Good morning, Lake Charles.

Pearl Cole, a longtime director at Abraham’s Tent who served nearly 40 years feeding those in need, died Thursday evening at her home at 79.

A donation drive to honor her legacy is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13.

The Pitbull Rescue Car Show in Sulphur will feature car displays & adoptable dogs as local organizers plan a community event to support pitbull rescue efforts.

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Sulphur resident Howie Simon spoke publicly for the first time about witnessing the World Trade Center being struck from about a half-mile away in New York.

He recalled the shock and fear he felt as he watched the tragic events unfold.

Azimuth Renewables, a Missouri firm, is considering building a data center on 1,100 acres near Coffey Road in Moss Bluff.

The early-stage plans come amid local opposition to a solar farm — a development that could set a precedent for further industrial projects.

A new business hub is coming to north Lake Charles to support local entrepreneurs without long commutes, Mayor Marshall Simien Jr said.

The facility on Martin Luther King Highway — between Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Play Makers Prints — will break ground next year and finish by year-end 2027.

Downtown Lake Charles is celebrating its 2nd annual White Linen Night today with live music and food vendors (showcasing local charm and creativity).

A Louisiana natural gas storage company backed by Mercuria announced a $1.6 billion expansion of Black Bayou near LNG export sites between Lake Charles & Port Arthur.

The project will add 58 jobs and 1,000 construction roles, with building to begin in Q4 2026 and operations starting in late 2028.

A redfish restocking effort brought 50,000 fish to Cameron Parish this week, aiming to boost local marine life for commercial + recreational fishing.

Local environmental experts led the project, which is expected to support stronger fish populations in the region.

The Louisiana Department of Health reported on Friday a rare case of rabies in a dog from the Acadiana region, marking the first positive case since 2014.

Pet owners are reminded to vaccinate their companions once they reach three months old.

Local prep football games on Friday saw Lake Charles College Prep win 60-7 over Peabody and East Ascension claim a 34-31 victory, adding to mixed local records from non-district matchups.

Other teams, including Westlake and LaGrange, posted results as scores were updated (records reflect season starts).