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STEM Innovation Lab announced at Lake Charles Boston Academy

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.

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 19, 2024

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Lake Charles announces holiday garbage and recycling schedule

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

By SW Louisiana News | Dec 17, 2024

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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.

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Lake Charles adjusts waste pickup schedule for Thanksgiving holiday

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 21, 2024

The City of Lake Charles has announced changes to trash and garbage collection due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

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Lake Charles updates progress on West Prien Lake road widening project

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 19, 2024

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.

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City announces progress on Partners in Parks Initiative projects

By SW Louisiana News | Nov 14, 2024

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

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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...