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Lake Charles
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maplewood United Methodist Church in Sulphur returned to regular services after finishing its new Family Life Center with community donations and insurance funds—Pastor James Moore said the nearly one million dollar project features a meeting room, a fellowship hall, three Sunday school rooms, and two offices at the corner of Maplewood Drive, marking a fresh start for the church and community. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A church in Sulphur is still recovering from Hurricane Laura five years later—workers and community members continue to repair the building. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A Lake Charles resident started a petition for planting shade trees on Ryan Street—aiming to boost local greenery and gather community support. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ LaFleur Park Beach on Interstate 210, once devastated by vandalism in the mid-1970s, was restored in 1981—state and federal funds added a boat launch, rebuilt restrooms and road upgrades—and it now remains one of the best spots in the area. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Nicholls ended a six-game losing streak by beating McNeese 31-7 at Guidry Stadium in Thibodaux. Backup quarterback Ean Rodrigue led the Colonels to a season-high 464 yards — a win that moved Nicholls to 2-6 as McNeese also fell to 2-6 overall. The American Press
- ➤ High school football featured Week 8 games as local teams showed strong efforts—Leesville Wampus Cats beat Washington-Marion Charging Indians and Lake Charles College Prep won over Westlake. KPLC shared all the scores and invited fans to vote for the Team of the Week as the season nears its end. 7 KPLC
- ➤ After the Sulphur Tors lost their sixth game, head coach Cody Gueringer resigned on October 25—leaving offensive coordinator Vinnie Bullara to serve as interim head coach for the final two games. The American Press
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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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