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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local resident has brightened Elton for 30 years by decorating with festive Christmas lights and displays (a cherished holiday tradition) that spread joy among neighbors today. 7 KPLC
- ➤ On Saturday, Dec. 20, Lake Charles hosted Movies with the Mayor at Rosa Hart Theatre (second floor mezzanine), featuring free cookies, hot chocolate, and family activities at 4 p.m. ahead of a 5 p.m. screening of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; the event partnered with Children’s Miracle Network. The American Press
- ➤ Residents can finish their holiday shopping today at local stores like Krew’s Books and Brews (offering handmade gifts and unique book items), Lake Area Kicks, Partin Jewelry Repair and Expressions, where personalized service and exclusive deals keep dollars circulating in the community. The American Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meta’s new AI data center in Richland Parish will operate in 2028 and use about 500 to 600 million gallons of water per year from the Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer (despite a registered limit of over 23 million gallons daily) via a closed-loop cooling system, according to state officials. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Informer column highlights Baptist Meadows — a former orphanage that once housed up to 150 children near Seventh and Bank and later became part of the St. Louis Catholic High School site. A historical marker now honors the landmark after the original building was removed in the late 1960s. The American Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Save My Louisiana held meetings in Gillis (Dec. 9) and Sulphur (Dec. 16) to warn locals about carbon capture risks. Community members and officials, including Jeff Davis jurors, expressed concerns over potential water supply impacts and urged voters to be fully informed. The American Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lake Charles College Prep’s Ayden Carter earned Offensive MVP and Iowa’s Kaston Lewis won Defensive MVP at the American Press All-Southwest Louisiana Big Schools event Saturday, Dec. 20. Carter totaled 3,360 yards while Iowa coach Tommy Johns earned Coach of the Year as his team clinched a state title. The American Press
- ➤ Hamilton Christian quarterback Javon Vital and Kinder defensive lineman Eli Self were named American Press All-Southwest Louisiana Small School MVPs after leading undefeated teams to playoff runs, while Vinton coach Tyler Lavergne earned Small Schools Coach of the Year honors after turning his program around last season. The American Press
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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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