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Toya Johnson Is Crowned Queen Of New Orleans In A $5,000 Blinged Out Designer Gown
A native of New Orleans, Toya Johnson had no problem 'putting on for her city' this weekend in the most fashionable way possible. Slaying in two outfits fit for a queen, she sparkled and shined with every step she made.
CJ Daniels Transferring to LSU
One of the biggest challenges heading into 2024 for LSU will be how do you replace All-American wide receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr.?. Future...
Cowboys cruise over Southeastern for first home Southland win
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The McNeese Cowboys came into Saturday riding an eight-game win streak and that continued as they took down Southeastern 74-65 in...
New Restaurant Opens In Old Burger King Location In Lake Charles
Back in 2021, we reported that the old Burger King location located at 401 East Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles was closed and abandoned. The...
BENOIT MOTORS TEACHER OF WEEK: Schroeder continuing family’s legacy of teaching
By Emily Burleigh For third-grade teacher Michelle Schroeder, 37, the opportunity to educate young people and invest in their lives is a privilege and joy. “Watching them learn, getting to know them and what they enjoy, this is my favorite part!” She was raised in a family of educators; Her dad ...
Louisiana boiled crawfish prices sit at almost $13 per pound
What a difference one year makes when it comes to crawfish prices after a statewide drought.
Beauregard Electric customers will soon see increase in cost
Customers of the Beauregard Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BECi) will see a significant increase in their power cost adjustment charge on their upcoming electric bills. In a letter to members of the Co-op, Brain Zelenak, general manager, BECi, said this increase is “not due to any actions by BECi,”...
Louisiana Mother on the Run Arrested in Toddler’s Overdose Death: ‘Justice Begins Today, Baby Boy’
He was a ‘playful grandchild who loved his Hot Wheels and anything with tires that spun,’ Keynan Buxton’s family said
Cowboys back home to face Lions
Back in October, when the Southland Conference gathered in Kinder to talk basketball, news came out that Southeastern was the pick to win the league. McNeese State head coach Will Wade responded with four words: “We’ll see about that.” We start getting a good look Saturday when the Cowboys, pi...
Lake Charles, Louisiana Native Could Win CFP National Championship
A Southwest Louisiana native could win a College Football National Championship Monday if his squad wins. How cool would that be?!. On Monday, at NRG Stadium...
Outage in Vinton and Starks leaves over 2,000 without power
VINTON, La. (KPLC) - A large power outage in the Vinton and Starks area...
Kinder native competes on Gordon Ramsay show
KINDER, La. (KPLC) - Some spend their entire lives chasing their dreams, but for one Kinder native, the chase is over. “To be able to possibly...
Recent NFL firings make the Saints look even worse
The New Orleans Saints had a disappointing campaign in 2023-2024. Even at nine wins, they were NFC South favorites and potential dark horses in the NFC. Now, they sit at home during the postseason. They're keeping Dennis Allen during this offseason. That discussion can end. Multiple ...
Massive hole swallows car on Poydras, city says warnings were in place
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans was warning cars to heed road signs and warnings on Friday after a woman's car submerged inside a hole on Poydras...
A great white shark traveled 12,000 miles and just pinged in the Gulf near Louisiana
A nearly 10-foot, 600-pound great white shark started his travels on an island in Nova Scotia in 2021 and was found at the edge of the...
Visit Lake Charles Announces Team Updates
Visit Lake Charles (VLC) announces Matt Young's role change from director of association sales to director of public relations and welcomes two new sales team members,...
Louisiana to see "worst crawfish season ever" this spring
“It’s going to be record high prices,” LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Mark Shirley said to WWL’s Tommy Tucker. “You can probably find some toward the end of March, in April, (or) in May, but it’s going to be a short supply from the farm.”
12 squirrel monkeys have been stolen from a zoo in Louisiana, officials say
CNN — Twelve squirrel monkeys have been stolen from a zoo in Louisiana after their facility was broken into over the weekend. The theft happened shortly...
The 3-Team Blockbuster Mock Trade That Sends Brandon Ingram To Knicks And Zach LaVine To Pelicans
This 3-team deal would send Brandon Ingram, Zach LaVine, and RJ Barrett to new destinations.
4-star Louisiana DB Ju'Juan Johnson locks in commitment date
2024 Lafayette Christian (La.) athlete Ju’Juan Johnson set his commitment date for Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. CT, he told On3’s Hayes Fawcett on Monday. LSU is a finalist along with Florida and Colorado. LSU didn’t host Johnson in January, but the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine gives...
Miss Russia says competitors at the Miss Universe pageant 'avoided' and 'shunned' her and alleged the competition was biased in favor of the Ukrainian and US contestants
"The girls from Ukraine and Switzerland simply ran from me like fire," Anna Linnikova told Evening Moscow.
4-star Louisiana athlete set to commit on Feb. 4
Ju'Juan Johnson is a 5-foot-11, 175-pound, four-star athlete from the class of 2024. He is from Lafayette, Louisiana, where he plays for Lafayette Christian Academy. The Knights finished the 2022 season 10-4 with a loss to St. Thomas More in the Louisiana 4A state playoffs. As far as recruiting goes...
Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase Headline Championship Sunday
LSU will be well represented once again as several former Tigers look to clinch Super Bowl berth.
Country Sensation Carly Pearce Is Coming In Concert To Lake Charles
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are quickly becoming the place to see some of the biggest music starts in the country. As we reported earlier this...
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See What Lake Charles, Louisiana Looked Like In 1981 [VIDEO]
Did you grow up in Lake Charles, LA? Did you know that the I-210 Bridge was at one time considered among the most beautiful bridges in...
Truck driver sues town after being banned from flying anti-Biden flags
A Louisiana truck driver filed a federal lawsuit against a resort town Tuesday, accusing the town of attempting to suppress his freedom of speech after they banned him from flying flags with vulgar insults targeting President Joe Biden and his supporters.
Saints free agent review: QB Andy Dalton, stay or go?
The New Orleans Saints quarterback situation devolved into quite a controversy in 2022, with Andy Dalton taking over Jameis Winston after the starter went down with injuries early in the season. And head coach Dennis Allen chose to ride out the season with Dalton under center even as his play spiral...
SW District Livestock Show And Rodeo Is Coming Back To Lake Charles
Since 1939, the Southwest District Livestock Show And Rodeo have been a staple in Southwest Louisiana. The Harper & Morgan Rodeo event is full of great...
Louisiana Living: Simply Southern Cafe & Catering
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Rhonda Williams and Christina Wills joins Ashley Doughty to discuss their cafe and the type of food they serve. For more information on Simply Southern Cafe & Catering, watch the video above.
Here’s How to Make Dauphine’s Decadent Muffaletta Sandwich at Home
In the world of Louisiana sandwiches, the muffaletta is “a bit of a sleeper,” says chef Kristen Essig. She should know. The Florida native relocated to New Orleans in 1999, cultivating her skills in the city that she had long considered her culinary home. But while the tower of Italian meat and ...
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