lights and artificial turf.

High school football returns to SWLA as teams are set to compete this week, with Barbe hosting the Iowa Yellow Jackets in the game of the week — several matchups are scheduled on Thursday and Friday to kick off the season.

Bucs are shifting to an outside-attacking approach as coach Katie Franks led her young team to use new serving strategies during Tuesday’s win against Iowa.

They hope to reach the state tournament for the first time since 2015.

Football season is here as McNeese will host three home games this month while a cornhole tournament runs today through Saturday at Burton Coliseum and the Louisiana Chess State Championship takes place today through Sept.7 at Henning Cultural Center in Sulphur.