LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man shot his wife before turning the gun on himself in attempt to take his own life ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Police do not suspect foul play after a body was found in a field in south Lake Charles this ...

If you’re looking for a destination where kids can run wild, parents can relax and everyone eats well, let me introduce you ...

Morgan E. Daugherty, 35, the principal of Hamilton Christian School; Dominique D. Washington, 35, a coach at Hamilton ...

On Friday during the bi-districts, Westlake High School, St. Louis Catholic High School and DeQuincy High School lost their ...

The Port Wonder Children’s Museum and Nature Center paves the way for a larger lakefront development plan in southwest ...

MidOcean Energy struck a deal with Energy Transfer in April to fund 30% of the project. Energy Transfer is now in “advanced ...

Businesses across Southwest Louisiana are offering free services to veterans and active military members Tuesday in honor of ...

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s TRIAD Network will host a free “Lunch and Learn” workshop 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Nov. 18, at ...

As if hiding inside during the first pandemic of most people’s memories was bad enough, Hurricane Laura came barreling into Louisiana in August 2020, slamming into the Lake Charles area with Category ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Capital One tower in Lake Charles came tumbling down today. For 43 years, the 22-story skyscraper was standing in Lake Charles. Before its demolition, it was the tallest ...

I have had a lifelong interest in telling stories. On Feb. 17, I brought that interest to The Advocate to start as the Lake Charles reporter. While I am new to the area, I have spent nearly three ...