Good morning, Lake Charles.

A five-acre corn maze celebrating America's 250th anniversary is being created by a local family at Cole's Country Market in Longville; it will open on weekends in October (weather permitting) with updates posted on Facebook.

The upcoming ‘Shine the Light’ musical will honor a cherished legacy and raise sickle cell awareness as community members gather for inspiring performances.

Organizers say the event (at a local theater) will educate residents and celebrate heritage.

McNeese State University earned national recognition for the 16th year in a row as one of the best regional universities in the South, ranking (No. 45) among top public schools in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges edition.

It opened a new student union and LNG center in the spring and is now expanding its autism program facility to boost local services.

Beauregard Parish schools will serve a free supper to all students starting Oct.

1 to help meet longer school days+ grab-and-go meals will be provided before dismissal with USDA-compliant portions.

An analysis found state regulators took over five years to issue formal enforcement for industrial air quality violations — delayed action may reduce penalties and affect community health in the area.

Federal regulators finalized a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass LNG expansion that could add 19.5 million tons of capacity; construction is expected to begin late 2026 and initial operations will start by 2030 at the nation's largest LNG export plant in Cameron Parish.

Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center will feature in TV series JAIL starting Thursday, Oct.

1, as select episodes air on Vizio, Roku, and Prime Video (showcasing the work of the corrections staff). The series will follow deputies’ daily routines filmed last year.

Louisiana senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy supported sending the Protect College Sports Act to the House after its 77—22 Senate vote late Monday.

The bipartisan measure lets college athletes profit from their name, image and transfer rights, and the House will consider it after the midterms.

Federal changes to SNAP take effect Oct.

1, costing Louisiana an extra $42.3 million in administrative fees while benefits rise slightly and local food banks report growing demand — trends that echo reduced enrollment statewide.

After defeating Texas A&M over the weekend, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin held a news conference Monday, Sept.

28 to discuss the Tigers’ status as they prepare to face McNeese on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Tiger Stadium starting at 6:45 p.m.