Good morning, Lake Charles.

Rusty Metoyer will perform with his band, Zydeco Krush at Linda's Lounge on Lake Street today at 10:00 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older and can dance until 1:00 a.m. (This homecoming show blends classic Cajun and Zydeco tunes.)

The Village Coffeehouse in Sulphur is hosting Santa today from 9 a.m. to noon with seasonal treats, free photos, and a 'name your price' menu that supports downtown revitalization + community spirit.

Local comedian Jen Kober will perform her one-night-only Big Fat Holiday Show on Dec.

26 at Cajun's Wharf, offering residents fresh holiday humor and a chance to unwind. Tickets are available online.

Local stores in Lake Charles are preparing for the final holiday rush today as shoppers look for special deals and last-minute gifts.

State Farm will lower auto insurance rates by about 5.9% for over 1 million drivers starting January 1, 2026, while new homeowner policies show a 9.7% rate rise affecting more than 300,000 customers as renewals begin December 15, 2025.

Brenda Hebert, a special education resource teacher + Lake Charles native at J.I.

Watson, treats third and fifth graders like her own family to build confidence in reading and math. She began her career as a paraprofessional in 2008 and continues to support local students with care.

Temperatures will rise above normal in Lake Charles as highs reach the mid to upper 70s on Saturday, promising abundant sunshine for holiday events.

Scattered showers are expected Sunday so residents may want an indoor backup plan.

State wildlife officials detected avian flu in migratory birds in Southwest Louisiana on Dec.

19 + they increased monitoring and advised local farmers and bird watchers to take precautions against potential spread.

Cynthia’s Holiday Kitchen presents a fig cake recipe passed down from Marjorie Darbonne to her daughter Patricia (Pat-N-Da-Pot).

The recipe mixes figs, spices, eggs and oil, bakes in a bundt pan at 350 degrees and finishes with a simple glaze for a festive holiday treat.

McNeese State guard Larry Johnson (20) shined in last Friday’s season opener and now leads the Cowboys with 16.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

The Creighton transfer from Savannah continues to excite fans in Lake Charles with his athletic dunks and high scoring rate.

Four Southwest Louisiana runners were selected to represent CITGO in the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20.

Competitors including teacher Britney Glaser and a 62-year-old runner will train rigorously for the 26.2-mile race as they prepare for this challenging event.

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.

Holiday Helping Hands

11 a.m. — Panorama Music House — Free entry — Celebrate Christmas by helping serve the Southwest Louisiana community with local restaurant support.

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.