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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A free Women’s Self-Defense Seminar will be held Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the Sulphur Regional Library at 1160 Cypress Street, where Tyler Scalisi + a local Olympic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio owner will teach practical skills to boost confidence. Gator 99.5
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic on I-10E remains disrupted after a vehicle accident closed the highway near the Iowa exit before LA 383 at mile marker 42 — DOTD advises motorists to take an alternate route as congestion stretches nearly two miles. 7 KPLC
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SOWELA offers several financial aid options to help students manage college costs. The college accepts both TOPS Tech and Federal Pell grants along with SOWELA Foundation scholarships and is taking applications for Spring and Fall 2026—students must meet required criteria. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Charles Police Department has introduced a new robotic K-9 called Spot—manufactured by Boston Dynamics—to perform observations and detect chemicals. Today, the SWAT team unveiled the versatile unit that moves with flexible motions and operates with a tablet resembling a Nintendo Switch. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Imperial Calcasieu is increasing suicide prevention efforts during Awareness Month—executive director Tanya McGee noted that while school programs successfully reached youths, treatment gaps remain for white men in their 30s and older. The agency reported an 80% no-show rate for hospital referrals and plans to renew crisis intervention training for first responders today while lawmakers rallied yesterday at 988 Day. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Weber State Wildcats will try to earn their first win of the season when they face McNeese on Saturday at Navarre Stadium — coming off two tough losses against FBS teams. McNeese, which has won four of the last five matchups with the Wildcats, will look to use its strong defense to secure a victory. The American Press
- ➤ McNeese unveiled its new press box and luxury suites last week during a Louisiana Christian game—featuring 25 suites and a 1,700-square-foot sky club—designed to give media and fans a modern game-day experience. Gator 99.5
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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.
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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.
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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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