Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Louisiana hosts the largest children's entrepreneurship event in North America, featuring young entrepreneurs and their businesses, with activities and awards. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Jeff Davis Electric announces a scheduled 6-hour power outage on Dec. 10, 2024, for maintenance, affecting multiple areas including Morganfield and S. Lake Charles. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Lake Charles announces a new development project at the former Capital One Tower site, including a 3,500-capacity amphitheater and a 154-room Hilton Garden hotel with conference facilities, aiming to revitalize the downtown lakefront. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Calcasieu Parish students with vision and hearing impairments shared a festive experience with Santa, emphasizing community and support among families. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Calcasieu Correctional Center's booking report for Dec. 8, 2024, lists several individuals from Lake Charles arrested on charges including battery, violations of protective orders, contempt of court, and domestic abuse. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Ex-fireman receives suspended sentence and probation for fatal hit-and-run on elderly bicyclist. The American Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana's largest medical cannabis dispensary opens, highlighting a 60% increase in state patients and being part of the third-largest surge in cannabis tax revenue nationwide in 2023. The Advocate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles boutiques offer unique, locally-sourced gifts for the holidays, highlighting the benefits of shopping in-person to avoid online shopping pitfalls and support local businesses. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Rody Broussard offers daily dance classes of various genres in Lake Charles, emphasizing that dance is accessible to everyone regardless of experience. 7 KPLC
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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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