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The following are closures and changes in garbage collection schedules in Southwest Louisiana related to the Memorial Day holiday: Lake Charles: The City of Lake Charles will observe the Memorial DayMore >>
The following are closures and changes in garbage collection schedules in Southwest Louisiana related to the Memorial Day holiday:More >>
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A 21-year-old Eunice man was arrested early Friday and charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a Sunday evening disturbance at a convenience store in Branch where a man was shot. AccordingMore >>
A 21-year-old Eunice man was arrested early Friday and charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a Sunday evening disturbance at a convenience store in Branch where a man was shot.More >>
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The following is a story written by Bruce Schultz of the LSU AgCenter: LSU AgCenter rice experts, speaking at the Evangeline Parish Rice Tour on Thursday, said this year's rice crop so far has been unusualMore >>
LSU AgCenter rice experts, speaking at the Evangeline Parish Rice Tour on Thursday, said this year's rice crop so far has been unusual and difficult.More >>
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Travis Matte and the Kingpins will take the stage at "Downtown at Sundown" in Lake Charles from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 24. Since 2004, the group has blended together various musical stylesMore >>
Travis Matte and the Kingpins will take the stage at Downtown at Sundown in Lake Charles from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, May 24.More >>
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A Rosepine teen is accused in a stabbing, according to a news release from the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office. Authorities said 18-year-old Kennedy Prether is charged with aggravated second-degree batteryMore >>
A Rosepine teen is accused in a stabbing, according to a news release from the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office.More >>
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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) -
It appears as though a deal with Mardi Gras Boardwalk will go through later this month. Lake Charles city officials updated the Lake Charles Downtown Development Authority on the negotiation process on Monday.
According to City Attorney Billy Loftin, the latest discussion on the table is a straight purchase agreement of the old Harrah's property for $4.4 million.
Loftin said company Mardi Gras Boardwalk will be subject to all zoning and smart code ordinances. Any variances Mardi Gras Boardwalk may request in the future would have to go back before the Lake Charles City Council.
The agreement, as it stands, is more than 80 pages.
Several issues have slowed the deal down throughout the negotiation process. One of the more recent concerns was a sound issue. Mardi Gras Boardwalk wanted to exceed the city's 90-decibel sound ordinance for their proposed entertainment amphitheater. Upon testing the sound, city officials said complaints from nearby residents on River Road and across north Lake Charles were reported.
The City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to approve the purchase agreement at their regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20.
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