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Lake Charles updates progress on West Prien Lake road widening project

The City of Lake Charles has issued an update on the West Prien Lake Road Widening Project, a collaborative effort with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 19, 2024

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City announces progress on Partners in Parks Initiative projects

Mayor Nic Hunter, accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, recently presented an update on the Partners in Parks Initiative to local stakeholders.

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 14, 2024

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Louisiana Vietnam Veterans Memorial breaks ground in Lake Charles

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 14, 2024

On November 11, 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Louisiana Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Lake Charles hosts free art event ahead of Thanksgiving

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 12, 2024

The City of Lake Charles is collaborating with the Imperial Calcasieu Museum for another session in the 2024 Art in the Park Series.

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JD Clifton Park visioning workshops set for November 21

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 12, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, residents have two opportunities to participate in JD Clifton Park Visioning Workshops.

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Lake Charles announces schedule changes for Veterans Day waste collection

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 5, 2024

The City of Lake Charles has announced changes to trash, garbage, and recycling collection schedules in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2024.

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Lake Charles hosts Carmen Sandiego scavenger hunt on November 9

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 4, 2024

The City of Lake Charles is preparing for an engaging event under its Partners in Parks Initiative.

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Cypress Alligator Pond reopens after refurbishment

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 1, 2024

On November 1, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for the refurbished Cypress Alligator Pond located on North Lakeshore Drive.

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Lake Charles launches annual shop local challenge for holiday season

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 1, 2024

For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Lake Charles and Mayor Nic Hunter have launched the #ShopLocalLC Challenge.

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Reginald Weeks honored with 2024 Mayor's Mentor Award

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 31, 2024

On October 22, 2024, during the City of Lake Charles' "Love Your City" event, Reginald Weeks was honored as the 2024 Mayor's Mentor Awardee by Mayor Nic Hunter. Mr. Weeks has committed his career to aiding challenged youth through his nonprofit...

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Lake Charles and United Way launch resource fair for disaster recovery

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 31, 2024

The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with United Way Southwest Louisiana, has announced the LC United Resource Fair.

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Lake Charles reminds residents about rules for sign placement in public areas

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 24, 2024

The City of Lake Charles has issued a reminder about the regulations concerning the placement of political, promotional, marketing, and advertising signs in public rights-of-way.

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Lake Charles unveils The Great Pumpkin Trail at Tuten Park

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 21, 2024

The City of Lake Charles Department of Community Services is set to introduce The Great Pumpkin Trail, a new event coinciding with Halloween festivities. This initiative is part of the City's Partners in Parks Initiative and will take place at Tuten Park from October 25 to October 27, 2024.

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Lake Charles announces events for Veterans Day including new memorials and exhibits

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 18, 2024

The City of Lake Charles has announced a series of events for Veterans Day 2024, beginning with the unveiling of the Gerstner Field Memorial on November 8. This event, organized in collaboration with the Daughters of the American Revolution, will take place at Veterans Memorial Park at 1 pm. The memorial honors Gerstner Field's role as a World War I pilot training base where over 3,000 pilots trained.

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Halloween bat walk planned at Drew Park by Lake Charles

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 18, 2024

The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with Sasol’s Nature in Focus Initiative and the Southwest Louisiana Master Naturalists, is organizing a Halloween Bat Walk at Drew Park. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 25, from 6 to 8 pm.

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Workshops planned for Lock Park visioning on October 30

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 17, 2024

On October 30, 2024, residents have the opportunity to attend two Lock Park Visioning Workshops. These sessions will be held at the Lake Charles City Council Chambers located at 326 Pujo St. The workshops are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Lake Charles water billing office resumes service after power outage

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 16, 2024

The City of Lake Charles is dealing with a power outage at its Transit Center, located at 1155 Ryan St. This disruption has impacted the Water Billing Office situated within the center, rendering it without phone and internet services. As a result, the office cannot process payments or access account information currently.

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Lake Charles Fire Department announces community meeting for new campus plans

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 16, 2024

On Wednesday, October 23, the Lake Charles Fire Department (LCFD) and the City of Lake Charles will host a community meeting. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Bellard Recreation Center located at 2808 Hillcrest Dr.

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Howl-O-Ween Doggie Dress-Up Day returns to Bark Du Lac Dog Park

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 10, 2024

Spooky fun is set to return to Bark Du Lac Dog Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with Gill Bright Animal Hospital, will host the third annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Dress-Up Day as part of its Partners in Parks Initiative.

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Lake Charles reveals Halloween events schedule for October

By SW Louisiana News | Oct 10, 2024

The City of Lake Charles has announced a series of Halloween activities for October 2024. The events are designed to provide festive entertainment for residents and visitors.