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Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Lake Charles

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Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Lake Charles

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Garland's "Red, White and You" Celebration in Downtown | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

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Garland's "Red, White and You" Celebration in Downtown | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

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Garland's "Red, White and You" celebration is back downtown for the first time in 15 years, offering free activities and a 9:30 PM fireworks show.See the Story

Lake Charles man thought to have been killed in crash was shot; suspects identified

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Lake Charles man thought to have been killed in crash was shot; suspects identified

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) -- A Lake Charles man thought to have been killed in a hit-and-run Sunday was found to have been shot to death, authorities said. The body of Kalin J. Stevens, 23, of Lake Charles, was found Sunday night in the 6700 block of U.S. 90 in Lake Charles after a 911 hang up call, according to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory. “We initially believed the incident to be a traffic fatality, but after further investigation …See the Story

Here's what we know about the new Lake Charles I-10 bridge project

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TheCalcasieu River Bridge Project is a 5.5-mile corridor stretching from Ryan Street to the I-210 and I-10 interchange in Westlake scheduled to begin construction in early 2026 and be completed by fall 2031.Lake Charles · Lake Charles See the Story

Red, White & Blue Fest to Feature Pair of Clinton Blues Natives

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Live music, food and fun to precede holiday fireworks.See the Story

Sowela expands criminal justice program online - American Press

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Officers shoot, kill man who aimed gun at drivers, opened fire on police, chief says

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Officers shot and killed a man who opened fire on them multiple times in a Lake Charles neighborhood this morning, police said.Police Shooting · Lake Charles Read Article

Frances Marion Waters Bolen - American Press

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Frances Marion Waters Bolen, 89, of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 in her residence. She was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend. Frances always joked about her first real job, she told everyone she was a call girl. She actually worked the switch board for the telephone company before marrying her love, Garnet “Bo” Bolen. Frances loved children. After hers were all grow…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

The Rev. Craig Douglas Sams Sr. - American Press

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The Rev. Craig D. Sams Sr., Pastor of Little Sunlight Baptist Church of Silverwood, La., entered eternal rest at the age of 65. Craig was born in Lake Charles, La. on May 7, 1960, to the late Estella Myrtle Lute. Craig was the eldest of two children. He graduated from Welsh High School in 1978. Diligently playing football and basketball for his beloved Alma Mater. He served as the Asst. Basketball Coach for Welsh’s Elementary and High School…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

PHOTO GALLERY: Local World War II veteran laid to rest - American Press

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U.S. Marine Harry LeBert, who was killed in World War II during the Battle of Saipan, was buried Wednesday in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Jennings. (Photos By Rodrick Anderson) Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletterWorld War II · Lake Charles Read Article

7/2: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list - American Press

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Moree Kristene Carsten, 22, 2324 Fasske St., Sulphur — domestic abuse battery; probation violation. Tyler Jay Blanchard, 32, 613 E. 2nd St., Iowa, La. — prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; drug possession; resisting an officer by flight; illegal carrying of weapons during commission of a crime or in presence of CDS; possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a pers…Lake Charles · Lake Charles Read Article

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