Good morning, Lake Charles.

Family members can enjoy crafts, live music, food trucks and a special up-close look at local emergency vehicles at the Harvest Lights Fall Festival.

The event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Stables at Le Bocage and ticket sales support Reins of Hope.

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will host four free outdoor movie nights in October from Oct.

2 to Oct. 23 at local parks including Prien Lake Park and River Bluff Park (with a screening at McNeese Bulber Auditorium on Oct. 16). Each event starts at 6:30 p.m. with popcorn and candy.

Rock N Roll Sushi will open soon at 4740 Nelson Road, Suite 210.

The restaurant offers American-style sushi with regional flavors (like a spicy crawfish roll) while the exact opening date remains unannounced.

Southwest Louisiana artist Dani Lacour won EP of the Year at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville — she celebrated at the Grand Ole Opry circle.

The achievement marks a major milestone for the singer-songwriter, who has grown her following through local shows and national tours.

More than 50 years ago, Elvis Presley played two sold-out shows at the Lake Charles Civic Center on May 4 and a rare soundboard recording now lets local fans hear his hit Jambalaya as part of his lasting legacy in our community.

Attorneys from Southwest Louisiana Law Center appear on 7News at Noon to explain that an expungement does not automatically restore Louisiana firearm rights — individuals must wait 10 years after fully completing all sentencing requirements — and to describe how a living will outlines preferences for life support care.

Louisiana SNAP benefits will increase on Oct.

1 for those already receiving the maximum aid - one-person households gain $8, two-person $16, and households up to eight persons gain up to $52 to help manage rising food costs.

Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order on Sept.

23 allowing farmers to use dyed diesel in on-road vehicles registered for farm or forest use— a measure aimed at easing fuel costs amid high diesel prices; the policy expires Oct. 22 unless extended.

A local mother is thankful for the NICU staff who cared for her twins at a regional hospital.

She said the compassionate team helped ease her family's worries during a difficult time.

Sam Houston Bronco volleyball came from behind in a five-set match on Tuesday evening to beat rival Sulphur 15-11, with Ali Wills closing the game with decisive aces.

The team will face Iowa today as they continue a season of tight contests.

A new SWLA prep football stats report from Wednesday shows top performances — Leesville’s Braxton rushed for 633 yards with 10 touchdowns and LCCP’s Vital passed for 574 yards with 9 touchdowns.