Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary 'Stitch' Guillory is hosting his first annual golf tournament on October 3, 2024, to support local charities and high school athletics. Gator 99.5
- ➤ SLAARS expands its services to offer literacy, GED tutoring, job search assistance, and mental health support with its new facilities in Southwest Louisiana. The American Press
- ➤ The first phase of Woodring Apartments in Downtown Lake Charles, offering 58 multi-family units with mixed-income options, signals a stride towards improved housing availability and walkable community development. The American Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office announced a series of arrests including charges of drug possession, illegal weapon carrying, and domestic abuse. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SOWELA's automotive repair program trains students for high-paying technician jobs, focusing on electronic systems crucial in modern cars, with Master Technicians earning over $100,000 a year. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. government is distributing four free at-home COVID-19 tests to each household to combat the rise of the new XEC variant, available by the end of September. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The McNeese State women's basketball team, after a disappointing 6-25 season, aims for a comeback with a roster of new players as they start official practices. The American Press
- ➤ McNeese State's football offense, under coach Gary Goff and led by quarterback Clifton McDowell, has improved significantly this season, resulting in more big plays and a stronger start compared to previous years. The American Press
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Zen & Trend Exchange: A Clothing Swap Event
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1st Sunday Brunch at The MBar
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McNeese Volleyball Home Game Against Southeastern
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Lake Charles Film Festival 2024
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Inaugural Reelin' for Warriors Fishing Rodeo
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McNeese Cowgirls Volleyball Battles Nicholls Colonels
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