A warm and muggy start across Southwest Louisiana this morning with scattered showers and storms just to our west across East Texas. The showers and storms are slowly drifting to the south and east and will be around throughout our morning commute and will cause some wet roadways. Patchy fog is also an issue for some this morning thanks to the rain from last evening and that is lowering our visibility.
The voluntary buyout program that was announced last month for Terrace residents is gaining new steam and will be the topic of discussion at two open house sessions Tuesday.
A weak cold front is located northwest of our area now, but it will move into our area Tuesday. This front will keep our rain chances elevated well above normal through Tuesday.
Monday, the Vernon Parish Police Jury recognized the 150th anniversary of the founding of the parish, which was established March 30, 1871 and was created from parts of Rapides, Sabine, and Natchitoches parishes.
The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office announced Monday, June 21, that Judge Kendrick Guidry found El Jerico Bartie, 33, of Lake Charles, to be a fourth or subsequent habitual offender.
Our morning so far has been off to a mostly dry start with most of the rain remaining to our south over the Gulf, but that looks to change as we head throughout mid-late morning as showers and storms return. There will be some sunshine in the mix throughout the afternoon that will help to warm us into the upper 80s, but make sure to grab the rain gear before you head out the door.
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office reported the Louisiana Workforce Commission paid out more than $1 million in state and federal unemployment insurance payments to 347 dead people.
The chance of seeing scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will be around 40% as you head out the door tomorrow morning and will continue to increase through the day, so make sure to have the rain gear handy tomorrow.
Storm shelters are where some families will lay their heads Saturday night after Tropical Storm Claudette came through overnight Friday into early Saturday morning, leaving a lot of water behind across South Mississippi.
By the time you wake up Sunday morning, clouds will begin to be on the increase as a surge of tropical moisture pulls northward over the area. This will lead to better rain chances as scattered showers and thunderstorms begin to develop later in the morning and afternoon across the entire area.
It was a day of rejoicing in the heart of downtown Lake Charles to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. It’s the first-of-its-kind celebration in the city with over 100 participants joining the Juneteenth parade.
The body of a Zwolle fisherman was found in Toledo Bend Reservoir Friday after he reported having problems with his boat, says the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
FEMA has announced that disaster assistance services will be available for survivors of the May severe storms, tornadoes and flooding at an in-person Recovery Service Center (RSC) in Lake Charles.
By Adrian Dubose | LSU Manship School News Service
The LSU Board of Supervisors voted 9-2 Friday to urge the Louisiana Department of Health to add COVID-19 shots to a list of mandated vaccinations for college students once federal regulators give full approval to the vaccines.
The City of Lake Charles says the community meeting planned for property owners and residents along West Prien Lake Road has been canceled until further notice.
Waterworks District 3 of Beauregard Parish has lifted the boil advisory has been lifted for those residents located on Magnolia Loop and Green Road, in the DeRidder area.
Officials with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park have closed Backcountry Campsite 29 in the Cosby section of the park after a 16-year-old was attacked by a bear Friday.
The park will open temporarily on Mondays at 1 p.m. while they finish hurricane repairs and will close at 7 p.m.Tuesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Advocates for the homeless community are at a loss of words after the city denied construction for the Saint Joseph Refuge Shelter for Men. As the homeless community continues to grow, these advocates are asking city officials why they dropped the ball.
Thursday night, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury voted to begin the process to accept bids for cleanup measures, and the talks have been in the works since last fall.
As forecasters continue monitoring a broad low-pressure system in the Gulf, the city's administrator says they’re working to expedite drainage needs in flood-prone areas.
Carnival Corp. said Thursday that a data breach in March might have exposed personal information about customers and employees on Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises.
