Good morning, Lake Charles.

Calcasieu libraries host fall events for kids and teens; on Thursday, Oct.

8 children design candy tote bags at Carnegie Memorial Branch and on Tuesday, Oct. 13 they make Ghostly Garlands at Iowa Branch, while teens test their skills in a Magic Mansion escape room at Epps Memorial Branch on Monday, Oct. 12.

Southwest Louisiana is hosting October events to support breast cancer awareness.

A Pink Music Bingo Brunch in Lake Charles runs Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a Men Wear Pink Poker Run takes place Oct. 24, and Ragley hosts a Pink-le Ball Tournament Oct. 9 to 10.

An economic forecast released Tuesday projects Louisiana will add 55,000 jobs over the next two years, with Lake Charles set to grow by 5.6% or 6,000 jobs thanks to major projects including LNG, data centers & SpaceX launch facility developments.

Regional economic activity is expected to benefit from these initiatives.

A feasibility study on a proposed nine-story hotel near the Event Center says it could boost tourism by attracting convention and sports visitors with a full-service restaurant and bar adjacent to a future sports complex, and city officials expect over 200% market penetration and new local spending.

Parents at Moss Bluff Elementary raised concerns after several bullying incidents left students upset.

School officials are reviewing reports and have arranged smaller, safer groups while the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office investigates.

Registration for SOWELA Technical Community College’s Spring 2027 semester will open on Oct.

19 at its Lake Charles, Jennings, Leesville, and Oakdale campuses, offering online, hybrid, and in-person options. Academic Advisor Travis Spears advises prospective students to register early due to high demand.

Hurricane hunters launched flights Tuesday afternoon after Invest 92L rapidly intensified near the Yucatan Peninsula, according to Lake Charles meteorologists.

Models expect the disturbance to strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias and potentially threaten the Gulf Coast this weekend (residents should prepare for changing conditions).

Federal officials announced that winter fishing and boating restrictions will begin one hour after sunset on Oct.

15 at the Southwest Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex, affecting Lacassine, Gibbstown and Sabine areas — while bank fishing and wildlife viewing remain available until Mar. 15, 2027.

Forecasters are tracking a tropical disturbance in the Gulf that may grow into a storm and bring rain and wind to our area by Friday night—details about Saturday's impact remain uncertain.

Lake Charles residents are advised to follow weather updates.

Flowers Foods Inc. recalled Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread sold locally for having undeclared milk that may cause allergies, so consumers should check packages & return affected products for a refund.

Local cooks now have a new tool for their gumbo; a ladle with a center hole draws grease from the broth and is available at Market Basket (or online) to keep recipes pure as temperatures drop.

On Saturday, Oct. 3, LSU set records with 731 total yards and 101 offensive plays to win 63-14 over McNeese State, as quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns while McNeese, reeling from injuries, will take a week off before its Oct.

17 game.

Local high school football heats up as four SWLA teams - Barbe, Rosepine, Vinton, and Lake Arthur - remain unbeaten heading into Week 6.

Numerous matchups across the region promise tougher district play as teams prepare for the upcoming games.