Good morning, Lake Charles.

Lake Charles’ DeWanna Tarver was named a 2025 Angel Award winner by the Louisiana Blue Foundation for her work providing school essentials to children in Calcasieu Parish.

Tarver runs DeWanna’s Closet, which supplies uniforms, shoes and hygiene items and now distributes weekly bags of food to students in need.

Gene Simmons took the stage at the LAuberge Casino Resort on February 20th, 2024 & performed for eager Kiss fans in Lake Charles.

A local Cajun restaurant taught 7NEWS how to make seafood gumbo yesterday in honor of National Seafood Month—showing its traditional cooking techniques and ingredients to capture the local flavor.

SOWELA Technical Community College will begin registration for its 2026 Spring semester on Monday, October 27th across all four campuses—students must schedule an advising appointment, and new students should complete their FAFSA before classes start on Monday, Jan.

12th. This process helps ensure students choose the right courses for their career goals.

Representatives with For a Better Bayou were escorted out of the 21st Americas LNG Summit at L’Auberge Casino on Monday after holding a demonstration at Israel LaFleur Park to show how LNG expansion harms local fishermen — they later met briefly with LDCE Secretary Dustin Davison.

Fire officials said a train malfunction caused several small fires near homes in Vinton and Sulphur, reminding residents that a burn ban is in effect across the five-parish region to prevent open burning.

They warned that breaking the ban could lead to a $600 fine or six months in jail — officials noted that even rain will not automatically lift the ban.

Louisiana farmers face challenges as the federal shutdown that began Oct.

1 has left them without USDA loans, market reports, or conservation program support, forcing them to continue planting cover crops while planning next season with limited government aid—farmers say the math just doesn't work. This situation has increased their costs and uncertainty amid low commodity prices.

Patients in North Lake Charles will soon have access to a new health services facility that will expand treatment options.

Health officials report that the center is nearing completion and will open after final checks are completed.

Lake Charles residents can follow a detailed guide that shows how to make classic Louisiana pecan pralines using simple ingredients such as sugar, cream, butter, and pecans—each step explains how to heat the mixture and form the treats for a perfect homemade batch.

The recipe is easy to follow and ideal for family gatherings and celebrations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Nutcracker

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting journey of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy in this classic holiday ballet.