Good morning, Lake Charles.

On November 22, 2025, Jellystone RV Park in Lake Charles will host a gumbo cook-off and live concert by Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition — the concert starts at 7:00 p.m., following cook-off activities held earlier for local families to enjoy camping, good food and dancing.

Epps Memorial Library reopened in Lake Charles on October 13th after a five-year closure—local officials expect the facility to improve community access to resources.

A local candle maker taught KPLC how to create authentic fall scents (October 13th) by showing seasonal techniques and recipes that capture the essence of the season.

After a temporary closure linked to changes involving Laura, Westlake barbecue spot reopened on Oct.

13—local residents can now enjoy its full menu and regular hours.

Wayne Newton, known as Mr. Las Vegas, will perform live at Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino on Saturday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.—his show will bring decades of music history to Southwest Louisiana.

After a five-year recovery from hurricane damage, Gator 99.5 upgraded its studio with autographed guitars and bar signs—adding an alligator display for local flair.

The station invites listeners on Facebook to vote for a new studio name—winners will be announced later this week.

Local stylists returned from Paris after attending major fashion shows where they learned new trends and creative production techniques.

Lensi White and Kailee Slocum shared that American fashion inspirations, including 70's designs (emphasizing self-confidence), will guide their advice to help clients feel beautiful.

McNeese Homecoming Week began on Monday at The Quad with a kickoff event and today features a comedy show with Sydney Castillo from 6 to 7 p.m.—Wednesday will have the Oozeball Mud Volleyball Tournament at 2 p.m. and Thursday will hold a parade at 7 p.m. with a pep rally at Navarre Stadium—and Friday will host a cowboy block party with LA Roxx at 7 p.m. while Saturday will see the Cowboys face Houston Christian with kickoff at 6:00 inside Navarre Stadium.

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will host an E-Waste Recycle Day on Oct 25 from 8 a.m. to noon — letting residents drop off old electronics at two solid waste centers at 5500B Swift Plant Road in Lake Charles and 2915 Post Oak Road in Sulphur — and participants must show a Calcasieu ID to prove residency.

A new Delaware law fines dog owners for excessive barking for 15 minutes of continuous noise or 30 minutes of intermittent noise, but Louisiana residents doubt this rule fits local life — many locals say barking is a natural way for dogs to guard homes, farms, and families.

They believe such fines do not reflect the state’s dog-loving culture and are unlikely to be adopted here.

McNeese Men's Basketball will host a free Fan Fest Exhibition Game against Grambling at Townsley Law Arena on October 26 at 3 p.m. Fans can join to enjoy a kids' zone, autographs and sponsor giveaways—providing an early look at the upcoming season.

After a 1–5 start, coach Viator said the Cowboys are hitting the reset button after their bye week and will host Houston Christian Saturday night — the team plans to improve first down execution and bolster its defense as key players return from injury.

The Cowboys are focusing on winning this week and moving past their difficult first half.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.