Thursday, September 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The article lists the most problematic traffic intersections in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana, highlighting areas with frequent backups and accidents. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Sowela Technical Community College hosted its second annual breakfast to honor over a hundred local first responders, emphasizing gratitude for their service and the importance of their role in the community. The American Press
- ➤ Project Build A Future plans to create a resilient, affordable neighborhood in Lake Charles, featuring homes built to withstand climate change, with construction starting as early as February 2025. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Phillips 66 donates $60,000 to the Children’s Advocacy Center to support therapeutic counseling for abused children in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calcasieu Correctional Center's booking report for September 24, 2024, lists numerous arrests, including drug possession, domestic abuse, and failure to register as a sex offender. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Riley Green, along with special guests including Ella Langley, will perform in Lake Charles on May 9, 2025, as part of his Damn Country Music Tour. Gator 99.5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles launches initiatives with Hancock Whitney Bank to support and inspire both aspiring and existing small business owners through a variety of programs starting Sept. 26. The American Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A cold front moving through SWLA will lead to scattered showers and cooler temperatures, while Tropical Storm Helene is poised to become a hurricane affecting Florida. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles enforces specific restrictions on the placement of political signs to prevent hazards and maintain public safety, with illegal placements subject to removal. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Weber State, a solid FCS program, presents a significant challenge for McNeese State in an upcoming football game, highlighting their defensive strength and successful track record. The American Press
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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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McNeese Cowgirls Volleyball Battles Nicholls Colonels
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Quarterly Job Fair at Lake Charles Event Center
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