Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles City Council approved ordinances for a new hotel construction and the purchase of a parking garage to enhance the city's event hosting capabilities. 7 KPLC
- ➤ The Kiwanis Club of Lake Charles' 36th Coats for Kids drive successfully collected and donated 3,000 winter coats, alongside raising $42,500 for 10 local charities supporting the unhoused and impoverished. The American Press
- ➤ The first phase of the Ham Reid Road extension in South Lake Charles, featuring a new roundabout at Elliott Road, is nearing completion, with plans for a second phase including another roundabout and additional features to begin next summer. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Second Harvest Food Bank has teamed up with SEMPRA and McNeese State University to distribute holiday meals to approximately 400 families in Lake Charles. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office detailed numerous arrests for a variety of charges including domestic abuse, drug possession, and burglary. The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Charles Symphony is presenting 'Jingle & Jazz: Candles Under the Lighted Sallier Oak,' a holiday concert at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum with music and festive lights. The American Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local hotel owner Nimesh Zaver requests Lake Charles City Council to delay the decision on a new hotel development, presenting 35 questions to ensure thorough review and informed decision-making. The American Press
- ➤ Scott A. Walker appointed as the new President and CEO of the Chamber SWLA/Alliance to advance economic development in Southwest Louisiana starting Feb. 10, 2025. The American Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Women are 14% less likely to receive bystander CPR during cardiac arrest due to hesitations related to female anatomy, despite CPR crucially doubling survival chances. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Louisiana reports the nation's first severe case of bird flu in a resident exposed to infected backyard birds, with the CDC affirming low public risk. 7 KPLC
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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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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Stand-Up Comedy Show
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, an accomplished actress and comedian known for her work on MADtv, will be performing at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino.
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