Good morning, Lake Charles.

Local man Jeremy Adams completed his cross-Louisiana run last night entering Mississippi at 10 p.m. while raising funds for East Beauregard High School and drawing attention to veteran and teen suicide prevention.

His journey inspires others to persist through challenges.

Local families can enjoy a free holiday meal at Panorama Music House (331 Broad St.) on Dec.

25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; volunteers start at 10 a.m. as Santa visits with free gifts for children.

A Sulphur family is honoring their late matriarch this Christmas by reviving cherished traditions, including a family photo and a vacant seat that pays tribute to her memory (a nod to her lasting impact).

The gathering blends grief and warmth to keep her legacy alive.

With Christmas only days away, local farmers market vendors in Lake Charles offer unique homemade stocking stuffers—including all-natural soap from Hippie Indian Soap Company and festive treats like hot chocolate bombs from Maya Trahan—that help shoppers find last-minute gifts.

Michael Boyer's 6th Annual Toys Of The Heart Toy Drive will take place tomorrow at Urban Air on Ryan Street, offering gifts for children and live music with Santa and the Grinch.

Families may line up at 4:00 p.m. for gift distribution at 5:30 p.m. while a police-escorted caravan delivers toys to underserved neighborhoods.

Energy Transfer suspended development of its Lake Charles LNG export terminal on Monday, Dec.

22 to reallocate capital toward natural gas pipeline projects with better returns + remain open to talks with potential partners, possibly affecting customers such as Chevron.

A Lake Charles woman lost $200 when she discovered the numbers on her holiday gift card were scratched out, and officials urge consumers to inspect cards carefully before use.

Students from Grand Lake Elementary had their ornament designs chosen for display at the White House as part of the 2025 National Christmas Tree Experience.

Their originals are exhibited at Historical City Hall in Lake Charles while replicas are showcased at the event.

In Iowa, La. the police department put a holiday twist on minor violations by giving drivers $30 gift cards instead of citations; Staff Sgt. Johnson (20+ years with the department) led the team that distributed 75 cards donated by local businesses to ease drivers' worries this season.

LSU AgCenter food safety specialist Shannon Coleman advises holiday hosts to keep hot foods above 140°F and cold foods below 40°F by using approved tools for temperature control (such as coolers and warming mats) to prevent food poisoning; he also emphasizes regular handwashing and following tested recipes for safe food preservation.

Ochsner signed a preliminary affiliation agreement with Allegiance Health Management on Dec.

18 to share clinical expertise, digital tools, and telehealth referrals with rural hospitals in north Louisiana (final terms will be finalized soon).

McNeese guard Arianna Patton is boosting her scoring at McNeese State this season as she works to win her fourth championship, following a career-high in the opener and rigorous gym work.

She credits her long hours in the gym (focusing on her shot) for the improvement.

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.