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Lake Charles
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ La Rumba Mexican Grill in Moss Bluff now offers a Mexican buffet Monday through Friday from 11 am to 3 pm—diners can enjoy a variety of authentic dishes in a relaxed setting. Gator 99.5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A giant robot built from old car parts now stands at Ashford’s Automotive Service on East Prien Lake Road—local residents say honking might prompt a friendly wave. Gator 99.5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sam Houston High School students in Moss Bluff filled the gym for a Fields of Faith event that offered food and fellowship to share the message of Jesus. Teachers and students organized the event in partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes—an organization that supports faith initiatives across Southwest Louisiana. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Today, open rifle season has started and retired instructor Glen Ducharme advised hunters to wear 400 square inches of hunter orange and check their gun's muzzle direction—bullets travel farther than expected. 7 KPLC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Quiet high pressure keeps weather calm through today and Friday with morning lows in the 50s and sunny afternoons pushing temperatures to the 80s. Spotty showers will begin late Friday night and increase on Saturday as a cold front brings a cool down and on and off rain next week—rain totals may reach 1 to 3 inches in many areas. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana SNAP recipients may not receive their November benefits if the federal government shutdown continues—officials say the delay could impact low-income families who rely on this aid. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Gov. Jeff Landry declared at the 21st Americas LNG Summit that 'all pipelines lead to Louisiana' and said the LNG industry has boosted jobs while strengthening national security. He noted that a recent executive order pausing new carbon capture applications allowed the state to recalibrate its energy plans — experts from more than 50 countries attended the global event. The American Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHRISTUS Health awarded a $300,000 grant to three nonprofits — Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana, Family and Youth Counseling Agency Inc. and Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana — to support local community health initiatives; the funds were presented this morning at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital as part of the CHRISTUS Community Impact Fund. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the LHSAA released student numbers for 402 schools and showed more than 10 percent may change classifications, with six schools in Southwest Louisiana affected—Lake Charles College Prep grew 19 percent since 2021 and will move up to 4A while other schools review their options. Schools have until noon on Nov. 4 to submit petitions for a change or request a higher class. The American Press
- ➤ ESPNU will air McNeese’s men’s basketball game against Texas A&M Corpus Christi at Townsley Law Arena on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. — it marks the first time the Cowboys will have three regular-season games on national TV — following CBS Sports Network’s earlier announcement of two games. Gator 99.5
- ➤ The Barbe Bucs volleyball team came from behind in a four-set win Tuesday against defending champion Southside to move within one game of its first district title since 2017. The team, led by freshman Josie Tilton who had a key role—will play Carencro today to try and clinch the district championship. The American Press
- ➤ Louisiana public colleges now plan to pay athletes millions following a June NCAA settlement that allowed direct salaries; LSU will allocate $18 million — primarily for football and men's basketball players — while other schools will pay over $2.7 million. Some universities have not released detailed payroll data, saying the pay structures help keep a competitive edge. The Advocate
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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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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.
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