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Forecast

KPLC First Alert Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Very warm for Saturday as a few showers return later Sunday

Updated: 22 minutes ago
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By Max Lagano
Temps warm to the mid and upper 80's for some to start the weekend.

News

Radio personality ‘Buddy Russ’ dies

Radio personality ‘Buddy Russ’ dies

Updated: 52 minutes ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
Radio personality Russ Conrad - whom most knew as “Your Buddy Russ” - has died.

News

4 rescued from sinking tugboat in Sabine Pass after crew frees men trapped below deck

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
Crewmembers of the 71-foot Sea Cypress called for help around 5:30 a.m., reporting that the tugboat was capsizing while moored near the mouth of the Sabine Pass channel.

Crime

Maria A. Reeves, 24, of Ragley

Daycare worker arrested again, faces 3 more child cruelty charges

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
A former childcare worker has been arrested for the second time this month, accused of abusing several children at two daycares in Westlake.

News

SWLA residents urged to take survey on recreational facilities

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jillian Corder
During the month of April, residents can weigh in to help identify recreational projects and events they’d like to see in Calcasieu Parish.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warm and windy Friday; some rain on the way by Sunday

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Ben Terry
Warm and windy Friday. Even hotter on Saturday before rain and storms move in by Sunday.

News

Movies Under the Stars returns with “The Dog who Saved Easter”

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
Movies under the stars will continue through April 28.

News

Live at the Lakefront continues tonight

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
Live at the Lakefront begins at 6 p.m. and runs through 10 p.m.

News

Beauregard School Board clarifies survey on 4-day school calendar

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
5-day school calendars for the Beauregard school system have already been set for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

Crime

Kay and Larry Woodcock issue statement on upcoming Lori Vallow trial

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
Jury selection for Vallow Daybell’s trial will begin on April 3.
Calcasieu Radar
Calcasieu Radar

News

Health Headlines: Pets may help children fight food allergies

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Rhonda Kitchens
A new study says exposure to dogs and cats might be beneficial in fighting the development of certain food allergies.

News

GOTTA EAT: Fine dining at Restaurant Calla

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Angelica Butine and Joel Bruce
Hop into the elevator and take a trip up to Restaurant Calla with this week's Gotta Eat.

News

SWLA Arrest Report - March 30, 2023

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for March 30, 2023.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Even warmer for Friday, a few showers possible as well

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Max Lagano
An incoming cool front brings a few showers Friday but not much cooler weather.

News

New Beauregard Animal Control facility opening soon

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jade Moreau
The brand-new Beauregard Animal Control Facility is in the final stretch of construction.

News

KPLC’s Crawfish Price Check

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
Crawfish prices from around the area.

News

‘Weather-resistant home’ said to be first in Lake Charles

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Amma Siriboe
One of the homes under construction is said to be the first of its kind in lake Charles - a “weather-resistant home.”

News

Benoit Motors opens learning center

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By AnaClare Barras
The Benoit Learning Center celebrated its opening today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

News

$32 million grant program announced for rental restoration, development

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Theresa Schmidt
The federal government has made $32 million available for hurricane and flood-stricken areas across the state to restore, rehab and in some cases rebuild small rental properties.

State

Candidates for state AG speak at forum

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Chris Rosato
Four candidates are now in the race for state Attorney General, three Republicans and John Belton as an Independent.

News

La. Public Service Commission proposes plan to prevent train derailments

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Devon Distefano
Like in many states, some Louisiana trains carry hazardous materials from parish to parish, and when something goes wrong it can be devastating.

News

Ceremony set for Fort Polk name change

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By KALB Digital Team and Shelby Waryas
Fort Polk will become Fort Johnson during a redesignation ceremony.

News

DeRidder Fire Department installing free smoke alarms on Saturday

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By AnaClare Barras
DeRidder Fire Dept. will be going door-to-door on Saturday to install free smoke alarms.

Crime

Suspect in custody after long standoff along Gardere Lane

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By WAFB staff
A large number of law enforcement officers have converged on an area off of Gardere Lane.

News

Blog: What letter has the most retired hurricane names?

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Amber Wheeler
A certain letter of the alphabet has more retired names than any other letter

Health

La.’s largest medical distribution facility now open for business

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By Rob Masson
Medline cut the ribbon on a $72 million distribution facility.

Crime

CPSO: 2 arrested, 1 wanted for depositing checks stolen from USPS drop boxes

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:15 PM CDT
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By KPLC Digital Team
Two suspects were arrested and one is sought for alleged involvement in altering and depositing checks stolen from USPS drop boxes.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temperatures warming ahead of cold front Saturday.

