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Friday, November 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles announces trash pickup schedule changes due to Veterans Day holiday, with Monday pickups moving to Tuesday and Tuesday pickups to Wednesday, while recycling services resume on Tuesday. Gator 99.5
- ➤ The Calcasieu Parish in Lake Charles inaugurated a new $15.4 million Forensic Center, merging the Coroner's Office and Sheriff's Office Crime Lab to enhance investigative efficiency and service to Southwest Louisiana. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calcasieu Correctional Center's booking report for Nov. 6, 2024, details various arrests primarily for drug possession, alongside other charges like theft, domestic abuse, and forgery. 7 KPLC
- ➤ The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office announced several arrests, including charges of battery, drug possession, and illegal possession of stolen firearms. The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Iconic 90s country band Little Texas is set to perform in Lake Charles, Louisiana on February 22, 2025, offering fans a nostalgic music experience at L'auberge Casino Resort. Gator 99.5
- ➤ John Nelson Harris, a retired Walt Disney World employee, won the 2025 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition, marking his third victory in this event. 7 KPLC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Big Lots reverses decision to close its Lake Charles store, citing restructuring aims to bolster customer experience and market strategy. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McNeese State University invites students and families to its Preview Day on Nov. 23 for a comprehensive look at academic programs, scholarship opportunities, and campus life, including a 20% bookstore discount and free admission to a football game. 7 KPLC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Rafael, after hitting Cuba, is now forecasted to bypass the Louisiana coast with a westward turn, sparing the U.S. mainland. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The final week of the high school football regular season features key matchups, notably the District 4-2A title game between Vinton and DeQuincy. 7 KPLC
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