SWLA News

July 23, 2021 Governor Edwards issued a COVID Mask Mandate for the 4th time, declaring all Louisianans where a mask indoors until further notice.

Both the CDC and Biden administration will be issuing guidance that some people should resume wearing masks in public settings.

It was recently announced that Caesars will have the naming rights of the Superdome and now we are beginning to see changes in the dome.

According to the Tax Foundation, Louisiana has the highest combined sales tax rate in the country. So expect back-to-school supplies to be at an all-time high in Louisiana.

This heat is obnoxious in Southwest Louisiana. Yesterday the heat index was over 110 degrees which is causing air conditioners here in SWLA to work overtime.

The Calcasieu Public Library has received federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help provide services to the parish during the pandemic.

Parents with students needing in-zone permits are welcome during new summer hours of operation : M-F from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, facial coverings will be required inside all Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles locations.

U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his family have contracted COVID.

Comedian Ron White will be performing in Lake Charles this September.

The public is urged to give their opinion and ideas on what areas need the most attention throughout the city and the parish in regard to hurricane recovery.

Just in case you forgot everything you learned back in the day in Louisiana Studies, we're here to help!