Good morning, Lake Charles.

Imperial Calcasieu Museum will host Archaeology Under the Bridge from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.

14 (as part of Louisiana Archaeology Month) to share recent digs at the Norris Point Archaeological Site and explain ancient shell middens.

Economist Dr. Loren Scott said Lake Charles is set for 6,000 new jobs over the next two years as major industrial projects like Louisiana LNG and Venture Global boost local investment (with $66 billion in projects underway).

This forecast highlights busy regional economic growth.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved an $8,000 supplement for teachers and a $5,600 supplement for support staff to be paid in two parts (this month and in March) and will review a new support staff salary schedule at its December meeting.

Louisiana will enforce a six-week ban on keeping flounder from Oct.

15 until Nov. 30 to help the species spawn and recover. This statewide rule covers all flounder caught as bycatch in other fisheries.

SpaceX said it will build a launch site on Pecan Island that will host up to 30 daily launches, a plan raising concerns for local wildlife and coastal wetlands since many species already struggle with habitat loss.

Experts stress that the project must include sufficient coastal restoration funding.

Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to intensify into a Category 2 hurricane today as it moves from northwest of the Yucatán Peninsula, but meteorologist Donald Jones (NWS Lake Charles) said southwest Louisiana will see light showers while dry air may spark wildfires on Thursday and Friday.

The Barbe Bucs ended Lafayette's 10 game win streak on Tuesday in a closely contested three set match (31-29, 25-23, 25-22) that secured their 20th win in the Division I District 3 opener.

Sophomore hitters Josie Tilton and Kamryn Washington led the effort with strong plays.

Local prep football standings were published Tuesday, Oct.

6 at 8:41 a.m. across multiple districts (Barbe holds a 2-0 record in District 3-5A while schools like St. Thomas More and Acadiana show varied success).

Will Wade returns to Lake Charles today in a preseason exhibition as he coaches LSU against longtime friend Bill Armstrong’s McNeese squad at Townsley Law Arena (6:30 p.m.).

The game honors history and promises a spirited matchup between former colleagues.