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Lake Charles
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Louisiana’s largest flea market, Flea Fest, will take place on November 15 and November 16 at the Burton Coliseum event barn (7001 Gulf Hwy) in Lake Charles. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., charges $5 for general admission with free parking, and will feature vendors selling antiques, retro items and handcrafted goods along with food trucks and family activities. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Residents will be able to help prevent identity theft by bringing up to three boxes of documents for secure commercial shredding at the free, drive-thru Community Shred Fest at Prien Lake Mall on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8—11 a.m. The American Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cathy Morton and Craig Morton bought Foret Flooring in 2014 after Cathy joined the business through a phone answering job and have since grown the business amid rising fuel prices, product shortages and hurricanes. They thanked the community for voting them Best Flooring for four consecutive years—support that has helped them overcome challenges. The American Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Last week the Alliance to Fight Human Trafficking in Southwest Louisiana held its annual breakfast at L’Auberge Casino and Resort to review strategies against modern slavery in our area. Law enforcement, service agencies and nonprofits united in urging stronger actions and community support—calling for more resources to protect victims. The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music fans in Lake Charles will enjoy top acts performing this fall — major concerts will be held at Golden Nugget Casino, L'Auberge Casino, and Coushatta Casino from November 1 to November 21, offering several options for a live music experience. Gator 99.5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Over 100 LNG companies are gathering at L’Auburge today as part of an international energy summit in Lake Charles to discuss changes in the energy industry. Local officials say the booming LNG sector is boosting jobs and economic recovery in Cameron Parish — while they remain cautious about its rapid expansion. 7 KPLC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hazel Hebert Benoit, a home economics teacher for 35 years, was honored at a reception on Thursday marking the opening of the new Hazel Hebert Benoit Center at 420 West Hudspeth St — the renovated cottage where she taught. The center will offer family and educational programs and follows over a decade of local restoration work and a $200,000 grant — a tribute to her lasting impact on the community. The American Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protesters met Monday morning at Israel LaFleur Park along the Calcasieu River to show fishermen’s concerns that LNG industry practices are harming local jobs and the environment. They said dredging spills from Venture Global’s terminal ruined oyster and crab habitats and that state officials are favoring profits—ignoring community needs. The American Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to a water leak, Calcasieu Central Library in Lake Charles closed today. Staff are cleaning up the facility and hope to reopen it tomorrow. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McNeese quarterback Jake Strong earned Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors after his career-best rushing performance helped break the team’s five-game losing streak in a 27 to 0 win over Houston Christian at Navarre Stadium last Saturday. The Cowboys now prepare to face Nicholls on Saturday in Thibodaux + they aim to build further momentum. The American Press
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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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Smoke & Barrel Weekend 2025
1-5 p.m. — Calcasieu Clerk of Court — Tickets vary — Savor a weekend of over 80 bourbons, whiskeys, and exquisite BBQ from top pitmasters.
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