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Friday, December 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Phillips 66 Christmas celebration at Chateau du Lac featured an Elvis impersonator, spreading festive cheer among residents with music, meals, and gifts. The American Press
- ➤ Calcasieu Parish residents are encouraged to attend a meeting on the Ham Reid Road Extension Project to discuss its benefits and impact on traffic and safety. 7 KPLC
- ➤ S.J. Welsh Middle School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, will close on Friday due to the funeral of a respected teacher's husband and former educator, leading to significant staff absences. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A student at Grand Lake High School was arrested for allegedly making a threat, highlighting the importance of taking such statements seriously. 7 KPLC
- ➤ The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office disclosed a list of arrests including charges ranging from drug possession to armed robbery. The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Nellie Lutcher Christmas Carol Extraordinaire, featuring the Street Side Jazz Band and Jairus Daigle, aims to celebrate community and the holiday spirit through live music at Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park. The American Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Around 300 students at M.J. Kaufman Elementary School received books as Christmas gifts to promote literacy, funded by a partnership between educators and local unions. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Matt Viator returns as McNeese's head football coach, emphasizing progress and adaptation over a return to past strategies in his second tenure. CBS Lake Charles
- ➤ Matt Viator, renowned for his tenure as McNeese State's head football coach, showed remarkable character by prioritizing a troubled player's well-being over potential team gains, demonstrating his integrity and influence beyond sports. The American Press
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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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Lake Charles Boat, Sport & RV Show
The event showcases a wide variety of boats, RVs, and outdoor recreational gear at one of the Gulf Coast's largest shows, featuring over 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibits.
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