Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.
Good morning, Lake Charles.
Honor Flight Louisiana provided all-expenses-paid flights for eligible veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, as trained volunteers assisted veterans (including WWII and terminally ill) from Louisiana and Mississippi in recognizing their service.
Jellystone Park hosted its Black Pot Cook-Off on Saturday with cooks preparing dishes like short rib and jambalaya while families enjoyed pool, games, and music — proceeds went to the Care Camp Foundation.
The park will hold a Gumbo Cook-Off on Nov. 21 with music from Ryan Foret.
Abraham’s Tent, now at 2424 Fruge Street, serves up to 300 hot meals six days a week and has been open for two years — executive director Pearl Cole said she is happy to feed community members.
More than 1,000 people gathered in Elton Saturday at the second annual Greater Pine Island Teal Festival featuring live music, food and local vendors.
In partnership with the Coushatta Tribe, the event celebrated teal hunting season and organizers plan to return next year.
On Oct. 16, 1959, Sen. John F.
Kennedy and his wife visited Lake Charles as part of a two-day tour and attended a packed dinner at the Pioneer Club — now part of city hall — where he addressed foreign policy and labor issues.
The McNeese Cowboys are on the road for their season's first away game as they take on the UT Rio Grande Valley Vauqeros today at 7 p.m. Fans can watch on ESPN+ and listen on 92.9 The Lake.
The McNeese Cowboys travel across state lines tonight to face the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ and listen on 92.9 The Lake.
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