Good morning, Lake Charles.

Firefighters visited the Tiger Island Fire Exhibit at the Beauregard Museum for the first time—reviewing a display that documents local fire history.

Food service supervisors in local schools have submitted lunch and breakfast menus for Sept.29-Oct.3 — the meals vary by district — and they are subject to change.

Approximately 170 students at T.H.

Watkins Elementary School in Lake Charles received brand-new shoes on Friday in a giveaway coordinated by Louisiana Blue—Operation Warm and Healthy Blue Louisiana, where volunteers helped them measure their feet and choose their favorite colors. The event marked the first Operation Warm shoe giveaway in southwest Louisiana.

Louisiana officials and federal lawmakers warn that if Congress does not extend the National Flood Insurance Program by Tuesday, real estate sales and policy renewals will freeze and funds to pay storm claims will drop — a risk as hurricane season nears.

Insurance leaders like Tim Temple and Senator Cassidy say this short-term extension is needed to protect nearly half a million policyholders in the state.

VIP Autumn Market and Show and Shine

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Villages of Imperial Pointe — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant vendor market with food trucks and a showcase of impressive vehicles at the Second Annual VIP Autumn Market.

Lions vs. Cowboys Football Showdown

6-9 p.m. — McNeese State University Football Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting home game between the McNeese Cowboys and Southeastern Louisiana Lions!

McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop Fun Run / Walk & Kids 1k Round Up

5k Fun Run & Walk for all ages organized by the McNeese Track and Field / XC Program presented by the McNeese Cowboy Club. Proceeds raised go directly back to program to help offset funding for Travel, Meals, Equipment, Insurance, Supplies for the Year. Your support is appreciated.

McNeese Cowboy Club 5k Gallop Fun Run / Walk & Kids 1k Round Up

5k Fun Run & Walk for all ages organized by the McNeese Track and Field / XC Program presented by the McNeese Cowboy Club. Proceeds raised go directly back to program to help offset funding for Travel, Meals, Equipment, Insurance, Supplies for the Year. Your support is appreciated.

Voices of Wailing Women Called to Pray

4-8 p.m. — Lake Charles Event Center — Free entry — A powerful gathering for women to unite in prayer and spiritual support.

Daryl Felsberg Comedy Night

8 p.m. — Library Riot — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the larger-than-life comedic talent of Daryl Felsberg in an intimate setting.

Houston Christian vs McNeese State Football

6-9 p.m. — McNeese State University Football Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate homecoming as the Cowboys face off against Houston Christian in an exciting football matchup.

Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition 2025

October 19-21 — L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles — Pricing varies — Major LNG industry event focusing on economic growth and energy transition with strategic and technical conferences.

Josh Gates Live: An Evening of Ghosts and Monsters

7-9 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — Tickets required — Experience eerie tales and thrilling paranormal investigations with Josh Gates from the Discovery Channel.