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By Joseph Enk
Temperatures and humidity rise today with a southerly wind shift. Windy conditions tomorrow ahead of a weak front passing Saturday.

News

$353M distributed to Gulf states for coastal restoration and conservation

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 12:05 PM CDT
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By Patrick Deaville
The GOMESA Act annually distributes oil and gas leasing revenues to gulf states.

News

McNeese Spotlight: Registration for summer and fall begin April 3

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:53 AM CDT
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By Patrick Deaville
Class schedules are already available.

State

Louisiana couple sues Wendy’s, alleging double cheeseburger put wife in ICU for a month

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:13 AM CDT
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By Ken Daley
Suit filed in New Orleans' federal court seeks damages in excess of $150,000

Hometown Heroes

Hometown Heroes - Jody Farnum

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT
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By John Bridges
Sulphur resident has been leading the volunteers at Care Help since 2013.

News

Health Headlines: Managing adult ADHD

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:36 AM CDT
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By Rhonda Kitchens
Right now, about 1 in 25 adults has the condition.

Crime

SWLA Arrest Report - March 29, 2023

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:29 AM CDT
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By Patrick Deaville
Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for March 29, 2023.

Forecast

First Alert Forecast: Warming trend begins Thursday

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:21 AM CDT
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By Wade Hampton
A warmup begins late Thursday into Friday as high pressure moves to our east and southerly winds return. This is ahead of the next approaching cold front that should move through early Saturday

News

Cameron officials working to resume medical services in parish

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Jade Moreau
Parish officials address concerns about the vacant South Cameron Memorial Hospital, assuring work is being done behind the scenes.

News

Gov. Hobbs’ press secretary resigns after controversial tweet following Nashville mass shooting

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:08 PM CDT
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By Peter Valencia and Dennis Welch
The former press secretary for Gov. Hobbs posted the tweet, which featured a screencap of the 1980s film “Gloria” with the caption reading; “Us when we see transphobes.”

News

Vietnam war Veteran waits 53 years for disability pay

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Devon Distefano
More than 50 years passed until Vietnam Veteran Carroll Landry was awarded the disability benefits he was owed.

News

Westlake man with Parkinson’s making a difference

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Andrea Robinson
One Westlake man is trying to make a difference after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

News

AT&T service restored in Jeff Davis Parish

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By KPLC Digital Team
Residents can now reach emergency services as normal.

News

I-10W re-opened near Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By Patrick Deaville
Motorists are being diverted to LA-395 south at Exit 59.

National

TODAY: WLBT and Gray Television host Day of Giving for Mississippi tornado relief

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
To help launch the Gray Day of Giving, WLBT and Gray Television are making a $25,000 donation to jumpstart the donation efforts.

State

Louisiana National Guard holds annual marksmanship competition

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Spc. Duncan Foote
The Louisiana National Guard’s top marksmen from around the state gathered at Camp Beauregard in Pineville for its annual The Adjutant General’s Match, March 23-24.

State

New proposal looks to legislate how teachers address students

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Chris Rosato
While at school, students may want to be called by pronouns different than the ones they were assigned at birth.

News

Three-vehicle crash blocks Nelson Road near Chick-Fil-A

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Jakob Evans
Both northbound lanes are blocked on Nelson Road near the Chick Fil-A restaurant due to a three-vehicle crash.

State

Proposed Louisiana bill would make criminal and juvenile case info more accessible in three parishes

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By Andrés Fuentes
A proposed measure calls for the creation of pilot programs in Orleans, East Baton Rouge, and Caddo Parishes - some of the most violent parishes in the state.

News

Lori Vallow Daybell appears in court for the first time in Ada County

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT
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By Heatherann Wagner
On Wednesday, Lori Vallow Daybell was back in court for a hearing about victims in the case.

Crime

Authorities asking for help identifying suspects in Vernon ATV and firearm theft

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT
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By Patrick Deaville
Deputies say the incident took place during the day on March 28, 2023.

News

Upcoming Easter events

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:27 PM CDT
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By AnaClare Barras
Southwest Louisiana has numerous events scheduled to celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday, which will be on April 9 this year.

State

No spills after chemical-carrying train cars derail in Port Allen area, DEQ reports

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 12:21 PM CDT
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By WAFB staff
Several rail cars containing butadiene and liquid petroleum gas derailed in the Port Allen area Wednesday morning, March 29, according to Louisiana State Police.
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