In the spring of 2024, McNeese State wide receiver Makhi Paris was driving alone from his home in New Orleans back to Lake Charles when his life took a sudden turn.

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The DeRidder community is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Brooklyn Kemp, remembered by her family as a “shining light” whose ...

Local vendors say higher supply prices force them to raise costs ...

The latest government data shows inflation at 2.7 percent year over year. However, local farmers say equipment, feed, and ...

The Leesville Wampus Cats are heading into the 2025 campaign without their former star running back, Xavier Ford, a major ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Looking for a loyal companion? Calcasieu Parish Animal Services is looking to find “furever” homes ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Typical summer heat and storms will be back Friday before rain chances lower a little bit for the ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two new videos are giving a glimpse into the future of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge replacement ...

This Day in History: Major disaster declaration issued in Louisiana Aug. 14, 2025 ...

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The exhibit allows residents to travel back in time to see what different areas of Southwest Louisiana looked like before devastating hurricanes like Rita and Laura.