LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The mayors of Sulphur and Westlake announced they will not seek re-election, ending decades-long ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has elected new leadership for the new year. At the police jury’s ...

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed its first child flu death of 2026 as health officials warn the worst may be yet ...

Vernon Parish’s School Board Superintendent James Williams announced his plans to retire in late 2026.

Vernon Parish’s School Board Superintendent James Williams announced his plans to retire in late 2026.

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The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is set to debut two new exhibitions tonight at 6 pm with free king cake tasting ...

Showers and storms will become more likely Friday through Saturday morning before the next cold front arrives.

The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is set to debut two new exhibitions tonight at 6 pm with free king cake tasting ...

Vernon Parish’s School Board Superintendent James Williams announced his plans to retire in late 2026.

OBERLIN, La. (KPLC) - An Oberlin man died in a house fire early Wednesday morning, officials said. The 58-year-old was killed ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - This week’s Hometown Hero is a Civil Air Patrol Group Commander who is helping usher in the next ...