The enigma above the bench: Beauregard Parish’s 100-year courthouse mystery

What does justice look like? In Beauregard Parish, the answer has been hiding in plain sight for over 100 years.

Sen. Bill Cassidy backs Todd Blanche for attorney general, paving way for confirmation

On Friday, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced his support for Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely clearing ...

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Scattered storms will stick around through the weekend

Saturday will be another very warm and humid day with a heat index climbing near or just above 100°. Scattered showers and ...

DeLa Express pipeline project suspended

MossLake Partners, an independent energy infrastructure company, notified the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it is ...

Westlake gets new mayor; Calcasieu, Beauregard DAs reelected

Calcasieu Parish School Board Member Damon Hardesty will be the next mayor of Westlake, succeeding Mayor Hal McMillin, who is ...
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One person in custody following barricade incident on 7th Street

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Lake Charles Police say one person is now in custody following a barricade situation early this morning, Aug. 7. Residents saw heavy police responding to a home near the ...

The I-10 Westlake crash bar has been replaced five times. Here’s what it’s costing taxpayers.

WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - If you’ve driven through the I-10 construction zone in Westlake, you’ve probably seen it or heard ...

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Lake Charles woman says Kia dealership used her car parts to fix another customer’s vehicle

Shirley Poullard brought her SUV to Kia of Lake Charles on June 17 after a tire blowout on the interstate. She says her ...

Lake Charles Police identify man accused of breaking into City Gear through hole in wall

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Lake Charles Police have identified the individual accused of breaking through a wall to ...