Named for the sulfur mines originally in the area, Sulphur, Louisiana now houses many of the nation's largest and most important petrochemical plants.
Sulphur’s SPAR Waterpark Opening This Weekend for Residents
Summer fun returns as SPAR Waterpark opens in Sulphur with slides, pools, and a lazy river for families in Southwest Louisiana.
SPAR Waterpark in Sulphur Releases 2026 Summer Schedule
Families can plan summer fun as SPAR Waterpark in Sulphur unveils its full 2026 season schedule and operating hours.
SWLA Hot Sauce Festival Brings Heat to Sulphur Louisiana
Spice lovers, this one’s for you. The first-ever SWLA Hot Sauce Fest is coming to Sulphur with contests, food, and fiery fun for the whole family.
Mark Your Calendar: Drive Thru Rabies Clinics Coming to Calcasieu
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services announces two drive-thru rabies clinics in Sulphur and Lake Charles. Protect your pets, get the dates now.
2026 Cajun Rodeo Association Rodeo Coming to Sulphur, LA
The first rodeo event of the year is set. Here's the details.
John Foster & Wayne Toups Headline '25 Christmas Under the Oaks
Join the 23rd annual Christmas Under the Oaks in Sulphur Dec 4–6, 2025: live music, shopping at Holiday House, carnival rides, carriage rides and even 100 % artificial snowfall in Southwest Louisiana.
Texas Man Dies After Crashing Into A Louisiana Refinery
In the early hours this morning, a crash at the Citgo Refinery rattled Sulphur. The outcome, unfortunately, was tragic but there’s more to this story.
Amber Vincent Benefit Happening This Coming Saturday in Sulphur
This Saturday, the Sulphur community is coming together to support Amber Vincent’s fight against colon cancer with live music, food, auctions, and more — all to help cover medical expenses.
2025 SWLA Halloween And Fall Events
From haunted trails to pet costume parades, Lake Charles is buzzing with Halloween excitement! There's a little something for everyone this spooky season.
Gov. Landry Attends $17 Billion Carlyss LNG Groundbreaking
A new chapter begins in Carlyss as the groundbreaking for a major LNG project unfolds—something that could change the local landscape for years to come.
SWLA Women’s Self-Defense Seminar This Thursday
Free women’s self-defense seminar in Sulphur teaches practical Jiu-Jitsu skills, boosting confidence, safety, and empowerment this Thursday.
When School Starts in SWLA: 2025 Parish-by-Parish Dates
Back to school in SWLA! Find out when classes start in each parish, plus get links to calendars and lunch menus.