Friday, November 1st, 2024

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Charles Cemetery Association and volunteers are working to maintain and clean up local cemeteries to honor deceased loved ones and prepare for an upcoming cemetery tour. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Lock Park is being redesigned to be fully accessible and inclusive, with contributions from the City of Lake Charles, LyondellBasell, and public input, ensuring play is possible for families of all abilities. The American Press
- ➤ Lake Charles and surrounding areas host various Halloween events, including trick-or-treating, trunk or treats, and a pub crawl to benefit local firefighters. The American Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle accident near the intersection of Highway 14 and Fruge Street in Lake Charles is causing traffic delays, expected to be cleared in about an hour. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Living History Cemetery Tour in Southwest Louisiana, featuring guided walks through four cemeteries, provides an educational opportunity to learn about the region's historical figures. The American Press
- ➤ A new memorial for WWI veterans will be unveiled at Veterans Memorial Park in Lake Charles, honoring the historical significance of Gerstner Field, a pivotal pilot training base during the war. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Rusty Metoyer, a rising Zydeco artist from Lake Charles, will perform at the McNeese Cowboy Block Party, offering a night of dance and live music on November 1st. Gator 99.5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Sulphur schools, R.W. Vincent Elementary and W.W. Lewis Middle School, were evacuated due to a power outage and smoke, with power expected to be restored by 8:45 a.m. 7 KPLC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 Halloween in Southwest Louisiana features a Boo-Tastic Bash at Prien Lake Mall, a haunted house at Game2Life, a Whiskey Myers concert, and the Gothic Jail After Dark event. Gator 99.5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kamden Sixkiller becomes the starting quarterback for McNeese State, embodying hope for revitalizing the football program amid a series of unsuccessful quarterback transfers. The American Press
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