City of Lake Charles Opens The Anchor Teen Center at Cpl. Donald Ray Stevens Community Center
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter expressed, “For decades we’ve listened to our community’s cries for programming geared specifically towards the teen demographic. We’ve done a tremendous job of providing high quality programming for so many of our youth. This initiative will help us better hit the mark with our teen population."District A City Councilman Ronnie Harvey, Jr. shared, “This is a dream, decades in the making, finally brought to life. Our own Office of Juvenile Justice Services personnel tell us that our at-risk youth are most often getting in trouble between the...
2024 Community Connection Workshop Series Announced
The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with the United Way of Southwest Louisiana and various community partners, has unveiled the 2024 Community Connection Workshop Series. The initiative, which first launched in 2019 and returned successfully in 2023, aims to provide essential information on job readiness, career advancement, financial literacy, and homeownership.Mayor Nic Hunter expressed the city's commitment to inclusivity, stating, “We want to ensure that everyone has access to important job and life skill information.” The workshops, set to kick off on Tuesday,...
Mayor's Armed Forces Commission in Need of Sponsors for Patriot's Ball
Mayor and Mrs. Nicholas E. Hunter and the City of Lake Charles Mayor's Armed Forces Commission (MAFC) will host the 16th Annual Patriot's Ball on Saturday, June 29, at L'Auberge du Lac. The Patriot's Ball is the main fundraising event for the Mayor's Armed Forces Commission (MAFC), which supports area veterans, patriotic projects, and activities.The Commission is currently in need of four Eagle Sponsors at $2,500 each to help round out sponsorships for the event. Tanya Senegal, MAFC Liaison, emphasized, "For more information on sponsoring this event, contact Tanya...
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Yellowstone Featured Whiskey Myers Announces Halloween Concert at Lake Charles Event Center
Yellowstone featured band Whiskey Myers has announced a Halloween concert at the Lake Charles Event Center, set to take place on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The concert follows a recent sold-out performance by Parker McCollum.Whiskey Myers, known for their Country/Southern rock music, originates from Palestine, Texas, and gained recognition through their appearances on the Kevin Costner Paramount Network series Yellowstone. Their 2019 self-titled album achieved significant success, debuting at number one on Billboard Country, number two on Billboard Active Rock, and...
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City of Lake Charles Announces Plans for Inaugural Nellie Lutcher Festival
The City of Lake Charles has revealed plans for the first-ever Nellie Fest, a festival dedicated to honoring the legacy of Jazz legend Nellie Lutcher. Set to take place at the Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park on April 7, the event aims to celebrate the life and achievements of the renowned artist.Mayor Nic Hunter expressed excitement about the upcoming festival, stating, “We are making history, first by building the Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park, and second by having the first official, exclusive festival honoring the namesake of the park and district.” Hunter highlighted...
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Higgins Welcomes System Restoration after Change Healthcare Cyberattack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that, per reports, Change Healthcare, a segment of UnitedHealth Group, has restored much of its electronic payment system after a 3-week system outage due to a ransomware attack. Claims processing is expected to resume today, March 15, with a full system restoration phased in the next week.In February, Change HealthCare publicly disclosed that it had been the victim of the most significant cyberattack on the U.S. health care system in American history. This attack severely impacted not only the health care...
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City of Lake Charles and Children’s Miracle Network Announce Citywide Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Lake Charles and the Children’s Miracle Network are teaming up to bring the community a fun-filled event this Easter season. Scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2024, the 2024 Citywide Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Hillcrest Park located at 2808 Hillcrest Dr. The event will run from 10 am to noon.The Easter Egg Hunt will cater to children of various age groups, with special hunts designated for ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Additionally, there will be a sensory-friendly and accessible egg hunt to ensure inclusivity for all participants.Volunteers from...
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City Set to Re-Launch Team Green with Partners in Parks Family Fun Day
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, the City of Lake Charles will host a special Partners in Parks Team Green Family Fun Day from 10 am – noon, on the Lake Charles Event Center grounds (900 Lakeshore Dr.), just north of Millennium Park."The event will kick-off with a special announcement from Mayor Nic Hunter at 10:15 am, to re-launch officially the City’s Team Green Keep Greater Lake Charles Beautiful Initiative," said Mayor Nic Hunter.The community is invited to attend and stick around for a fun-filled morning of activities, including a kid-friendly, hands-on interaction...
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City of Lake Charles Completes Capital Improvement Project
The City of Lake Charles recently completed work on a series of street overlays, bringing significant enhancements to the area. The project, which included improvements on North Booker Street, Commercial Street, Guinn Street, and Orrin Street, has been valued at nearly $600,000 in capital improvements.City officials expressed their satisfaction with the completion of the project, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the community. "This project represents nearly $600,000 in capital improvements for this area," stated a representative from the City of Lake...
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Higgins Commends Governor Landry’s Executive Order on Crawfish
LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has praised Governor Jeff Landry’s (R-LA) recent executive order seeking disaster assistance for the crawfish industry. Higgins emphasized the importance of the industry in Louisiana, stating, "The crawfish industry is a vital part of Louisiana’s economy and culture, and last year’s drought severely impacted the industry."In his statement, Higgins expressed his commitment to supporting the crawfish industry and highlighted his office's dedication to securing necessary assistance at the federal level. He acknowledged the...
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City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission to Host “National Vietnam War Veterans Day” Ceremony
The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission is set to host a "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" event on Saturday, March 23, at Veterans Memorial Park. The event aims to honor United States Armed Forces Vietnam War Veterans. According to the announcement, the event will commence at 10 a.m. and will take place at the north side of the Lake Charles Event Center grounds.Colonel Rose Freeman, the Commander of the 32D Hospital Center at Fort Johnson, will be the guest speaker at the ceremony. In addition to speeches and tributes, Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission...
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City of Lake Charles and United Way Team up to Announce Renewed Partnership with Toys for Tots
City of Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter, United Way of Southwest Louisiana President and CEO Denise Durel, and Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Vice President of Operations David Cooper have announced a renewed partnership aimed at helping more children in need in the community.David Cooper, representing the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is excited to join with the great City of Lake Charles to continue helping children in need here in your community. For 76 years, Toys...
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Christmas in March Community Toy Drive Scheduled for this Week
On Thursday, March 7, from 9 am – 6 pm, the City of Lake Charles and United Way of Southwest Louisiana are teaming up to host a Christmas in March Community Toy Drive at the Lake Charles Event Center (900 Lakeshore Dr.)."The community is invited to drive through the front circle and drop off a new, unwrapped, and still in its original packaging, toy." Volunteers will be on hand to collect the donations, making drop off efficient and convenient. "Toys collected will be distributed through a nonprofit partner in December.""Details on the nonprofit partner and the...
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Higgins Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Keeping Trump on the Ballot
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Higgins (R-LA) expressed his support for the Supreme Court's recent ruling in favor of keeping Donald Trump on the 2024 presidential ballot. In a statement, Higgins emphasized the significance of the Court's decision, stating, "The Supreme Court’s opinion supports deep Constitutional principles and protects our electoral college process. We are a representative Republic, a union of 50 sovereign states. The citizenry of every state should firmly reject elected officials who would weaponize the privilege of statehood. This SCOTUS decision is...
