Located along the western edge of Calcasieu Parish, Vinton is home to Delta Downs and is often the first glimpse many visitors from Texas get of Louisiana.
Delta Downs 2021-22 Thoroughbred Season Starts Oct. 13 In Vinton
The season lasts for 84 days and is full of the heart-pounding live racing action right here in our own backyard.
McNeese Football Game This Saturday Will Be Televised Locally
If you can't make it out to the game, you can watch It on television locally, and here is the channel to catch it.
I-10 Bridge Is Shutdown In Both Directions In Lake Charles And Here’s Why
The Lake Charles Police Department told us that both I-10 East and Westbound are closed until further notice and here is why.
Closures In Southwest Louisiana & Lake Charles Due To Nicholas
As of today, Tuesday, September 14th, here are the closures.
Ronnie Milsap To Headline The Marshland Festival In Lake Charles
Country music legend Ronnie Milsap is coming to Lake Charles and will headline the 2021 Marshland Festival Saturday night July 31st.
Calcasieu Sheriff's Office Conducting DWI Checkpoint This Friday
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has announced they will be conducting a DWI Checkpoint somewhere in the parish this Friday evening, July 2.
Ben Terry Does Our Weather From Houston While Battling Cancer
In this video, ABC 13 in Houston did a great story about Ben Terry forecasting the weather for SWLA in his hotel room while undergoing treatment for cancer.
Why Are Chicken Restaurant Lines so Long in SWLA?
What's up with the chicken panic? Is there a chicken shortage?
Calcasieu Parish Students Eligible To Eat Free Next School Year
All Calcasieu Parish Students are eligible to eat free for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
How Much Wind Could a Camper Stand if a Camper Could Stand Wind?
There are a ton of factors to take into consideration when it comes to the durability of your camper in high winds.
Tropical Depression Could Form in Gulf of Mexico Later This Week
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is just 14 days old, and things are already heating up.
IRS Giving Tax Relief for Storm & Flood Victims in Calcasieu
The IRS have announced they are giving residents of Calcasieu and four other parishes tax relief.