Good morning, Lake Charles.

Gator 99.5 listener votes showed that Cottons Downtown took the top spot in the local burger battle after receiving six votes among entries from Lake Charles and nearby communities.

The poll highlighted community favorites for burgers that residents often enjoy.

Second Harvest partnered with Phillips 66 to deliver food bags to over 300 students from local schools today, ensuring students leave with essential food supplies for the day.

The Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles and Crying Eagle Brewing Company will host the 10th Annual Spooktacular Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct.

23 at Crying Eagle University, 1165 E McNeese St, from 5 to 9 p.m. Family rides, games, live music, and free beer + food accompany coat donations that benefit local charities.

St. Jude Dream Home celebrated its ribbon cutting and now offers free tours every weekend through Oct.

29 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in Lake Charles. Tickets reserved by Oct. 16 may enter a drawing for a $2,500 gift card, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has opened a 9-day duck hunting season for Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks from Saturday, Oct.

3 to Oct. 11, with a daily bag limit of four and free permits. Hunters must review regulations and report harvests within 15 days after the season ends.

Four local natives, Chris Truax, Kevin Guidry, Jamie Bice and DeSean Smith will serve as guest captains for LSU's game against McNeese on Saturday, Oct.

3 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. They represent Lake Charles roots — a cherished pregame tradition before the coin toss.

Barbe and Sulphur will play their 55th football game today at Matt Walker Memorial Stadium in a matchup that marks the first time both teams are undefeated since 2003; Barbe currently leads the series 34-20.

Lake Charles will host the Southland Cross Country Championships on Oct.

30 at Enos Derbonne Sports Complex and the Men’s All Pro Golf Tour High Stakes Showdown from Nov. 18-20 at Contraband Bayou and Mallard Golf Clubs—giving local athletes and fans fresh fall sports action.

Westlake Ram volleyball swept Welsh 25-18, 25-11, 25-14 on Wednesday, Oct.

1 at home. Coach Gloria Fontenot said the team (7-8 early season) cleaned up its serve and blocking with a settled lineup that boosted players like Ivy Broussard and Honor Maggio.

Today, the high school football season hits its midpoint as the Touchdown Live Game of the Week features undefeated 5A rivals, the Sulphur Golden Tors and Barbe Buccaneers, on 7News at 6:00 p.m. with full scores and highlights set for 10:00 p.m.