Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
Good morning, Lake Charles.
🎓 Education
Kennedy Jackson, an Oakdale High School student, made history at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York by performing with the Great American Marching Band as the first student from Allen Parish and the first black woman from the parish to join the parade.
She said her coach and teammates gave her the strength to prepare and succeed on the national stage.
🏈 Sports
LSU hired Lane Kiffin as its new head coach on Sunday after replacing Brian Kelly, with Kiffin arriving via private jets and signing a 7-year deal—he stated his plan to recruit top talent from Louisiana.
The deal includes a reported salary of $13 million per year and an annual roster fund of $25 million for NIL and revenue sharing.
🎉 Lake Charles Events
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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.
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.
Holiday Helping Hands
11 a.m. — Panorama Music House — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas by helping serve the Southwest Louisiana community with local restaurant support.
Winter Wonderland Skate Night
Winter Wonderland Skate Night — Evening — Lake Charles Event Center — Check local listings for entry fees — Celebrate the holiday season with festive skating fun at this special event.
🏠 Lake Charles Real Estate
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