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Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Interfor announced today it would cut lumber production by 26% through the end of the year and lay off 590 employees, with the DeQuincy mill now operating on one shift — the company said weak lumber prices and trade issues are forcing these changes. This reduction comes as efforts continue to balance supply with current market demand. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A list of top Halloween costumes for this year highlights Louisiana-themed outfits like Jean Lafitte Pirate and Shrimper as local stores begin stocking items for the holiday. Coushatta Casino Resort will hold a Costume Contest with cash prizes — an event set to boost festive celebrations statewide. Gator 99.5
- ➤ The Louisiana Choral Foundation’s Masterworks Chorale will perform its Fall Concert 'Choral Gems' this Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3:00 p.m. at University United Methodist Church in Lake Charles. The program will feature pieces by Handel, Ronald Kean and John Rutter before ending with a medley from Jersey Boys — tickets cost $15 at the door while children and students with valid school IDs enter free. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Coach Doug Dietz spent 35 years at Our Lady Queen of Heaven School teaching PE and coaching sports while encouraging every student with a simple 'do your best'—his warm style touched young learners and even his own two sons who studied there. Born and raised in Lake Charles, his long career at the school has made him a cherished figure in the community. The American Press
- ➤ Louisiana education leaders voiced concerns at a Baton Rouge meeting when a lawmaker proposed tying school funding to daily attendance, warning that the change could hurt schools without addressing why students miss class. State Rep. Barbara Freiberg pulled the bill after nearly two dozen experts argued that cutting funds might impair support for high-need students — a challenge the study group will continue to address through recommendations due by February. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Walk returns today at the Lake Charles Event Center with registration at 7:00 a.m. and the walk beginning at 8:30 a.m.—the funds raised will support medical expenses and special support garments for breast cancer patients and survivors in Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes. 7 KPLC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The first phase of a new mixed-income housing complex — with 46 homes built on the southeastern corner of 18th and Lake Streets — has completed construction in Lake Charles and leasing applications are now open for residents expecting to move in early November. The project will eventually add over 500 apartments, new roads, and parks including a kayak launch along Contraband Bayou to renew the area. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McNeese State will host Houston Christian today at The Hole with kickoff at 6:00 p.m.—the Cowboys hope to break a five-game losing streak while the Huskies aim for their third win in the series. Gator 99.5
- ➤ The Cowboys are moving on from a tough first half and will host Houston Christian tonight at 6 p.m. in Navarre Stadium as they try to end a five-game losing streak. Coach Matt Viator — who stressed the need for consistency and stopping big plays — said the team is focused on improving its performance in the second half of the season. The American Press
- ➤ DIRECTV has expanded access to non-national Pelicans games for the 2025-26 season onto streaming, satellite, and U-verse platforms for fans across the Pelicans' three-state region — including Lake Charles — with the season opener set for October 22 against the Memphis Grizzlies. This move aims to offer greater local access and boost viewership across key markets. 7 KPLC
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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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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training
N/A — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — SOWELA Regional Training Center — $2250 — Enhance your programming skills with hands-on C# training in a local expert-led course.
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