City of Lake Charles
Recent News About City of Lake Charles
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City of Lake Charles introduces new social media content contest
The City of Lake Charles has introduced the LC Create Challenge, a new social media content contest designed to showcase the city's uniqueness from various perspectives.
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Riley Green to perform at Lake Charles Event Center in May 2025
The Lake Charles Event Center has announced a major live concert featuring country artist Riley Green. The multi-platinum artist is scheduled to perform on Friday, May 9, 2025.
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Lake Charles announces fourth quarter Partners in Parks events
The City of Lake Charles has announced a series of events for the fourth quarter of 2024 under its Partners in Parks initiative. These events are family-friendly, free, and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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Lake Charles announces small business development week starting October 20
The City of Lake Charles and Hancock Whitney Bank are collaborating once again to host LC Launch Small Business Development Week from October 20-26, 2024.
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Lake Charles Police launch new app and alerting system
The Lake Charles Police Department has launched a new app and text alerting system, Lake Charles PD, to enhance its connectivity with the community. The new system replaces the Nixle text alerting system and is available for free download in the Google Play Store and the iPhone App Store.
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Lake Charles reminds residents about proper disposal of yard waste
The City of Lake Charles is reminding lawn care companies and residents about the proper disposal methods for grass clippings and other yard waste.
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Mayor Hunter launches initiative for Thanksgiving meal donations
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter is calling on local grocery stores, food distribution companies, casinos, and other businesses to assist in providing Thanksgiving meals for those in need during the 2024 holiday season.
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City of Lake Charles completes asphalt overlay project
The City of Lake Charles recently completed work on a series of street overlays.
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Mayor Hunter joins Louisiana's new offshore wind advisory committee
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter has been appointed by the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) to serve on its newly established Offshore Wind Advisory Committee.
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Lake Charles to resume city services on September 12
The City of Lake Charles will resume all administrative offices and services, including City Hall, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. City Administrator John Cardone confirmed that operations at Historic City Hall, Central School, the Lake Charles Event Center, Mallard Golf Club, and city recreation centers will also return to normal business hours.
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Lake Charles announces closures due to Tropical Storm Francine
The City of Lake Charles is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Francine. In response, all city facilities, including City Hall, Historic City Hall, Central School, and the Public Works Administration Building, will be closed on Tuesday, September 10, and Wednesday, September 11. This closure extends to all city recreation facilities, Mallard Golf Club, and the Lake Charles Event Center.
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Pumpkin Chunkin' contest returns for middle and high school students
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, pumpkins will fly across the sandy shores of I-10 North Beach in Lake Charles.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 24
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Aug. 24?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Calcasieu Parish in week ending Aug. 24?
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 24
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Aug. 17?
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Calcasieu Parish in week ending Aug. 17?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Aug. 17?
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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City announces changes to trash collection schedule for Labor Day
The City of Lake Charles will observe the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 2, 2024. Consequently, there will be no trash or garbage collection on that day.