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Lake Charles
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ State Troopers Association Troop D visited four local hospitals Wednesday to bring holiday cheer to patients spending Christmas away from home. Santa and Mrs. Claus also joined visits at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick, Lake Area Hospital, West Cal-Cam, and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Yesterday, the Calcasieu Christmas Toy Drive-Thru was held at West Cal Event Center in Sulphur from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to give free Christmas gifts to families in need, organized by the Ward 4 Marshal's Office with local law enforcement + CITGO. Gator 99.5
- ➤ Calcasieu Parish library now leads the state in wireless usage as rising visits reflect growing community reliance on digital services; library officials expect further gains with planned tech upgrades. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Crying Eagle’s Winter Family Fun Fest returns this weekend and invites families to enjoy a day filled with games, music, and treats. Local residents can look forward to a lively celebration that welcomes all ages. 7 KPLC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Banners Cultural Series at McNeese State will preview its 2026 season with a free event on March 1 at Historic City Hall, where organizers will also hold a membership rally to promote ongoing arts programming. 7 KPLC
- ➤ A nine-foot Hanukkah menorah lit Tuesday night in front of Historic City Hall in Lake Charles in a celebration hosted by Chabad of Greater Baton Rouge and LSU. The event featured music, hot latkes and jelly doughnuts — festive treats that united local residents. The American Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Bill Cassidy introduced a bill that directs $10.6 million from accrued seafood dumping duties to Louisiana crawfish growers — a measure designed to protect local jobs from cheap Chinese imports. The Advocate
- ➤ Louisiana electricity regulators approved a new fast-track process for major data centers to access power, cutting approvals from a year to eight months - a change inspired by Gov. Jeff Landry’s executive order to reduce red tape and spur economic development. The Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered with McNeese State University to expand its Study Buddy program, now a for-credit field experience for teacher candidates — who earn practical teaching hours while tutoring local children. The American Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A public works crew cleared a blockage—giant salvinia clogging a culvert—along South Perkins Ferry Road on Dec. 18. Their routine work supports proper drainage and water flow in our area. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tyshawn Archie of McNeese earned Southland Player of the Week for his clutch plays in recent games. His award, announced last night, shows his key impact on the team's performance. 7 KPLC
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World Ballet Company's The Nutcracker
6-7:30 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — $50-$127 — Experience a magical evening with the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, performed by the World Ballet Company.
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Holiday Helping Hands
11 a.m. — Panorama Music House — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas by helping serve the Southwest Louisiana community with local restaurant support.
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Winter Wonderland Skate Night
Winter Wonderland Skate Night — Evening — Lake Charles Event Center — Check local listings for entry fees — Celebrate the holiday season with festive skating fun at this special event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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