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Forecast

First Alert Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: More storms possible overnight

Updated: moments ago
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By Wade Hampton
Another round of storms will be possible later overnight into early Tuesday. The question is whether or not they form, if they do, they could quickly turn strong to severe.

News

sulphur home charter

Citizens concerned about revisions to Sulphur Home Charter

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Barry Lowin
The Sulphur Home Charter Commission held its final meeting on Monday, March 27.

News

Economic boom in Jennings bringing several business, jobs to city

Economic boom in Jennings bringing several businesses, jobs to city

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jade Moreau
Several businesses that will bring dozens of jobs to the area will soon start construction in Jennings.

News

Judge Mike Canaday has served as State District Judge since 2001.

Judge Canaday to be sanctioned for misconduct in Lake Charles murder case

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Theresa Schmidt
Judge Michael Canaday admitted misconduct when he went before the State Judiciary Commission last Friday. The Commission says he is legitimately contrite and has made changes to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

State

Newborn screenings vary by state testing or not testing for potentially life-threatening diseases

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Andrea Robinson
Could where you live play a role in your health and the diagnosis of rare and potentially life-threatening diseases?

News

Teacher killed in Tennessee elementary school shooting was raised in Leesville

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Dylan Domangue
A substitute teacher killed in a shooting at a school in Tennessee was a native of Leesville.

News

Head of school killed in Tennessee school shooting was Baton Rouge native

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Lester Duhé and Michael Simoneaux
The family friend said Dr. Koonce went to University High Lab School and studied at LSU.

News

Movies Under the Stars returns Friday, carries on through April

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
The “Movies Under the Stars” event returns Friday March 31, 2023.

State

Bunkie residents clean up after possible tornado

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Alex Orenczuk
The storm damage was mostly contained to the south side of town, where multiple homes and other structures were affected.

Political

Bill would allow AG to investigate porn sites not checking age verification

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Johnathan Manning and Amma Siriboe
The Louisiana AG would be able to investigate sites and sue for civil penalties on behalf of the state.
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News

Two BRPD officers die in chopper crash

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
The helicopter belongs to the Baton Rouge Police Department.

State

Shreveport man facing 9k+ counts of possession of child porn

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Rachael Thomas
No bond has been set.

Crime

Lafayette man arrested for allegedly raping a girl under 10 years old

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jakob Evans
A Lafayette man was arrested in Michigan and extradited to Calcasieu Parish for allegedly raping a girl under the age of 10.

State

15 shot, 1 killed after violent weekend in Shreveport

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Michael Barnes, Daffney Dawson and Curtis Heyen
Shreveport had a dangerous weekend, with three shootings leaving 14 people shot and one dead.

News

LDWF offering in-person new or renewal of commercial fishing licenses in Lake Charles

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
The office will be open on April 24 and 25.

News

City of Lake Charles to hold Easter Egg Hunt at Hillcrest Park

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
The event is open to children 12 and under.

News

Art Under the Oak brings some Easter fun to Lake Charles

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Devon Distefano
The museum plans on hosting more community events in the coming months.

News

Huge turnout for annual used book sale

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Devon Distefano
All proceeds from the sale go towards helping local non-profits.

Crime

13-year-old Bell City High School student accused of making shooting threat

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
The boy was arrested and booked into the Juvenile Detention Center for terrorizing.

News

Cathedral of Immaculate Conception performs ‘A Musical Journey Through Lent’

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Jakob Evans
Sounds of worship echoed as the choir and orchestra captivated the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception’s audience this Lenten season.

News

VPSO searching for stolen puppy

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KALB Digital Team
Anyone with any information about Lola is asked to contact VPSO.

News

Health Headlines: Using AI to spot lung cancer early

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Rhonda Kitchens
Researchers are now looking at a program using artificial intelligence to catch the tiniest cancers that might be easy to miss.

Crime

SWLA Arrest Report - March 26, 2023

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for March 26, 2023.

News

Six CPSB schools certified as world language immersion schools

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By AnaClare Barras
CPSB announced six schools in the district will be officially recognized as State of Louisiana Certified World Language Immersion Schools.

News

Hail falls on SWLA during Sunday afternoon storms

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:42 PM CDT
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By AnaClare Barras
Hail up to the size of ping pong balls rained down on SWLA earlier today.

News

Beachgoers relocate alligator stranded on surf

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By AnaClare Barras
Several individuals teamed up to move the alligator back to the marsh after noticing it had not moved from its position in the sand all day

News

SWLA Arrest Report - March 25, 2023

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:31 PM CDT
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By KPLC Digital Team
SWLA Arrest Report - March 25, 2023

News

Lake Charles remembers past loved ones in Butterfly Release

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By Emma Oertling
There’s always time to remember our loved ones and Harbor Hospice gave Lake Charles a chance to do it together.

