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Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 3,000 residents in downtown Lake Charles are without electricity due to an outage at the Ann Street substation, with repairs underway. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calcasieu Correctional Center's booking report for October 15, 2024, lists various charges including armed robbery, battery, and theft against several individuals. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Ron White, renowned for his comedic style and participation in the successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour, will perform in Lake Charles in 2025. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Chuck Fest 2024, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will offer a diverse lineup of music, food, art, and culture in downtown Lake Charles, featuring free public access, five stages, and various entertainment zones. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Candlelight Concerts introduces a Halloween-themed classical music evening, providing an innovative, candle-lit experience at Southlake Theatre in Lake Charles. The American Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ SWLA experiences its coldest night since spring with morning lows reaching 40s, amid a continuing moderate drought and calm tropic conditions. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Sam Houston Jones State Park in Louisiana launches major upgrades, doubling its trails to 20 miles and adding a community bike park, funded by a joint effort with Phillips 66 and LAMBO. The American Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana introduces new absentee voting laws, including limitations on who can submit or assist with multiple ballots and specifications for witnesses, effective August 1, 2024, and ahead of the 2025 election cycle. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Early voting for the Nov. 5 open primary presidential/congressional election in Calcasieu will occur from Oct. 18 to Oct. 29, with four available voting sites. The American Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana expects a cold front to drop temperatures into the 40s and 70s, prompting residents to prepare traditional Cajun dishes for the cooler weather. Gator 99.5
SPORTS NEWS
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Candlelight Concert at Southlake Theater
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SCKA Fall Field Day at Burton Complex
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Live Concert by Sammy Kershaw
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Nighttime Trail Walk at Sam Houston Jones State Park
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WRTS Family-Friendly Halloween Bash
Experience a fun-filled Halloween celebration with food, games, and trick-or-treating at We Rock the Spectrum.
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Whiskey Myers Live Concert Featuring JJ Grey & Mofro and Colby Acuff
Experience an exciting live concert by Whiskey Myers, alongside JJ Grey & Mofro and Colby Acuff, at the Lake Charles Event Center.
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Chris Cagle Live at Golden Nugget Lake Charles
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