Local Government

Skatember will host a free outdoor skate night in Lake Charles on Friday, September 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will take place on the Gill Street extension…

The City of Lake Charles has announced a Back-to-School Hygiene Products Drive to support local students.

The City of Lake Charles Recreation and Parks Department is bringing back Skatember, a series of themed roller skating nights scheduled throughout September.

The City of Lake Charles will hold its next Art in the Park event as part of the Partners in Parks Initiative on Saturday, August 23.

The City of Lake Charles, in partnership with Team Green, has released updated information about its recycling operations and the materials accepted at various drop-off points throughout the city.

Team Green and Waste Management will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, August 19, focusing on recycling and sustainability.

The City of Lake Charles will host an educational event in partnership with Audubon Aquarium Rescue on Saturday, August 16.

FOIA Request to McNeese State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

The City of Lake Charles is bringing back its “Movies with the City” event this week, featuring a free screening of The Incredibles.

The City of Lake Charles Recreation and Parks Department, in collaboration with McNeese State University Athletics, is organizing the Next Stars Football League this fall.

The City of Lake Charles is partnering with BAA Yoga to introduce Goat Yoga at Drew Park.

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the City of Lake Charles and Sasol’s Nature in Focus Initiative have postponed the free event titled “It’s a Bug’s Life,” originally scheduled…

On Saturday, July 19, the City of Lake Charles and Sasol’s Nature in Focus Initiative will host a free event titled “It’s a Bug’s Life.”

On Thursday, July 10, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place at 8:30 a.m. to mark the completion of the aerospace-themed playground installation at Mary Belle Williams Park, located…

Movies with the City will begin its season this week with a free screening of “The Lego Batman Movie.”

Cameron Parish schools registered 4 fewer 12th grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Allen Parish schools registered 12 fewer 12th grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Jefferson Davis Parish schools registered 3 fewer 12th grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Calcasieu Parish schools registered 8 fewer 12th grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

The Lake Charles Police Department, in collaboration with the City of Lake Charles, is set to host a National Night Out Community Event on Tuesday, August 5.

There were 90 11th grade students enrolled in Cameron Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

There were 305 11th grade students enrolled in Allen Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

There were 405 11th grade students enrolled in Jefferson Davis Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

The City of Lake Charles has announced changes to its trash and garbage collection schedule in observance of the July 4th holiday.