Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
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🏘️ Community
A community in Westlake rallies to fund an adaptive bike for a 5-year-old with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and lissencephaly, ensuring he can enjoy riding with his siblings.
Lake Charles is hosting several New Year's Eve events, including a variety of parties and celebrations for the community to welcome the new year.
A variety of events including farmers markets, live music performances, and DJs are set to entertain residents of SWLA and Lake Charles this weekend.
🚨 Crime
The Calcasieu Correctional Center reported multiple arrests on Dec.
26, 2024, for a range of offenses including domestic abuse, failure to register as a sex offender, drug possession, robbery, and organized retail theft.
🎭 Culture
The 2025 Mardi Gras season in Southwest Louisiana features a variety of events starting with the 12th night celebration on January 6, leading up to Mardi Gras Day on March 4.
📰 Economy
Party City is closing all 7 of its Louisiana locations after filing for bankruptcy, affecting thousands of workers.
🌲 Environment
Lake Charles residents are invited to recycle their Christmas trees on January 4, 2025, for city beautification projects.
📰 Lifestyle
Lee Perkins, Lake Charles Gun Club owner, emphasized the importance of gun safety and offered key tips for new gun owners on Christmas, highlighting the need for responsible handling and knowledge of laws.
🏈 Sports
The McNeese Cowboys aim to improve their offensive performance as they open Southland Conference play against the New Orleans Privateers on Saturday.
🎉 Lake Charles Events
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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.
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.
2025 Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo
Experience a week of cultural excitement featuring trail rides and various rodeo events in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Grand Asian Concert at L'Auberge Casino Resort
The Grand Asian Concert will be held at L'Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, showcasing various Asian musical talents.
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