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Lake Charles
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stacy Spedale, a Louisiana native, shares her gumbo cooking tips by making her own roux and chicken broth with whole chicken thighs—balancing flavors carefully to perfect this staple dish. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles officials discussed plans to build a new sports complex with options in Gossport or downtown—local leaders believe the project will boost sports and recreation opportunities. They will review community feedback and studies before making a final decision soon. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A program at Sam Houston trains students in peer support to help peers through crises and prevent suicide—its model has spread across the state, with leaders also lobbying for laws to collect teen mental health data. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A group of SWLA teens provided peer support and advocated for suicide prevention after receiving training in local schools. They will host more sessions to help peers and share their experiences + work with community leaders to spread awareness about mental health. 7 KPLC
- ➤ This month, five-year-old McKinli Bauer begins a clinical trial in Seattle for a rare brain cancer called DIPG. Her family hopes the treatment will extend her life—they will check her progress by October 3 and plan a Music Bingo event on October 18. 7 KPLC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Crying Eagle’s new lakefront restaurant is now open for reservations and will welcome walk-in guests starting October 31—this much-anticipated venue offers sweeping water views, multiple outdoor seating areas for over 400 guests, and a menu crafted by Chef Lyle Broussard. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A local restaurant owner taught KPLC staff how to prepare traditional gumbo as the fall season began—offering a hands-on tradition in local cooking. 7 KPLC
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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