Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in the state, home of McNeese University, and is an industrial leader in Southwest Louisiana.

New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles Theaters
There are a ton of new movies in theaters this weekend and we have all the trailers in one nice neat package for you.

LHSAA Releases Redistricting Plan For For 2024-2026 Cycle
Here is how the districts will look during the 2024-2026 sports seasons for our Southwest Louisiana teams...

Things To Do In Lake Charles & SWLA This Weekend Dec. 1-3
We have taken the guesswork out of it for you and have made a list of things going on in the area.

Louisiana Native Plays Christmas Game On The TODAY Show
How cool is this! A Louisiana girl was on the TODAY Show with Hoda and Jenna to play a game. Check it out here:

9th Annual Seven Slots Society Toy Drive With Santa This Weekend
Come donate a toy, meet Santa, and help us help Your Buddy Russ Conrad's dream of helping children live on.

PokeCast Returns Tonight With Coach Gary Goff And More
PokeCast returns after the Thanksgiving break tonight hosted by McNeese sports insider Jim Gazzolo, right here on The Lake.

Free Christmas Trees For Veterans In Lake Charles Dec. 3
A SWLA Mardi Gras krewe and a local business are giving away Christmas Trees to our Veterans to make their holidays brighter. Here's what you need to know.

Locally Owned Restaurant In Sulphur Announces They Will Close
Several restaurants have closed in the past couple months here in SWLA and we are sad to have to report that another one in will be closing as well.

McNeese Releases 2024 Baseball & Softball Schedules
We are less than 80 days away from Opening Day for both Baseball & Softball! Here is what the 2024 McNeese Schedules will look like...

Travis Tritt's Tour Makes A Stop In Lake Charles In December
He is going to be in Southwest Louisiana before you know it. Here's all the details on the concert.

New Movies On Thanksgiving Day In SWLA Theaters
If you're looking for something to do with your family and friends this Thanksgiving after you've eaten and watched some football, we got some new movies you should check out at Lake Charles theaters.

Several Pokes Selected To Southland All-Conference Team
Several McNeese Cowboy football players were honored with Southland All-Conference honors and we have all the details.