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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grounded in Nature, a new plant shop at 115 West Oak Lane, is celebrating its Grand Opening with Flower Weekend today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—visitors can paint, repot plants and build terrariums as part of the creative activities offered. Family members and plant lovers enjoy a fun mix of art, crafts and hands-on projects in the fresh space. Gator 99.5
- ➤ The City of Lake Charles and the Region 5 STEM Center have opened registration for the annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest set for November 1 at I-10 North Beach—teams from middle, high, and post-high schools will build and test pumpkin launchers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in this free STEM event. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The South Coast Book Festival returns to town and will offer a full day of activities for local residents featuring author talks and creative workshops. 7 KPLC
DRINK NEWS
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana approved its first carbon capture storage well on September 5 to let Sempra pump up to 2 million metric tons of carbon dioxide underground near Black Lake for 20 years—some local residents worry about long-term effects. The project aims to lower emissions from a nearby LNG facility, but critics remain concerned about potential impacts on groundwater and land. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent audit of the Coushatta Tribe found missing receipts for credit card purchases and undocumented travel charges—officials removed it from the state website while they review if it should be republished. The tribal council did not comment on the findings and said a new expense policy is now in place. 7 KPLC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local poll asked Lake Charles residents to name their favorite cheeseburger spots, with many choosing Cotton’s, OB’s Bar & Grill, and Mr. Bill’s Seafood Express. The survey shows locals enjoy both classic and creative flavors — such as a signature Bayou Beast Burger with a spicy Cajun twist. Gator 99.5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The McNeese Cowgirls, led by coach Ayla Guzzardo, will travel to Nassau to play in the Pink Flamingo Championship in November, starting with a game against West Virginia on November 24 at 1:30 p.m. ET—placed in the Goombay Division alongside Belmont and Ohio State. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Tonight, McNeese hosts Weber State at 6 p.m. at Navarre Stadium for its first FCS matchup as the Cowboys, with one win and one loss, try to prove their strength—while the Wildcats, coming off two losses and a long trip, aim for their first win. The American Press
- ➤ LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier from Lake Charles said he is not a big fan of the Florida Gators during a media session on Tuesday — a remark that adds fuel to the historic rivalry as teams prepare for key matchups. His comment comes as changes in SEC scheduling may affect future games between the two sides. The American Press
- ➤ The Westlake Rams defeated LaGrange 47-12 on Sept 12 at Max Caldarera Memorial Stadium—Braylon Garrick ran for 170 yards and four touchdowns while the team recovered three fumbles in the game. The American Press
- ➤ Lake Charles College Prep rallied from a 25-point deficit with resurgent defense and key plays from Ayden Carter + Phillip Hunter to win 70-65 at Barbe High School on Thursday. The team improved its record to 1-1 as they secured their first win over Barbe. The American Press
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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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McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop Fun Run / Walk & Kids 1k Round Up
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