Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
Good morning, Lake Charles.
🏘️ Community
Local spending at independent businesses boosts sales tax revenue that the Calcasieu Parish School Board uses to fund schools and services, Calcasieu Superintendent Jason VanMetre said.
The steady flow of local funds strengthens job security and raises property values—benefiting education and the local economy.
🎭 Culture
Lake Charles' Millennium Park added bongos to its outdoor instrument collection led by This Is Home Fest + the City of Lake Charles and the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana, joining a tradition that began with a colossus chime last year.
Organizers said they will add three more instruments, with each costing between $3,000 and $5,000 and expenses shared by the city and the festival.
🏛️ Government
Abigail Welch Lee—a 2014 Hathaway High School graduate—has been chosen as one of 300 volunteers to decorate the White House for Christmas.
She arrives today and will spend the week preparing holiday decorations with two days at a warehouse and three days at the White House while holding Thanksgiving as a day off.
🏈 Sports
The McNeese Cowboys closed out their season on Saturday with a loss by a score of zero to seven against the Lamar Cardinals at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
Lamar scored a touchdown in the first quarter that set the pace for the game.
Lake Charles College Prep defeated Leesville 42-23 on November 22 with a strong defense led by Treavon Ardoin, which kept the opposing team out of the red zone after a close start.
The team will host Vandebilt Catholic in the quarterfinals soon — their balanced offense and steady improvement were key to the win.
🎉 Lake Charles Events
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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.
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.
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.
East Texas A&M Lions vs. McNeese State Cowgirls Basketball
3:30-6:30 a.m. — The Legacy Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting college basketball matchup live in Lake Charles.
LAR's Swamp Stomp Half Marathon & Fun Run
7-11 a.m. — Graywood Golf & Racquet Club — Registration fees apply — Test your endurance at the Swamp Stomp and enjoy a fun run experience.
Candlelight Christmas Concert
7-10 p.m. — Ray's Lounge, Lake Charles, LA — Free entry — Experience a magical evening of holiday music by candlelight.
Arenacross Racing Spectacle
7-8:30 p.m. — Lake Charles Event Center — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling blend of motocross racing and freestyle MX with lights and pyrotechnics.
World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker
6-7:30 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — $50-$127 — Experience a magical evening with the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, performed by the World Ballet Company.
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