Good morning, Lake Charles.

Local organizers announced that Chuck Fest returns to Lake Charles with a range of family-friendly events.

The festival will feature live music, food vendors + local arts in a celebration of community spirit later this month.

Volunteers led by Terry O’Neal of CAACPA are restoring the historic Chloe Cemetery off Shane Road today while uncovering family ties and local heritage.

The project, supported by a $10,000 donation and partnerships with local institutions, will continue through four planned phases to build an educational space.

Grant Cardone returned to Lake Charles and met with local business leaders at an event aimed at sharing financial strategies (as confirmed by organizers).

His visit is expected to inspire new investment ideas within the community.

Palette and Pour is a free art and food event set for Wednesday, Oct.

21 from 5-7 p.m. at Historic City Hall's front plaza in Lake Charles. Local restaurants, eight area artists, and the Lake Charles Symphony will offer cocktail tastings and music and valid ID is required.

Louisiana farmers face steep production costs as fuel+ and fertilizer expenses nearly double while unexpected pest-control bills add extra burdens, pushing some to cut labor and rethink acreage investments amid new state developments encroaching on farmland.

McNeese took on Northwestern State in a game marked by close plays and a tight finish.

The recap (published Oct. 18) highlighted key moments that sparked local interest in college sports.