Waking up to a very pleasant start to our Saturday although we will begin to see an increase in southerly breezes through the day. This will not only warm temperatures up a bit more but also begin to increase humidity levels through the afternoon.
Some employees have left the restaurant industry for good amid the perils of the pandemic, which exposed workers to the coronavirus and uncooperative patrons.
Brian Abshire, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President, hand delivered a copy of a resolution to Pres. Biden asking for federal supplemental appropriations for hurricane recovery, according to the police jury.
Elected officials like Mayor Hunter and Gov. Edwards were in attendance for President Biden’s visit Thursday, but one elected official not in attendance for the president’s visit was Third District Congressman Clay Higgins, though he was in the Lake Area on other business.
With viral cases declining and states and localities easing restrictions, businesses have added jobs for four straight months, the Labor Department said Friday. Still, the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1% from 6% in March.
In years past, the streets were flooded with people eager to get out of the house and enjoy live music and different arts that make Southwest Louisiana, Southwest Louisiana. But after a year of forced isolation, many events are making their way back to the Lake Area, including the Spring Art Walk.
While the president’s visit to the Lake Charles was not directly related to hurricanes, some local leaders and advocates are hoping their plea for direct relief is heard.
Supervisors at Chennault International Airport say they can handle any aircraft flying in the sky today, and Thursday afternoon, President Joe Biden flew out of Chennault en route to New Orleans.
In a Facebook post Thursday, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter said he chose to discuss three key topics with President Joe Biden while on his visit to Lake Charles.
