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Lake Charles
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Lake Charles. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local drivers on Facebook identified Southwest Louisiana towns such as Westlake and Crowley where sudden speed limit drops often lead to tickets. Motorists are advised to adjust their speed on rural highways to avoid fines. Gator 99.5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Whitney Whitehead, a window artist who turned her passion into a full-time career, said her work brings smiles to the community and supports her family. She expressed gratitude for Southwest Louisiana—crediting local spirit and longtime client support—for her steady success. The American Press
- ➤ Rusty Metoyer and Chubby Carrier will perform a free New Year's Eve Zydeco concert at Horseshoe Casino in Westlake tonight, with Carrier playing from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Metoyer from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; the event is 21+. Gator 99.5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Lebleu Settlement raised concerns over brown water seen in local waterways yesterday; officials said tests are underway to check its safety and determine any needed action. 7 KPLC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Moss Bluff law enforcement remind residents to use Tannerite safely as New Year’s Eve festivities approach and warn that misuse in populated areas may lead to legal trouble. 7 KPLC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CDC data from two weeks ago shows Louisiana now has the worst flu activity in the nation — doctors advise everyone over six months to get a vaccine as immunization rates drop. 7 KPLC
- ➤ G.I. Joe’s Gym in Moss Bluff will celebrate its first anniversary on Jan. 2 and offer fitness advice to help members stick to their New Year’s resolutions. Trainer Derick Franus (a pro at mixing workout routines) said alternating lunges can benefit both beginners and advanced exercisers. 7 KPLC
- ➤ Local gym staff shared practical strategies on Dec. 30 to help members keep their New Year’s fitness goals, including setting a daily workout schedule (a plan that builds steady habits) and opting for realistic targets in Lake Charles. 7 KPLC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local butchers in Lake Charles celebrated National Bacon Day on Tuesday, Dec. 30 by inviting residents to try creative recipes and sample fresh bacon at local shops + they encouraged everyone to explore new flavors in familiar kitchens. Gator 99.5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wilson left his LSU interim role on Tuesday and traveled to New Orleans — he met with Pete Golding before the Rebels will face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinals. When Ole Miss concludes its season, he will join Golding’s staff as running backs coach. The American Press
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Banksy
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