Joel Bruce
Photographer/Producer
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Angelica Butine and Joel Bruce
Hop into the elevator and take a trip up to Restaurant Calla with this week's Gotta Eat.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:53 AM CDT
|By Angelica Butine and Joel Bruce
A hidden gem of Westlake with a unique personality all its own.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
DeRidder Junior High School received a $50K classroom makeover grant from NextEra Energy resources.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:05 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
The newly renovated DeQuincy Library has officially opened its doors to the public today.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
|By Barry Lowin and Joel Bruce
Delays, gate changes, departures and arrivals are things you expect to experience at an airport, but today travelers through Lake Charles got to enjoy the Barbe High School orchestra.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
At Pearl Watson Elementary, students are currently taking part in the schools’ black history program.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 1:09 PM CST
|By Angelica Butine and Joel Bruce
Join Angelica Butine and Jakob Evans as they get their first taste of this Louisiana delicacy.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
SWLA residents started lining up at Oak Park Dental Monday night for a day of free dental care, which for many means relief from ongoing pain.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:05 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Sean Ardoin brought the spirit of Louisiana and LSU to the Grammy Awards, boasting a nomination for his collaborative album with the Golden Band from Tigerland.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
|By Angelica Butine and Joel Bruce
The U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds visited Chennault International Airport Thursday before they take flight at the airshow in May.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Southwest Louisiana disaster survivors have a great opportunity to get some help with application services if needed.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
A book author with a truly worldly experience makes a stop in the Lake Area.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:20 PM CST
|By Amanda Johnson and Joel Bruce
The Lord and Lady of the 12th Night Royal Court for the City of Lake Charles were given their crowns Friday.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:37 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Donors will receive a free large king cake from the Bekery when donating blood this Thursday through Saturday at the LifeShare Blood Center in Lake Charles.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Children under eight are too young to compete in the Special Olympics, but children from Pre-K to second grade got a taste of the fun in Jennings Friday.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:27 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Senior citizens in the Sulphur area got together at the West Cal Event Center for the annual Senior Ole Tyme Christmas brunch.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:09 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
A Louisiana law firm is giving away over 400 bicycles to kids in need this holiday season.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 9:25 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
The Region 5 American Job Center and Louisiana Workforce Commission held a Second Chance Job and Resource Fair Thursday to help ex-offenders and others who have been involved in the justice system.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:16 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Students participated in science experiments, robotic demonstrations, and also a question and answer session with a panel of engineers from LyondellBasell and Phillips 66.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:07 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
The United Way of SWLA and the Marshal’s Office teamed up with one goal in mind - to make sure every child at Kaufman Elementary gets a gift this holiday season.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Second Harvest Food Bank launched “Groceries to Geaux” in Calcasieu Parish Tuesday, providing home delivery of groceries to seniors.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 7:40 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
A new addition to the Oil and Gas Park in Jennings pays tribute to those who fought in the Vietnam conflict.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 7:17 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Disabled and non-disabled students from third to 12th grade played bocce ball and horseshoes together in a friendly competition.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 7:09 PM CST
|By Joel Bruce
Students learned about engineering Thursday at CITGO Stem Day at Sulphur High School.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 8:28 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
The Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted active shooter training at the old Hackberry High School Friday.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
The goal was to better equip nurses, doctors, EMS providers and other professionals to provide excellent trauma care in SWLA.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT
|By Angelica Butine and Joel Bruce
The restaurant will be giving away door prizes every day through Saturday, Nov. 5.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 8:04 PM CDT
|By Angelica Butine and Joel Bruce
A Lake Charles native turned an old building on Broad Street that was once an event center into a haunted house just in time for Halloween.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 9:08 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
There is a new weapon in the war against human trafficking in Southwest Louisiana.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
Faith Bible Church honored over 600 first responders from around Southwest Louisiana with an appreciation lunch Thursday.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
In an effort to get more people fishing, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is stocking ponds all over the state.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
A Jennings couple is celebrating a major milestone - John Edward and Hilda Mae LaPoint are celebrating 73 years of marriage.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 2:29 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
Senior citizens in the Lake Area were invited to a “Pre-Halloween Bingo” and “The Price is Right” game at the Lake Charles Civic Center Monday.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
After two historically low flu seasons, experts predict a severe 2022 and 2023 flu season.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
Westlake Library hosted a career exploration workshop today with representatives from Goodwill.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
A groundbreaking was held Friday, marking the first phase of the park improvements.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
Crews are out at Lake Charles’ tallest building today.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce and Patrick Deaville
Lake Area residents probably heard a few explosions if they were near Enterprise Boulevard in Lake Charles Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
The Carnegie Memorial Library is hosting a seed giveaway program to those wishing to try their hand at gardening or to beautify their surroundings.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
Students at Prien Lake Elementary School got a chance to gaze at the stars Thursday in the breathtaking StarLab, a visual educational experience used to teach students about stars and constellations.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Amanda Johnson and Joel Bruce
Residents can learn about available resources for employment, education, housing and more.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 4:34 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
Lake Area Adventures cut the ribbon and broke ground Tuesday on the site of their upcoming facility.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 2:41 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
Starting Friday, the Lake Charles Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center will be presenting a series of pop-up “selfie” studios created by local artists.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 3:27 PM CDT
|By Patrick Deaville and Joel Bruce
The event starts at 10 a.m. at Water’s Edge Church
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
State officials gathered in Sulphur Friday to cut the ribbon on the $45.5 million highway widening project along I-10 in Sulphur.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
The office of the Calcasieu Parish police juror for District 2 invited area seniors for bingo and a health expo Tuesday at the Pryce Miller Center.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
Market Basket on Nelson Road reopened Friday.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:12 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce and Emma Oertling
They returned Wednesday morning to continue their rebuilding efforts with United Methodist Church.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce and Amanda Johnson
Army veteran Morris Collura said the day he found out the war ended was the happiest day of his life.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Joel Bruce
The Calcasieu Parish School Board’s annual Technology Camp makes its return this week, as over 150 students will be immersed in five days of learning.
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