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
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
- ➤ Matt Viator, McNeese football head coach, finalizes his coaching roster by hiring Tyler Bolfing as offensive coordinator and Terence Cahee as linebackers coach, both of whom are McNeese alumni and former players. Gator 99.5
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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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