Lindsey Thompson
Reporter / Producer
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Lindsey Thompson is a reporter for KPLC.
Lindsey joined KPLC as an editor in December of 2019, then was promoted to produce for the Sunrise shows in March of the next year. She became a reporter in August of 2020.
Lindsey is a 2019 Mass Communication graduate from McNeese State University. She grew up in Moss Bluff, where she graduated second in her class from Sam Houston High School.
Lindsey loves telling the stories of her hometown and its community.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
A beloved hangout spot in Moss Bluff has found a new purpose.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson and Madison Glaser
Morris' teachers were among the many that gathered and searched the area near his home in hopes of finding him.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
The Lake Charles City Council is holding a special meeting Tuesday to address emergency drainage funding measures.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
The Dragons will invade Lake Charles on Saturday, October 30.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Tuesday afternoon, Kyle Natali turned himself in to the Lake Charles Police Department.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 4:53 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Lake Area residents are invited to plant sunflowers.
Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 8:54 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Gov. Edwards lifts nearly all COVID-19 restrictions.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 4:19 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Lake Charles woman dies in two-vehicle crash
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 8:47 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Louisiana Workforce Commission hosting virtual job fairs
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 8:28 PM CDT
|By Johnathan Manning, Lindsey Thompson and Jennifer Lott
Police and firefighters recover a vehicle found submerged in a ditch on E. Prien Lake Road, Lt. Kevin Kirkum confirmed.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 8:25 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Iowa Police honor fallen officers during National Police Week
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Phillips 66 donates $50,000 to Westlake Fire Department
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson and Madison Glaser
United Way of SWLA launches free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Henry Heights French immersion program opens for new students
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 8:41 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Preparing for termite season
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 5:03 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Vietnam-era helicopter in Veterans Memorial Park to be retired
Updated: May. 5, 2021 at 8:13 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Gov. Edwards signs executive order creating the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Academy donates equipment to some SWLA fields
Updated: May. 3, 2021 at 3:22 PM CDT
|By Johnathan Manning, Lindsey Thompson and Andrea Robinson
Louisiana State Police are working a fatal accident on La. 383 in Jeff Davis Parish.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2021 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Jennings teacher reaches Top 10 in Kelly and Ryan Live’s Top Teacher Search
Updated: Apr. 23, 2021 at 12:40 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Hurricanes Laura, Delta disaster valuation deadline extended
Updated: Apr. 12, 2021 at 4:47 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announces parishwide cleanup event
Updated: Apr. 6, 2021 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Mayor Nic Hunter sends follow-up letter to FEMA regarding temporary housing needs
Updated: Mar. 31, 2021 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Westlake Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Texaco gas station on Sampson Street that happened Tuesday, March 30, around 7:35 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 9:57 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Police chase in Sulphur ends in crash
Updated: Mar. 30, 2021 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
University of South Florida conducting hurricane evacuation survey
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 4:10 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
McDonald’s hiring 200 employees in Calcasieu Parish
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Chennault to host tailgate-style airshow this summer
Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
Steamboat Bill’s reopening in Lake Charles
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
BPSO looking for stolen military-style truck
Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Lindsey Thompson
City of Lake Charles announces new round of funding for small business stabilization fund
Updated: Mar. 2, 2021 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Calcasieu Parish seeks public input on hurricane recovery plan
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
DOTD works to clear icy roads
Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 at 10:37 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
SWLA authorities urge residents to stay off icy roads
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 10:35 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Impact of oil and gas lease moratorium on Louisiana’s economy and environment
Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Effort to solve Moss Bluff Elementary traffic issues
Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 at 10:40 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Procession held for body of plane crash victim, Rock Palermo
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 9:56 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Posting COVID vaccine card could expose personal information
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 10:34 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
City of Sulphur nearing end of debris pickup
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 4:48 PM CST
|By Johnathan Manning, Lindsey Thompson and Andrea Robinson
The Beauregard Sheriff’s Office is working a shooting on Post Plant Road, according to Sheriff Mark Herford.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2021 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Lake Area dietitian works to help those with diabetes and kidney disease
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Westlake City Council forming city limits expansion committee
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 10:33 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
City of Lake Charles receives $1 million in COVID relief money
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 9:41 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
FBI asks for Lake Area community’s help in finding Capitol Hill rioters
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 11:50 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Scammers target second round of stimulus checks
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 11:50 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Gyms dealing with New Year influx and COVID restrictions
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 11:50 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Mardi Gras cancellation impacts local businesses, organizations
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 11:48 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Paycheck Protection Program reopens for small businesses hurt by pandemic
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 8:20 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Cameron Parish making headway on Rutherford Beach storm recovery
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 10:33 PM CST
|By Lindsey Thompson
Smart ways to use stimulus checks