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Lake Charles opens emergency warming station amid severe weather

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

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 20, 2025

Lake Charles closes city offices due to inclement weather

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

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 17, 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.

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Lake Charles hosts kids' financial literacy event with credit union partnership

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 13, 2025

The City of Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Credit Union have announced a collaborative event, "Southwest Smart START Financial Fun for Kids."

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Lake Charles announces MLK holiday schedule changes for waste collection

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 13, 2025

The City of Lake Charles has announced changes to its garbage, trash, and recycling collection schedule in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Lake Charles completes ballfield upgrades for improved play

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 3, 2025

The City of Lake Charles Community Services Department has announced the completion of several maintenance projects at local ballfields.

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Lake Charles partners with LifeShare for blood drive aiding New Orleans victims

By SW Louisiana News | Jan 2, 2025

The City of Lake Charles has partnered with LifeShare Blood Center to organize a series of blood drives.

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Lake Charles announces full slate of community park events for early-2025

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 30, 2024

The City of Lake Charles has announced a comprehensive schedule of events for the first quarter of 2025 under its Partners in Parks initiative.

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Lake Charles plans winter skating event with free hot chocolate

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 27, 2024

The City of Lake Charles Community Services Department is set to host a skating event on January 4, 2025.

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Lake Charles hosts second annual Christmas tree recycling event

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 27, 2024

Team Green-Keep Greater Lake Charles Beautiful is preparing to host its second annual Christmas Tree Recycling event.

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STEM Innovation Lab announced at Lake Charles Boston Academy

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 19, 2024

On December 19, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter, alongside officials from the Calcasieu Parish School Board and Region 5 STEM Center, announced a new partnership with Woodside Energy.

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Lake Charles announces holiday garbage and recycling schedule

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 17, 2024

The City of Lake Charles has announced its holiday schedule for garbage and trash collection.

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Lake Charles opens youth basketball league registration

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 16, 2024

The City of Lake Charles Recreation and Parks Department has announced that team registration is now open for the Next Stars Youth Basketball league.

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Movies with the Mayor returns with festive activities for families

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 10, 2024

The popular Movies with the Mayor Series is set to return for the holiday season on Saturday, December 21, at Rosa Hart Theatre, located at 900 Lakeshore Dr. The event is presented by Children’s Miracle Network and will begin with Cookies, Cocoa...

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Music in the Park returns with a holiday event featuring live jazz performances

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 6, 2024

The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative, in collaboration with Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center and Upscale Productions, is organizing a special Music in the Park event.

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Lakefront hotel and amphitheater project announced in Lake Charles

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 6, 2024

On December 6, 2024, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter, along with partners from ReNew Lake Charles LLC, announced plans for a new lakefront hotel and an amphitheater.

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Community open house planned for West Sallier Street reconstruction

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 5, 2024

Property owners and residents along West Sallier Street, between Marine and Lake Streets, are invited to a Community Open House.

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New swimming pool planned for Goosport Park

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 5, 2024

On December 5, Mayor Nic Hunter and District A City Councilman Ronnie Harvey, Jr. announced the development of a new swimming pool at Goosport Park located at 1619 Cessford St. The facility will include a child wading area and an entry designed...

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Lake Charles mayor named vice chair in national crime prevention committee

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 22, 2024

Nic Hunter, the Mayor of Lake Charles, Louisiana, has been appointed as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee.