Jakob Evans
Digital Producer
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Jakob Evans is a Digital Content Producer at KPLC.
Jakob graduated from Ohio University in 2020 with a BA in Communications Studies.
While in college, Jakob was a sports producer and director for Ohio BobcatTV, livestreaming football, basketball and volleyball games on ESPN.
His hobbies include bodybuilding, gaming and walking his black labrador retriever, Bentley.
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Three chefs are representing the City of Lake Charles in the 16th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off.
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The Coast Guard says the change-of-command ceremony marks a transfer of total responsibility and authority from one individual to another.
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The Jeff Davis Fire Department responded to a fire at the Jeff Davis School Board building.
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Two bridges, one in Beauregard Parish and one in Cameron Parish, will be closing for repairs.
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Free popcorn, pizza and more will be provided at “Friday Night at the Movies.”
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Six members of the McNeese Men’s Rodeo Team, and four members of the Women’s Rodeo Team, will be competing in the 2023 College National Finals Rodeo.
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Bell City and surrounding areas are under a boil advisory due to a break in a 4″ water main.
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The scheduled performances for drummer Elizabeth Vidos, also known as “Lady Chops,” at the Calcasieu Library have been canceled.
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Several law enforcement agencies are continuing to advise citizens of phone scams impersonating officers.
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A water main break is leaving many without water in the City of Leesville.
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A convicted sex offender from Lake Charles is accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl from January to April of 2022.
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A man from Moss Bluff was found safe after surviving two nights in the woods in a remote part of Liberty County, Texas.
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The $1,227.363 reimbursement is for repairing damages as a result of Hurricane Laura.
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Louisiana State Police Troop I is investigating a shooting in Eunice involving two officers from the Eunice Police Department.
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Residents now home safe, but still reflecting on what they say was a chaotic weekend.
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The shelter-in-place and evacuation orders have been lifted for the Graywood subdivision and Big Lake Road area.
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The evacuation notice has been lifted for residents near Fulton St. after a fueling system fire at the Jeff Davis Electric Fulton substation, according to Cameron OEP.
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The Jennings Police Department is searching for a male suspect in a string of vehicle burglaries in the morning hours of May 31.
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Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Riverside Films are producing a documentary film on The Colfax Massacre that occurred in April 1873.
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Exotic zebra and camel races, along with Quarter Horse racing, are returning to the Delta Downs Racetrack at the Racing Stripes & Speed Humps event.
Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Riverside Films are producing a documentary film on The Colfax Massacre that occurred in April 1873.
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Fort Polk is set to become Fort Johnson during a redesignation ceremony this June.
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A Leesville man has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Maggie Street, police say.
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Two principals from Southwest Louisiana schools are in the running for Principal of the Year at the Louisiana Department of Education’s annual Teacher Leader Summit.
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A juvenile is wanted in the Down Home Reunion shooting over Memorial Day weekend, police say.
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Over $20 million in FEMA grants is coming to the Calcasieu Parish School Board and two of its high schools.
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The SPAR Water Park in Sulphur is now open for the 2023 summer season.
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Becca Higgins, wife of Congressman Clay Higgins, is recovering after being in the ICU due to a “serious neurological episode”, according to a Facebook post by Congressman Higgins.
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There is heavy traffic congestion on I-10 W at mile marker 44 near US 165 due to an accident, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation.
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at Huber Park.
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As the school year comes to an end, Waste Management is encouraging residents to review safety tips while near garbage trucks with their children.
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The Town of Welsh will begin hosting Farmer’s Markets at Sportsman Park after Memorial Day weekend.
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A Rayne man is accused of stealing human remains from a cemetery and leaving them on the steps of the St. Joseph Church.
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The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum Residency at the Museum Program are teaming up once again for the City’s “Art in the Park” Series.
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A homeowner in Orange, Tx confronted someone allegedly trespassing on their property resulting in the alleged trespasser being shot, according to Orange County Police.
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A boil advisory affecting residents and businesses since late April in Oakdale has now been extended, according to Oakdale Mayor Gene Paul.
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Joey Julian, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of Ernest Miller in November 2017, is a free man after receiving credit for time served during his sentencing hearing.
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The doors opened at Westlake High School for the classic tale of The Frog Prince acted out by student actors.
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its annual Youth Fishing Derby in June.
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An overturned 18-wheeler has closed I-49 Northbound at Pont Des Mouton.
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The City of Sulphur is currently under a precautionary city-wide boil advisory due to a water main break.
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The West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is hosting a class for expecting mothers on preparing for delivery and breastfeeding.
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A woman in Beauregard Parish was arrested and accused of indecent behavior with juveniles, according to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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The McNeese Cowgirls Softball team is coming off of their third straight Southland Conference Tournament Championship after they beat the Southeastern Lions 1-0 on Saturday.
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The Grand Lake Pontoon Bridge is closed to vehicle traffic after a Tug and Barge collided with it early Sunday morning.
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A large metal barn was destroyed on Holbrook Park Road during an early-afternoon storm on May 9.
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The new campaign focuses on gaming, outdoors, music, and food, while reminding travelers that Lake Charles is a place where visitors can find “joy” in Louisiana’s playground.
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Week 5 in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial began by highlighting alarming text messages between Lori and Chad Daybell.
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In a rash of fires in Oakdale, three vacant homes were intentionally set on fire all within roughly a mile of each other.
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