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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The IHOP in Lake Charles, after serving the community for over 20 years, has recently closed its doors.  7 KPLC
  • Four men received the Carnegie Medal for risking their lives to save a family from drowning in the Sabine River, with three of them and a child succumbing to the waters.  7 KPLC

CRIME NEWS

  • The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal confirmed Stephen Douglas Cormier's 99-year sentence for crimes against a woman he encountered at a casino.  The American Press
  • A Lake Arthur man received a suspended three-year sentence and five years probation for a 2022 hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a 73-year-old cyclist.  7 KPLC

CULTURE NEWS

  • Lake Charles Historic City Hall is displaying a 700-piece miniature snow village collection donated by the late Mrs. Nancy Crowe, open to the public for free viewing throughout December.  7 KPLC

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office now offers more efficient options for depositing inmate funds, including on-site kiosks, online transactions, and phone payments, with funds being available within 24 hours.  The American Press

HEALTH NEWS

  • Doctors have developed new guidelines for diagnosing and treating pericarditis, the second-leading cause of chest pain in Americans, affecting 40,000 people annually.  7 KPLC

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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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.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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