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.
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.
CPSO Provides a Reality Check for Teens
The program offers lessons to teens like changing tires on vehicles, checking oil, and even how to handle themselves during traffic stops.
Calcasieu Parish School Board Holding Job Fair This Month
Some of the jobs up for grabs include bus drivers, custodians, maintenance technicians, paraprofessionals, and a lot more.
Calcasieu Parish School Board Votes on Mask Mandate
The board voted to go ahead and end the mask mandate for all Calcasieu Parish schools at the end of the current 2020-2021 semester.