Good morning, Lake Charles.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for beloved humanitarian Pearl Cole, with details on the service time and location expected soon.

Residents at a Thursday night meeting questioned parts of the City Park master plan that would keep the par 32 golf course unchanged yet shorten it by about 200 yards.

The park improvements and a nonprofit conservancy plan will be presented at the Sept. 24 BREC Commission meeting.

Lake Charles is hosting its second annual Back-to-School Hygiene Products Drive to collect new, unused items including deodorant, soap, and toothbrushes for local schools.

Donations are accepted at City Hall (326 Pujo St.) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until Sept. 30.

The Pine Island Teal Festival will celebrate the start of teal season in Elton on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Bon’s on Main Street + the event will feature eight bands, food, local vendors, and community support as the festival honors local hunting traditions.

Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp allowed Property Insurance Company of America to take over 4,764 commercial policies, as Gov. Jeff Landry announced on Monday.

The move aims to lower reinsurance costs and slash commercial rates by 14% in November — policyholders will choose their coverage.

More than 50,000 hatchery-raised red drum were released today at the West Cove Boat Ramp on Sabine National Wildlife Refuge as part of Louisiana’s first redfish restocking program, and local agencies, research partners and volunteers helped transfer the fish — industry sponsors provided funding.

Azimuth Renewables is exploring a data center on 1,100 wooded acres north of Coffey Road in Moss Bluff, but Calcasieu Parish officials say an *ordinance gap* means permits and zoning options are not available yet.

Residents and staff at Villa Maria Retirement Center celebrated National Assisted Living Week with an outdoor carnival featuring music, games, food, and a dunking booth—drawing local support from businesses and a nearby school; the event runs Sept.

13—19.

Two Lake Charles cousins were selected to join the Louisiana Olympic Development soccer team and will start training soon (a program that boosts local athletic talent).

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is now listed as doubtful for the Ole Miss game — backup redshirt freshman Husan Longstreet is poised to step in as coach Kiffin makes quick roster adjustments for the SEC matchup.

On Thursday at Matt Walker Memorial Stadium, Sulphur won 45-42 against Pineville after four lead changes in the final minutes.

The Tors improved to 3-0 with a drive led by senior Bryson Hardy.

Sam Houston will face LCCP at the renovated Cougar Stadium today at 7 p.m. after a near comeback loss last week, and coach Chad Davis said his team will use its big size advantage to control the game and slow the Trailblazers’ fast offense.