City of Lake Charles
Recent News About City of Lake Charles
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Lake Charles adjusts trash collection to observe Good Friday holiday
The City of Lake Charles will not conduct trash or garbage collection on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.
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Workshop for small business owners hosted by City of Lake Charles
The City of Lake Charles Small Business Opportunity Program will collaborate with local governmental agencies to facilitate a workshop for small business owners on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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Employers in SW Louisiana News publication area filed 16 H-1B petitions throughout 2024
In 2024, 16 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the SW Louisiana News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Lake Charles to host citywide Easter egg hunt with 25,000 eggs
The City of Lake Charles, in partnership with Cumulus Broadcasting, is set to host the 2025 Citywide Easter Egg Hunt on April 19, 2025.
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Lake Charles and US Coast Guard organize hands-on event at Veterans Memorial Park
The City of Lake Charles is partnering with the US Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit for an event titled "Wind, Waves and Wheels."
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Lake Charles summer camp registration starts April 8 with new weekly adventures
On Tuesday, April 8, the City of Lake Charles Community Services Department will start accepting online registrations for the Epic Adventure Summer Camp program for 2025.
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Calcasieu Parish: Medicaid made up 5.7% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Calcasieu Parish, providing an average of $2,944 per capita to residents.
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Lake Charles schedules community meetings for Safety Action Plan feedback
Two meetings have been scheduled in Lake Charles on April 3 to gather community feedback for a developing Safety Action Plan.
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Lake Charles announces Q2 Partners in Parks events lineup
The City of Lake Charles has announced a series of events for the second quarter of 2025 under its Partners in Parks initiative.
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Lake Charles opens Anita Drive Park with future expansion plans
On March 25, 2025, Mayor Nic Hunter, District C Councilman Rodney Geyen, and other city officials inaugurated Anita Drive Park.
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Mary Belle Williams Park begins transformation under LC REBOUND project
On March 21, work commenced on the transformation of the playground at Mary Belle Williams Park in Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles prepares for National Vietnam War Veterans Day celebration
The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission is set to host a “National Vietnam War Veterans Day” ceremony on Saturday, March 29, at 10 a.m. The event will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, situated on the north side of the Lake...
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Lake Charles receives $1M grant for George West Water Plant upgrades
The State of Louisiana Joint Legislative Committee on Budget (JLCB) has approved a one million dollar Water Sector Grant for Lake Charles.
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Lake Charles partners with Region 5 STEM Center for intergalactic event
The City of Lake Charles is organizing an event in collaboration with the Region 5 STEM Center.
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Lake Charles plans relocation of Purple Heart Recreation Center
On March 19, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter and District B Councilwoman Luvertha August, along with representatives from the City of Lake Charles Community Services Department, gathered at the former Golden Arms Apartments on 3rd Street to announce...
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Lake Charles infrastructure project nears completion with key road improvements
The City of Lake Charles Engineering Division has announced that a major infrastructure and overlay project is nearing completion.
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Lake Charles updates on Nelson Road lane closure due to sewer line damage
The City of Lake Charles Utilities Division has issued an update regarding the ongoing lane closure on Nelson Road, a section of State Route 1138-2.
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Lake Charles welcomes ABC Pelican Chapter site on Gerstner Memorial Drive
City officials and the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Pelican Chapter announced plans to establish a new location in Lake Charles.
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across SW Louisiana News publication area in 2024
In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located within the SW Louisiana News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Lake Charles opens registration for adult recreational softball league
The City of Lake Charles Recreation and Parks Department has announced the return of its USSSA-sanctioned adult recreational softball league for 2025.