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Temperatures are expected to drop to the 50s this Saturday night. For the homeless .... cooler temperatures mean the struggle gets harder. You can help.

The League of Women Voters of Lake Charles will host a candidates forum for District Judge tonight for candidates for the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, and 14th Judicial District Judge Divisions A & G.

It's hard to keep up with all the work being done on area roads, but here are a few of the major closures.

Check out the list of events coming at the library. Everything from the very popular 'Friends of the Library' book sale to classes where we can learn more about the internet.

School will be back in session in Lake Charles on Wednesday, August 13th, and we ask that you observe and respect all school zones.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office had a busy week rounding up sex offenders who failed to register their proper current addresses. Be aware that these men may be living in your area.

What do you think about Calcasieu Parish Schools supposed suspension limits? Should a Gross Tete truck stop owner be able to keep a tiger in a cage? Here is what you said in this week's 92.9 The Lake listener polls.

A former Calcasieu Parish first assistant district attorney got a suspended sentence and probation for pleading guilty Monday to obscenity charges and for giving alcohol to a minor.

Every year it seems that voter apathy has taken over our society. It’s such a basic freedom that we all kind of tend to take it for granted. I’m going to wave the flag here a bit. Every day in the news, we hear about places where people not only can’t vote, but the slightest bit of criticism can land you in prison or worse. The old adage of, “If you don’t voter, don’t complain” is so true. Along t

The story broke today from CBS Houston. The flesh-eating bacteria that infected a fisherman through an open wound (and three others)  is known as Vibrio vulnificus, according to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. All were infected off the Louisiana Coast.

Early voting in Calcasieu Parish is now officially over, which means if you missed it, you'd better make sure to hit the polls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6.  But if early voting is any indication of what Election Day will look like, the turnout at the polls may be pretty strong.

Seven years ago, this morning was a very different morning.  Some of us were here, many were not.  Some had homes, many did not.  Some landmarks stood proud and almost defiant, many were standing only in our memories.  Seven years later SWLA thrives stronger than ever before as a reminder to the rest of the country of the spirit and drive and determination of those of us who call this piece of the