Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Lake Charles.
🎭 Culture
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana plan a month of live music in November featuring country, rock, Cajun and Zydeco acts at local venues (L'Auberge Casino Resort, Golden Nugget and Rosa Heart Theatre).
Shows include Clint Black on Nov. 14, Neal McCoy on Nov. 6 and Clay Walker on Nov. 14.
📰 Economy
Gas prices in Lake Charles saw a slight drop as AAA reported an average of $3.89 per gallon for regular gas on Friday, Oct.
16; however, prices remain higher than last year, prompting drivers to compare offers at 10 local stations (with Exxon as low as $3.29) to save money.
🌲 Environment
A cold front brings fall weather to Southwest Louisiana this weekend with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s, prompting officials to impose burn bans in nearly every parish except Cameron (due to marshy conditions).
Officials assess fire risks given low humidity and gusty winds.
🏛️ Government
Waterworks District No. 2 of Ward 4 has hired Utiliserve to inspect, flush, and test fire hydrants from Monday, Oct.
19 through Monday, Oct. 26. Residents might see discolored water during the tests and should run taps for two minutes if needed.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday, Oct.
16 that activist Joy Banner will have a new trial after attorney Ike Spears broke his rules during her free speech case when parish leaders stopped her comments at a November 2023 council meeting in St. John.
🏥 Health
The City of Lake Charles invites residents to join Chef Nino for a free event with healthy eating tips and laughter at Henry Heights Recreation Center (801 E.
School St.) on Oct. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
🏈 Sports
On Oct. 16, prep football games saw Sam Houston win 33-20 over Acadiana with scoring spread over four quarters.
Sulphur won 55-7 against New Iberia and Leesville beat North Vermilion 67-22 as schools posted strong team efforts.
Local high school teams battled on Thursday as Jennings won 48-7 with three defensive touchdowns + Lake Arthur Tigers beat Kinder 42-0 after Jaydon Prudhomme rushed for 269 yards.
DeRidder and Oakdale also won, boosting local playoff hopes.
Lake Charles College Prep beat Sterlington 39-38 on Thursday in a tight game at Ward 3 Stadium, with key plays in the final 12 minutes.
Senior quarterback Dylan Vital threw for 311 yards + four touchdowns, helping secure their biggest win ever.
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