Davon Cole

The public input meeting for the Long-Term Community Recovery Plan scheduled for August 2 has been canceled, according to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

The City of Lake Charles says FEMA’s residential debris pickup program is coming to a close within the city.

Washington Marion Magnet High School Principal Ronnie Harvey Jr. was named Louisiana High School Principal of the Year by Dream Teachers on Friday.

As the result of another week of ongoing rain and super-saturated conditions at Prien Lake Park, Friday’s “Movies Under the Stars” has been canceled, according to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says their newly launched “Back to Work Louisiana” campaign will culminate in a statewide job fair August 4.

President Joe Biden appointed nine governors, including Governor John Bell Edwards, as members of the Council of Governors for two-year terms Thursday, according to the White House Press Office.

To help elderly customers conserve energy this summer and manage their home energy usage year-round, Cleco Power says they are partnering with local Councils on Aging and other agencies to give away LED bulbs and offer customers registration for an On-Site Residential Weatherization Audit.

Louisiana is one of the 49 states receiving grants as 14 airports are receiving funding.

The City of Lake Charles says there will be no trash or garbage collected Monday, July 5, as they will be observing Independence Day.

The City of Lake Charles says the public is invited to attend the “swearing-in” ceremony of Mayor Nic Hunter and city council members.

The City of Lake Charles says its annual Red White Blue & You fireworks over the lake is coming back Sunday, July 4.

FEMA has announced that disaster assistance services will be available for survivors of the May severe storms, tornadoes and flooding at an in-person Recovery Service Center (RSC) in Lake Charles.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board says they are excited to announce that all students will be eligible to eat breakfast and lunch at school next year free of charge.

The Office of the Governor has announced that state offices will be closed for a half-day Friday in honor of Juneteenth becoming a legal state holiday.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is reporting that all lanes are open on I-10 westbound near the state line after a multi-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon.

Today, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced that sand and bags are available to residents free of charge at several parish locations.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division is encouraging any potential applicant for the next Cadet Academy to take the required civil service test by Friday, July 30, 2021.

Waterworks District 3 has issued a boil advisory for parts of Ragley.

On Friday, June 11, the Office of the Governor announced that Gov. Edwards had signed 11 new bills into law, including the designation of Juneteenth as a state holiday.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is alerting residents of a text message phishing scam that has the potential to steal personal information.

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana held an inauguration ceremony for its three newly elected officials, including newly elected chairman Jonathan Cernek, on Wednesday, June 9, at Coushatta Casino Resort’s Grand Ballroom.

The CenterPoint Energy Foundation says two hundred free laptop computers were recently distributed to underserved youth in Lake Charles during a two-day distribution event.

Today, the Office of the Governor announced that Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed multiple bills into law from the 2021 Legislative Session.

The Beauregard Museum says they are holding a photo scanning event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the Dry Creek Baptist Camp in the dining hall extension.

Kaitlyn Richard, a South Beauregard Elementary second grade teacher, has been honored among the top elementary teachers in the state in the 2022 Excellent Educators Program, according to Kari Ifland, BPSB Teacher of the Year Coordinator.

Recent flooding marked a repeat disaster for residents of Lake Charles and other low-lying areas of Louisiana. Some residents have Group Flood Insurance Policies (GFIP) they received as part of their FEMA assistance from a previous presidentially declared flooding disaster event.

FEMA says Louisiana homeowners and renters affected by the May severe storms, tornadoes and flooding who live in parishes that have recently been designated for Individual Assistance could be eligible for federal help.

The Calcasieu Parish Public Library says acclaimed children’s musician and GRAMMY award nominee, Zak Morgan, will be making a virtual appearance as part of the library’s 2021 summer reading program.

Trosclair Road has reopened, according to Cameron Parish OHSEP.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is reporting a vehicle fire on I-10 eastbound near the 210 exit (25).

The Calcasieu Parish School Board says all schools and facilities except F.K. White Middle School will reopen to faculty, staff and students Monday, May 24. F.K. White, faculty and staff will return tomorrow and students will return Tuesday, May 25.

A local gym held a fundraiser today in memory of George Baker, a Louisiana State Police Trooper who died in the line of duty last May.

The American Red Cross is continuing to urge safety as hundreds of Louisiana residents are spending the weekend mucking out and cleaning up their homes after significant rains caused flooding earlier this week.

The City of Lake Charles says FEMA’s residential debris collections within the city are ongoing, but recent weather events and widespread flooding this week delayed the final pass, scheduled to begin Monday, May 17.

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury said their Human Services Department’s Summer Food Service Program will begin Monday, June 7, at several Calcasieu Parish locations.

The Lake Charles City Court says they are extending the Fresh Start Amnesty Program through Tuesday, June 1.

Comp-U-Dopt’s computer distribution sponsored by Centerpoint Energy has been rescheduled due weather for June 1. Families who have already registered can expect to receive a text message from Comp-U-Dopt if they are selected to receive a free device closer to the distribution date.

United Way of Southwest Louisiana says their 211 resource line is accepting property cleanup applications following the extreme weather events of May 17. Community members in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron or Jeff Davis with flooded homes can request assistance by dialing 211 for a specialist

SOWELA Technical Community College says they are accepting TOPS Tech Award scholarships for Louisiana students interested in pursuing a degree in any of SOWELA’s technical programs.

Gov. Edwards is encouraging Louisiana homeowners and renters who experienced damages from this week’s severe weather to report it through the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness’ online damage assessment.

Mercy Chefs, Virginia-based disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, says they have deployed to Lake Charles to provide meals to the community after this week’s severe flooding that caused loss of life and dangerous conditions.

Waterworks District 3 of Beauregard Parish has issued a boil advisory for all residents on the following roads in the Ragley area:

“Pick It Up Moss Bluff” teamed up with organizations from around the area in an effort to clean up their community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, a local organization geared towards helping children realize their full potential, held a press conference Friday, May 14, to announce the implementation of their new mentoring program, MentorU.

The Barbe High’s drama club is set to perform "Legally Blonde Jr." this weekend.

Multiple law enforcement departments from SWLA are taking time to commemorate National Police Week by honoring officers.

The City of Lake Charles is reminding residents that FEMA’s residential hurricane debris pick-up program is coming to a close within the city. The city says property owners need to have all residential debris to the curb by Monday, May 17, because that is when the final pass will begin.

Waterworks District 3 in Beauregard Parish has lifted the boil advisory for residents located between 7563 and 8033 US Highway 171 in the DeRidder area.

In a Facebook post made Wednesday, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter spoke out about the need for a new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge saying the bridge is a major economic and transportation conduit for the Gulf Coast.

FEMA says Monday, May 10, is the last day for Louisiana homeowners, renters, or business owners who sustained property damage or loss caused by severe winter storms in February to register and apply for federal disaster assistance.