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Saturday, October 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest Food Bank aims to expand its food distribution to rural areas in southwest Louisiana by the end of the year through a new warehouse in Lake Charles to combat food deserts. The Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calcasieu Correctional Center's booking report for October 17, 2024, includes arrests for drug possession, unauthorized vehicle use, burglary, and other charges. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Florida man in jail for allegedly sending explicit videos to children now faces additional charges for possession of child sexual abuse material. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 10th annual Chuck Fest in downtown Lake Charles will feature five stages of live music, local culture, a kids zone, and food courts starting October 19. 7 KPLC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A $1.3 billion initiative is moving forward to elevate up to 3,500 homes and floodproof nearly 500 structures in southwest Louisiana's flood-prone areas. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana's mail-in voting process, explained by the Secretary of State's Office spokesman, includes counting absentee ballots on Election Day with a transparent and public tabulation process. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Dane Bolin was appointed as the next parish administrator for Calcasieu Parish, taking over from Bryan Beam on April 1, 2025, after unanimous approval from the Police Jury. The American Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The article provides a comprehensive list of nightlife and entertainment options in Southwest Louisiana, highlighting various live music, dance, art exhibits, theater productions, and special events available to the community. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cowboys aim for another major victory against the nationally-ranked Incarnate Word in an important conference game in San Antonio. The American Press
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Nighttime Trail Walk at Sam Houston Jones State Park
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