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Lake Charles advises residents on cold weather preparations

Current weather forecasts predict a hard freeze over the next several nights.

By SW Louisiana News | Feb 19, 2025

Nature in Focus returns with gardening event at Tuten Park

The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with Sasol's Nature in Focus Initiative, is set to host a free event titled "Gardening in Spring" on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

By SW Louisiana News | Feb 17, 2025

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Lake Charles begins construction on new public works campus

By SW Louisiana News | Feb 13, 2025

On February 13, 2025, the City of Lake Charles commenced construction on a new Public Works campus at 4200 Broad Street.

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Lake Charles plans public meeting ahead of Mardi Gras weekend parades

By SW Louisiana News | Feb 11, 2025

The City of Lake Charles will hold a public meeting on February 25, 2025, for property owners along Mardi Gras parade routes.

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Lake Charles launches lakefront branding amid major enhancement projects

By SW Louisiana News | Feb 10, 2025

On February 10, 2025, Mayor Nic Hunter and other officials from the City of Lake Charles gathered at I-10 North Beach for a groundbreaking ceremony.

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Lake Charles partners with housing corporation to aid employee home purchases

By SW Louisiana News | Feb 4, 2025

On February 4, 2025, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter and Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) Executive Director Kevin Delahoussaye announced a new partnership between the City of Lake Charles and LHC's Keys for Service Program.

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Lake Charles hosts Gator Meet-N-Greet with community partners

By SW Louisiana News | Feb 3, 2025

On February 8, 2025, the City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and Indorama will hold a Bayou Bash Gator Meet-N-Greet.

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Lake Charles mayor receives national disaster recovery award

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 31, 2025

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter was honored with the Tommy Longo Disaster Leadership Award at the Louisiana Municipal Association’s annual Mid-Winter Conference on January 28, 2025.

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High school fire academy launches fall 2025 in Lake Charles

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 30, 2025

The City of Lake Charles, in collaboration with the Lake Charles Fire Department (LCFD) and the Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB), has announced a new High School Fire Academy.

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Lake Charles updates solid waste collection after winter storm

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 27, 2025

The City of Lake Charles Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division has provided an update on trash and garbage collection following disruptions caused by last week's winter storm.

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Lake Charles services return amid road closures

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 23, 2025

According to City Administrator John Cardone, all administrative offices and services in the City of Lake Charles, including City Hall and Transit Services, are set to resume normal operations at 4:30 pm today, Thursday, January 23, 2025.

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Lake Charles hosts reptile event with Sasol at Riverside Park

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 23, 2025

The City of Lake Charles is collaborating with Sasol for an event titled "Scales and Tails - All Things Reptile."

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Lake Charles city services suspended due to inclement weather

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 22, 2025

City of Lake Charles administrative offices and services, including City Hall and Transit Services, will remain closed until 4:30 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

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Lake Charles suspends city services due to inclement weather

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 21, 2025

According to City Administrator John Cardone, all City of Lake Charles administrative offices and services, including City Hall and Transit Services, will remain suspended on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to inclement weather.

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Lake Charles opens emergency warming station amid severe weather

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 20, 2025

The City of Lake Charles has announced the opening of an emergency warming station at the Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Lake Charles closes city offices due to inclement weather

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 17, 2025

The City of Lake Charles has announced a closure of all administrative offices and services, including City Hall, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

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Lake Charles prepares for hard freeze with safety tips and transit services

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 17, 2025

Current weather forecasts predict a hard freeze for early next week, with sub-freezing temperatures expected on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22.