Marcus “Biscuit” Ryan Melancon passed away on June 20, 2026 at the young age of 44, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and countless people whose lives were brighter because of him. He ...

For America’s 250th anniversary LifeShare is inviting communities to unite around one simple truth: when we come together, we save lives. The annual “United We Give: campaign is a three-day community ...

After letting a chance to win the Westlake City Championship last fall, Skylar Petroski vowed he would not let it happen again. On Sunday, he kept that promise and won the 47th annual Lake Charles ...

An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that killed at least 13 people ...

A Texas man was killed Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing U.S. 90 near Roanoke, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to ...

The city of Lake Charles is hosting an American Flag History Display through Saturday, July 4, near the Arcade Amphitheatre along Gill Street at the Lakefront. The free exhibit will feature all 26 ...

When he was 7 years old, Timur Khusnullin and his mother, Elena, moved halfway across the globe from Russia to Southwest Louisiana. Many adults would struggle under the weight of such a cultural ...

LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday. The person spoke to ...

Lake Charles was one of four destinations touted on Monday morning’s “Today” show as an “underrated destination” that “won’t break the bank” for summer travelers. In his segment “Outside-the-Box ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hollis Culver O’Neal, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on June 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on Aug. 28 ...

A 49-year-old Lake Charles man has been charged with crimes against nature after Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives received a report in reference to sexual abuse of a ...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs. The justices condemned what ...