Log truck, school bus collide on US 171 in DeRidder; repairs underway at MLK St.

A grand jury in the Tenth Judicial Court in Natchitoches Parish passed a ‘no true bill’ in the case against Johnathan Rogers, ...

Long-term maintenance begins on La. 26 between Jennings and Lake Arthur, DOTD says

Jennings and Lake Arthur for several months. Road work on La. 26 between W. Racca Road and Trailer Town Road started March 9, ...

Freshman Larry Johnson shines in record-breaking season

McNeese freshman guard Larry Johnson finished his debut season with 532 points, breaking the program’s freshman scoring record previously held by NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars, set in 1982.

State of Louisiana to pay more for SNAP program starting July 1

Louisiana will pay an additional $42.3 million to fund the SNAP program under President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, set to take effect July 1, and new work requirement changes are already taking their ...

Mama Reta’s Kitchen facing possible displacement from I-10 bridge project

A Southwest Louisiana staple is in limbo after hearing the I-10 bridge replacement project might displace them.
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United Way of SWLA raises thousands of dollars at Battle for the Paddle cook-off event

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - At the Lake Charles Event Center, teams battled it out, not on a field, but over pots of jambalaya and pastalaya. It’s all part of United Way’s 5th Battle for the Paddle, ...
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Sulphur girls basketball head coach let go after two seasons

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Sulphur girls basketball coach Matt LeBato will not be returning for his third season coaching the Lady Tors, according to the Calcasieu Parish School Board. In a statement, ...

Top-seeded Cowgirls upset by SFA in the SLC Championship

The top-seeded Cowgirls fall 76-59 to the SFA Ladyjacks in the Southland Conference Tournament championship. This was a back and forth battle from the tip. The SLC freshman of the year Dakota Howard ...

Mistrial declared after defense staffer allegedly passed drugs to defendant in courtroom

A homicide trial underway in Lake Charles was halted amid allegations of drugs in the courtroom, according to the Attorney General’s Office.

Suspected meth found hidden in bucket of roofing tar during traffic stop, Texas authorities say

VIDOR, Texas (KPLC) - Two people are facing charges after Texas authorities found methamphetamine hidden in a bucket of ...
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Vernon Parish sheriff warns of online scam surge in West Louisiana

Crews are working through debris in the Deville area of Rapides Parish over the next several days. A grand jury in the Tenth Judicial Court in Natchitoches Parish passed a ‘no true bill’ in the case ...

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: A chilly Friday morning gives way to a warm weekend

Chilly weather is back Friday morning as we start the day in the upper 30s to low 40s away from the coast. Make sure to bundle up before heading out the door for work, school, or your morning commute.