National Weather Service hosts tsunami drill in Southwest Louisiana
The National Weather Service (NWS) is making sure coastal officials are prepared in the event a tsunami hits us.
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New back surgery option in the Lake Area gives patients hope
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Many will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Eventually, some people will require ...
Officials investigating deputy’s use of force against high school students
Calcasieu Parish school and law enforcement authorities are investigating accusations that a deputy used excessive force ...
Every vote counts: One vote unseats mayor of La. village
Calcasieu Parish school and law enforcement authorities are investigating accusations that a deputy used excessive force ...
Winner of 2025 Louisiana Duck Stamp competition named
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - An entry submitted by a retired employee of Walt Disney World was named the winner of the 2025 ...
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One vote unseats mayor of La. village
TANGIPAHOA, La. (KPLC) - If you think your vote doesn’t count, this story may change your mind. Only one vote decided the ...
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New Calcasieu Forensic Center combines coroner’s office and crime lab
Calcasieu Parish school and law enforcement authorities are investigating accusations that a deputy used excessive force ...
Louisiana lawmaker asks AG to investigate ethics board over alleged open meetings violation
He alleges the ethics board is using an illegitimate and secretive process to hire a new state ethics administrator, the ...
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Elton mayor-elect addresses town’s financial issues
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - Several communities in Southwest Louisiana elected new mayors Tuesday, one of which was the embattled town of Elton. Mike Pierrotti was elected mayor of Elton after serving as the ...
TDL Week Ten Game of the Week Preview - DeQuincy Tigers
The Dequincy Tigers have a chance to accomplish the goal they set at the start of the season by winning a district title, but their greatest rival, the Vinton Lions, stands in their way.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Showers a bit more likely Friday, more so on Saturday
Sunday will bring less rain as the front sweeps off to our east and pushes the rain away. For now the forecast will include a 20% chance of rain just in case a lingering shower is still around.
Delayed audit finds ‘material weaknesses’ in Elton’s finances and procedures
Calcasieu Parish school and law enforcement authorities are investigating accusations that a deputy used excessive force against high school students this week.