Emma Oertling
Photographer
It’s a national organization that advocates for inclusion and celebrates people’s differences.
July 4 is approaching and there’s no better way to celebrate than by recognizing those who continue to serve this country.
What started as a student joining the Junior Beta Club at her school has grown to a national level.
The Beauregard Health System and Aetna have partnered together to help mothers in DeRidder with a “Community Baby Shower.”
Allen Parish School Board superintendent Kent Reed has extended his contract until September 1.
The fair served to encourage and assist people in the journey of buying their first home.
There’s nothing like eating watermelon on a hot summer’s day.
This McDonald’s offers service like no other – Rosetta the McRobot brings customers’ food right to their tables.
Some homeowners in Southwest Louisiana are still recovering after the damage Hurricane Laura left behind.
DeQuincy Library welcomed the public today to “Yappy Hour”, an hour dedicated to making blankets for animals in shelters.
The Lake Charles Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Le Jolliet Apartments.
"The Life Work of M. Antoon” exhibit is now open at the Lake Charles Historic City Hall.
The SWLA Center for Health Services continues its Juneteenth festivities as they reach out to the community for its dental care needs.
Juneteenth weekend kicked off Friday night in Lake Charles, and the celebration will continue through Monday.
The City of Lake Charles is encouraging companies to re-invest in our community after the 2020 storms.
The Allen Parish School Board met on June 13 to discuss the possibility of an interim superintendent due to their repeated deadlocks.
The eight-member Allen Parish School Board has deadlocked the vote for a new superintendent for an unprecedented seventh time.
With the extreme heat this summer, kids might like to find fun things to do inside. What better way to spend the day inside, than by creating art.
McNeese State University welcomed high schoolers from the area who were interested in nursing and other forms of healthcare.
The eight-member Allen Parish School Board has deadlocked the vote for a new superintendent six times over the last month.
There’s a new kitchen in town, and here in Louisiana, we certainly love to eat.
Phillips 66 partnered with the City of Lake Charles to host Family Fun Day at Drew Park.
Julia and Deveni both have young children in wheelchairs bounding them to daily struggles, granting patients to be a parent of a child with a disability.
Many members of the Scouts and community gathered to celebrate John’s big night.
Each swimmer was partnered with a buddy, learning to scoop, splash, and dive.
The next session will be taking place June 14 at Barbe High School, and there is still time to register.
Community members, families, and children came together for the Port Wonder Family Fun Day.
Natural disasters are inevitable, so in an effort to help the lake area be prepared, Louisiana Healthcare Connections held an emergency preparedness event at the Martin Luther King Center.
You’ve seen horse racing, but have you seen zebra or camel racing? This weekend, you will have a chance right here in SWLA.
The Lake Charles Fire Department celebrated their new truck today with a tradition that dates back over 100 years.
Over 300 graduates received their diplomas tonight at SOWELA’s spring commencement ceremony.
The fire started in the laundry room and quickly spread throughout the house.
The Louisiana High School Rodeo Association (LHSRA) is holding its state finals this week at the West-Cal Arena and Events Center.
The move is temporary as crews begin to demolish the old building and start construction on the new library.
There’s a new farmer’s market bringing fresh produce and other products to Southwest Louisiana.
All across the Lake Area, Memorial Day ceremonies are taking place as we remember and celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country.
A fire destroyed a home on McKinley Street in Jennings Wednesday.
The Plastic Model Show welcomed collectors, viewers, and many more to see the numerous figures at the West-Cal Arena.
There are many places in Southwest Louisiana where you can travel to in order to find that tradition and Louisiana feeling, but none quite like the Cameron Prairie Wildlife Visitor Center.
Taking on cancer may just be one of the scariest things that can happen to a person, and it’s a journey no one should have to walk alone.
After spending over two long years displaced by Hurricane Laura, a Lake Charles woman has returned to her home of 30 years.
Shannon Brown not only served the town of Fenton as an officer, but also as a humble and giving member of the community.
As part of national police week, many departments are taking the time to honor their fallen officers.
It was nothing but grease and lightning in Sulphur today at the “Rockin’ Our Golden Years” senior luncheon.
Tonight at the Lake Charles Civic Center, the city welcomed entrepreneurs from around Southwest Louisiana to pitch their business ideas for a grand prize of $2,500.
Captain Jean Lafitte, played by Butch Faust, was captured on stage alongside his crew, while his hair was cut off.
There are not many states like Louisiana – the unique culture lives in our music, our food and in our hearts.