News

Common Threads Quilt Guild Show brings tons of unique designs for consumers

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By Devon Distefano
Those interested in all things quilts came out to the Common Threads Quilt Guild Show at the Beauregard Parish Exhibit Hall.

News

Vietnam War Veterans honored to recognize 50th anniversary

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:38 PM CDT
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By Emma Oertling
It’s been 50 years since the Vietnam War and for Veterans who fought in the war, it’s a memory that lingers on.

News

Pioneer Heritage Festival in Merryville celebrates its rich history

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By Devon Distefano
The Pioneer Heritage Festival in Merryville is one of a kind and it dates back decades.

News

Judge Canaday admits misconduct in Lake Charles murder case

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:35 PM CDT
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By Jakob Evans
Fourteenth Judicial District Court Judge Michael Canaday sat before the Louisiana Judiciary Commission on Friday, March 24, due to judicial misconduct allegations stemming from his handling of the Dennis Jerome Bartie case.

News

Salvation Army accepting donations for disaster relief following Mississippi tornadoes

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Jakob Evans
The Salvation Army is accepting donations to assist impacted towns in Mississippi following the devastating tornadoes that traveled through the state yesterday.

Crime

Lafayette man accused of first-degree rape in Calcasieu Parish

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:02 PM CDT
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By Jakob Evans
A Lafayette man was arrested in Michigan for alleged rape in Calcasieu Parish.

News

SWLA Garden Conference and Expo returns for 23rd year

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Barry Lowin
The event features area, regional and interstate exhibitors along with vendors and master gardeners, and even a plant clinic.

Health

West Calcasieu Cameron clinic opens in Carlyss

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Emma Oertling
Carlyss has a brand new addition to the community with the grand opening of the Calcasieu Family Physicians Clinic, an extension of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.

News

Crumbl Cookies bakery opens in Lake Charles

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By Emma Oertling
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth - a new bakery is now open in Lake Charles.

Crime

COLD CASE: 7News investigates 1984 murder of Ray Stevens in Cameron

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
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By Jade Moreau
The mysterious death of a Cameron businessman remains unsolved to this day leaving his family questioning who would do such a terrible thing to the man who was always there for the community.

News

Former Capital One Tower goes up for sale as residents wonder why no work is being done

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By Theresa Schmidt
Hertz Investment Group, the owner of the former Capital One Tower, has announced that it will list the hurricane-damaged building for sale.

News

Should public schools supply tampons? It could soon become a reality

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Chris Rosato
It can be a young girl’s worst nightmare having their first period while at school among classmates and not having the products they need.

News

‘He’s a superhero’: Daughter remembers soldier killed in action

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Devon Distefano
A war veteran who lost his life two decades ago serving the country he loved is being remembered.

Crime

Police arrest 1 of 2 women wanted in connection with Nathan Millard case

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
One of the two women wanted in connection with the Nathan Millard case was arrested Friday morning, March 24, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.

News

Lake Area Adventures entertainment complex to open March 29

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Amanda Johnson
A new family entertainment center on Country Club Road is set to formally open to the public at noon on Wednesday, March 29.

State

The company chosen to redevelop former Six Flags in New Orleans East has final plans set to move forward

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Natasha Robin
The company chosen to redevelop the former six flags amusement park in New Orleans East will soon show the public its plans.

News

Derrick Stafford citing 2021 SCOTUS ruling in request for new trial

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Alena Noakes
Judge Bennet did not make a ruling on Friday.

News

7News team takes home 8 La. Association of Broadcasters awards, including ‘Station of the Year’

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By KPLC Digital Team
KPLC was honored with eight Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Prestige Awards Friday.

News

Barbe High junior earns perfect ACT score

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:54 PM CDT
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By AnaClare Barras
Barbe High School junior Julia Jiang earned a 36 - a perfect score - on her ACT test in December.

News

‘You ruined my life:’ Man sets fire to apartment after being evicted

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By Bria Gremillion
An investigator was called to the scene and the fire was ruled as arson.

News

Boil advisory lifted for Joe Miller Rd. area

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:27 PM CDT
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By Patrick Deaville
The advisory was put into place after water service was shut down for repairs on Wednesday.

News

Boil order lifted for parts of Calcasieu Parish

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Patrick Deaville
The advisory was issued on Wednesday, March 22, due to a water main break.
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