LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Hurricane Rafael moved across Cuba overnight Wednesday and is now over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.

Sunday will bring less rain as the front sweeps off to our east and pushes the rain away. For now the forecast will include a 20% chance of rain just in case a lingering shower is still around.

The Vinton Lions are heading into the final week of the regular season with the opportunity to win a district championship, something that they haven’t done in quite some time.

Since being damaged in the 2020 storms, the Courtyard by Marriott and Townplace Suites have sat vacant for four years.

Construction on new Mid-City neighborhood underway at former public housing site ...

Following their 41-0 win over the East Beauregard Trojans, the Vinton Lions won the Touchdown Live Team of the Week poll for week nine. Lions Head Coach Tyler Lavergne joined 7 Sports Director Matthew ...

Jace Peterson is a popular name in Southwest Louisiana, having played baseball at Hamilton Christian, McNeese, and professionally in Major League Baseball. This week, Peterson returned to Lake Charles ...

Watching Your Wallet - Think before you swipe: retail credit cards can cost big bucks down the line ...

DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) -The City of DeRidder is planting new trees at West Park for the second year in a row, replacing the ones that were damaged by Hurricane Laura. The new trees in the park are just ...

Money from the Education Excellence Fund, or EEF grant, will pay for some new percussion and low brass instruments. “For ...

Rain is much less likely Thursday though a stray shower or two can’t be fully ruled out. We’ll remain warm and humid as highs ...

George Ashy II and Adam Gordon will head to a runoff to decide who will be Oakdale’s council member at large Dina Eaves and ...