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Lake Charles
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Sulphur family business is hosting its third annual pumpkin patch at Sulphur Dirt and Rock with new pumpkin varieties, a game area for kids, and photo spots by vintage trucks to celebrate fall spirit. The event runs Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. — Friday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A Sulphur family is hosting a pumpkin patch for local residents—details on event dates and activities are yet to be announced. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Gracie Barra Lake Charles and Moss Bluff offer Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes that welcome kids, teens, and adults to learn confidence and discipline in a community setting—this program uses a proven training system recognized by over 1,000 schools worldwide. The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 16, 1917, 265 enlisted mechanics and 16 flyers arrived by train to begin training at the new Lake Charles aviation camp Gerstner Field (located 11 miles south on La. 27). The Daily American-Press reported that while rumors spread of an immediate government takeover, contractors planned to finish the camp in two weeks. The American Press
- ➤ Thursday night, the new DPR Gallery opened at 104 W Pujo St. in downtown Lake Charles—featuring the Rebirth exhibit by Peregrine Honig, which will be available for viewing until Dec. 31. Local partners who renovated the former Botsky’s suite aim to add a vibrant creative space to downtown and boost the region’s art scene. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles College Prep beat Jennings 43-32 on Friday at Navarre Stadium by outscoring them 24-12 in the fourth quarter — Jeffery Nevills scored the go-ahead touchdown while Ayden Carter sealed the win with an 85-yard kickoff return. Coach Erick Franklin praised the team’s effort and highlighted Carter’s 253 rushing yards on 27 carries for his fifth straight high-yard game. The American Press
- ➤ LSU moved to No. 10 in the AP Top 25 Poll after beating the South Carolina Gamecocks 20-10 in Baton Rouge — the Tigers will travel to Nashville on Saturday, October 18 to face Vanderbilt at 11 a.m. 7 KPLC
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Daryl Felsberg Comedy Night
8 p.m. — Library Riot — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the larger-than-life comedic talent of Daryl Felsberg in an intimate setting.
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Houston Christian vs McNeese State Football
6-9 p.m. — McNeese State University Football Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate homecoming as the Cowboys face off against Houston Christian in an exciting football matchup.
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Americas LNG Summit & Exhibition 2025
October 19-21 — L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles — Pricing varies — Major LNG industry event focusing on economic growth and energy transition with strategic and technical conferences.
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Josh Gates Live: An Evening of Ghosts and Monsters
7-9 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — Tickets required — Experience eerie tales and thrilling paranormal investigations with Josh Gates from the Discovery Channel.
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Wheel Of Fortune Live!
8-9:30 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles — Varies — Spin it to win it with contestants selected from the audience in this interactive game show experience.
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Día de los Muertos Festival
2-7 p.m. — Arcade Amphitheater at Lake Charles Event Center — Free admission — Celebrate culture, art, and music at this vibrant festival honoring Día de los Muertos.
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Wild Cajun Trail Runs
6 a.m. — Sam Houston Jones State Park — Registration fees apply — Conquer the scenic trails of Southeast Louisiana with a range of distances from 10K to 40M.
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