If elected mayor, James “Jim” Shapkoff seeks to strengthen relationships with the military community, expand Leesville's industrial park and more.

A lightning strike ignited a fire Monday (March 9) at a Ponchatoula arts center, an official said. “Lightning has struck our historic gallery,” an official with the Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center ...

A few areas of patchy fog have developed this morning across the region, but the good news is that it’s not nearly as widespread as Monday morning.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for March 9, 2026. Ben Mitchell Kovatch, 34, Orange, TX: Possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of a felony; ...

JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - The SOWELA-Morgan Smith Campus in Jennings has received more than $316,000 in grant funding dedicated ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Food lovers in Southwest Louisiana will have several days of tastings, music, and chef competitions when the Louisiana Food and Wine Festival returns this week. With events ...

The official start of spring isn’t until later this month, but with warmer temperatures and longer hours of daylight, you may notice your life is already getting a little better. Counselor Joel ...

Actress Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in “Ghostbusters” and the sitcom “Charles in Charge,” has died at 65, according ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - SOWELA Technical Community College is currently enrolling for its practical nursing program in each of its locations. We spoke with Kristine Stout this morning to get the ...

Iran has fired more drones and missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the Middle East.

Authorities found no evidence of a credible threat, and the base has returned to normal operations, Fort Polk officials said.

Fishermen and oystermen addressed their concerns before the police jury about the quality of their oysters since the Venture Global dredge spill in August at the bottom of Big Lake.