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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Highland Meadows say that since Magnolia Water took over, they have experienced worsening water quality with low pressure, brown water, and bills that nearly doubled over the past two years. Residents say these problems make basic tasks difficult—no effective communication about repairs or advisories has been provided. 7 KPLC
- ➤ The Women’s Commission of Southwest Louisiana held its 35th Annual Women’s Fall Conference at the Lake Charles Event Center where six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner Kersee told women to work hard and stay true to who they are — conference chair Dorothy Lager said the event featured workshops, retail therapy and talks that brought women together and will set the stage for next year’s conference. 7 KPLC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gator 99.5, KNGT-FM Radio, is a Townsquare Media station playing the best country music for Lake Charles listeners — it is identified as the top source for new country tunes in the area. Gator 99.5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles’ premier music event Chuck Fest returns on Saturday in downtown Lake Charles — the free festival features local musicians performing on multiple stages with shows starting at noon on the Ryan Street stage and continuing throughout the day. The American Press
- ➤ Lake Charles announced its holiday schedule at the Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center on Wednesday, featuring events from ballet performances of The Nutcracker from November 20 to 22 to a Light Up the Lake celebration on November 29, a free Christmas Movie Night, and a holiday art stroll. The calendar also lists a free outdoor Christmas jazz concert and a spooky Art in the Park event on October 18—plans set to bring local cheer throughout the season. The American Press
- ➤ Billy Ocean will perform at L'Auberge Event Center in Lake Charles on Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m.—he will sing his famous chart-topping hits in a one-night-only show. Gator 99.5
- ➤ ACTS Theatre launches its Underground Season with Rocky Horror Picture Show running from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1 as it marks the show’s 50th anniversary; the musical offers several performances including a 7:30 p.m. start on Oct. 24 and tickets cost $25 for adults. The American Press
- ➤ Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana will host multiple Halloween events this month—ranging from family trunk-or-treats and pumpkin carving bashes to haunted houses and themed parties, with activities scheduled from October 18th to November 1st. Gator 99.5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Chem Expo will take place on Oct. 23 at the Lake Charles Event Center—2,600 middle school students from Calcasieu, Cameron, and Allen Parishes will see hands-on experiments and learn about chemical and mechanical engineering careers. Students interested in attending should talk with their school principal. 7 KPLC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Lake Charles reported that water problems worsened last night and are demanding clear answers from local officials, who said they will investigate the issue and plan fixes soon. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A Cameron Parish judge ruled that state officials did not consider climate impacts and harm to wetlands when they approved the permit for the Commonwealth LNG export terminal, halting its construction. The permit will be reworked to include environmental justice and climate concerns before work can resume—officials must complete a new review. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cowboys are getting ready for the season with a women’s team dinner next Wednesday at Townsley Law Arena after a closed scrimmage at Tulane and an open exhibition game against Grambling at 3 p.m. on Oct. 26 — fans can get autographs from 11 new players, four returnees, and staff, while the men’s and women’s teams will start their home regular season on Nov. 3 with the women playing a kids game at 11 a.m. and the men playing at 6:30 p.m. with new head coaches. The American Press
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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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