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Lake Charles
Friday, November 29th, 2024
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fourth-graders at Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School set a new record by collecting 9,942 items in their annual Thanksgiving food drive. The American Press
- ➤ Bright Beginnings Child Care in Moss Bluff educates children on the importance of giving by coordinating a food donation trip to Abraham's Tent. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Lake Charles will celebrate the start of the holiday season with its annual Light Up the Lake Christmas Celebration at the Arcade Amphitheater, featuring music, shopping, and a firework finale. The American Press
- ➤ A self-paced Christmas tour of homes on Shell Beach Drive will support the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu's new location. The American Press
- ➤ Jeff Davis Electric Cooperative is enhancing the power grid in SWLA by replacing wooden poles with steel ones to quickly restore power after natural disasters, expecting to complete the project next year. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Liberty Tree Street Kitchen in Moss Bluff distributed hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to those in need, with support from community donations. 7 KPLC
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The I-10 West in Westlake has been partially reopened following a vehicle fire that required intervention from both the Houston River and Westlake Fire Departments. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Nov. 27, 2024, lists multiple arrests in Lake Charles for various charges including drug possession, domestic abuse, theft, and more. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Two individuals were apprehended in Lake Charles following a police chase on Thanksgiving, facing multiple charges including drug possession and resisting arrest. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare professionals report an increase in emergency room visits after holidays due to overindulgence and preexisting conditions, advising caution and awareness of symptoms. 7 KPLC
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Light Up the Lake Christmas Celebration
Experience a festive day at Lake Charles Event Center with a holiday market, food trucks, live music, and activities for all ages, including Santa's Workshop.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt: Bayou Bounty Bonanza
Experience a self-guided scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Lake Charles, discovering hidden gems and engaging in interactive challenges with friends and family.
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Candlelight Concert at Southlake Theater
Experience an enchanting evening filled with beautiful music in a candlelit setting at Southlake Theater.
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Santa's Hot Chocolate Run: A Festive 3.1-Mile Adventure
Experience a joyful 3.1-mile run through downtown Lake Charles, complete with festive activities, hot chocolate, and a vibrant community spirit.
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Mark Chesnutt Concert
Mark Chesnutt, an acclaimed figure in Country music, will perform live at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
The Lake Charles Symphony will host a festive Holiday Pops concert featuring seasonal music and performances at the Rosa Hart Theatre.
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Eli Young Band Concert
The Eli Young Band, a popular country music group with multiple GRAMMY nominations, is set to perform at the Rosa Hart Theatre in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Hamilton Loomis Live at Panorama Music House
Multi-award winning Texas blues artist Hamilton Loomis will perform live at the Panorama Music House.
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New Orleans Privateers vs McNeese State Cowboys Men's Basketball
The New Orleans Privateers will face off against the McNeese State Cowboys in this NCAA Men's Basketball matchup at McNeese State University.
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~ Carl Jung
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