Good morning, Lake Charles.

Last week, SpaceX launched its 40-story Starship from South Padre Island in Texas, and residents in Vermilion Parish now await Elon Musk’s planned $100 billion spaceport that could boost local business and tech opportunities.

Local students from Lake Charles earned academic honors for summer 2026 at University of Maryland Global Campus, Champlain College Online + Southeastern Louisiana University.

Louise Lopez from Sowela Technical Community College, who attends weekly while managing work and family, is preparing for the HiSET exam later this fall.

Parish officials said representatives for the proposed Persimmon Energy Center solar farm in Moss Bluff did not provide evidence supporting claims of cutting property taxes by 22 to 27 percent, prompting growing community opposition to the project.

Representatives have yet to file a permit application for the 4,700-acre development.

Lake Charles native Jamaal Levi shined with two touchdowns as McNeese fell 63-14 to No. 11 LSU at +Tiger Stadium+ on Saturday; the Cowboys will receive a +$750,000+ check and return to Baton Rouge for a rematch in 2029.

Blue and gold fans invaded Baton Rouge to watch McNeese face No. 11 LSU at Tiger Stadium today.

It marks the third meeting between the teams as fans, including alumna Victoria Carrier, shared spirited support for both sides.