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Lake Charles
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11—along with an Avenue of Flags event at Orange Grove Graceland Memorial Cemetery, a parade in Vinton at 2 p.m., and a Veterans Day program at Combre Memorial Park led by VFW Post 7321. Local businesses will offer discounts for active and former military as Kroger provides 10% off total purchases and Golden Corral serves a complimentary dinner buffet from 4 p.m. until close—marking its 25th Annual Military Appreciation Night. 7 KPLC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Combre-Fondel Elementary, nearly 100 students took part in Calcasieu Parish School Board’s Literacy Day on Friday, where interactive stations and free book giveaways were provided—helping boost reading skills and extend literacy habits at home. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Cowboys overcame a rough start to beat East Texas A&M 35-20 at Memorial Stadium in Commerce — Jake Strong recorded 307 yards while Coleby Hamm reached a career-high 127 yards on 19 carries. The win marked McNeese's second straight victory and improved their record to 4-6. The American Press
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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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Cowboy Christmas Celebration
9 AM - 5 PM — The Stables At LeBocage — Free admission — Experience the magic of Christmas with festive shopping, live music, and Southern traditions.
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Santa's Hot Chocolate Run
2-4 p.m. — Downtown Lake Charles — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 3.1-mile adventure with a blend of running and holiday cheer.
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