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Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
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Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Port Wonder, a new 25,000-square-foot lakefront facility featuring the Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Nature and Science Center, will open in February after a $20 million development project. The American Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A retired volunteer firefighter, dubbed a 'Christmas Angel,' swiftly alerted a LeBleu Settlement family to their burning home, averting a potential tragedy. 7 KPLC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported several arrests for protective order violations, drug possession, and domestic abuse. The American Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Lake Charles restaurant owner shares Hispanic holiday traditions, emphasizing the importance of cultural foods like stuffed pulled pork and a unique family game, to encourage Southwest Louisiana residents to explore authentic Mexican culture. 7 KPLC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A legal dispute in Louisiana halts a carbon credits program that aimed to replace rice farms and crawfish ponds with trees, highlighting conflicts between conservation efforts and the burgeoning carbon offset market. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Families with micro-preemies find hope and celebrate Christmas in the NICU, highlighting the journey of a child who spent last Christmas in NICU and is now home, alongside a current family celebrating in the NICU. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Veterinary experts emphasize the importance of protecting pets from harmful foods and stressful situations during the holidays, highlighting the potential for serious health issues. 7 KPLC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Counselor Joel Daugherty offers advice on managing grief during the holidays, emphasizing the importance of creating new traditions, setting boundaries, and maintaining gratitude for the time spent with lost loved ones. 7 KPLC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jo'shon Barbie, McNeese's top running back, opts to stay with the Cowboys for another season after considering transfers. The American Press
- ➤ Southwest Louisiana celebrated a victorious year in prep and college sports with 17 team championships and numerous individual accolades across various disciplines. 7 KPLC
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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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