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Lake Charles
Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana Inspired is inviting community members to nominate a change maker for the 2025 Inspirit Awards—nominations must include detailed stories of impact and are due by Nov. 12. The Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MQB celebrated 100 years of service in Southwest Louisiana, earning the People’s Choice Award for Accounting Firm of 2025 + partner Greg Naquin was named People’s Choice CPA of Southwest Louisiana. Partner Mollie Broussard was honored on the Forbes Best In State CPAs list + the firm continues community support through internships and volunteer work. The American Press
- ➤ Gay LeBreton, managing partner of Chaffe & Associates, has steered her firm through past crises in south Louisiana and now sees current market shifts as opportunities for future M&A activity—her long experience fuels optimism for local business growth. She expects new industrial projects and investments to boost the region’s economy—her insight shapes a positive outlook for the future. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles held its second Día De Los Muertos festival where families made marigold trails to honor loved ones and enjoyed music and dance + multiple vendors supported the event. 7 KPLC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Melissa Buxton’s Bux Kajun Korner in downtown Lake Charles shows how holiday shopping at local mom-and-pop stores can boost the local economy—over 50 vendors work together to support jobs and public services. Local officials say when shoppers choose local businesses, more dollars remain in our community to fund parks, roads, and emergency services. The American Press
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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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Christmas In The Air
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive event for the whole family.
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