Community, art, and health took center stage at vibrant four-day Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Lake Charles, featuring engaging events, diverse performances, and free healthcare services The 2023 Juneteenth Freedom Festival held four days of fun-filled events in Lake Charles on June 16-19, including a movie under the stars, free healthcare screens, and participation from small …
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The Lake Charles Black Heritage Gallery is honored to display the artwork of Mr. James Hunter. Mr. Hunter started his art career watching his grandmother, who painted portraits that displayed the life she knew and lived. The expressive colors will transform the viewer into her world of work, worship, and celebration of life with her …
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Lake Charles Partners in Parks held its second annual STEM Fun Day at the Park. The free family event was held at Drew Park at 416 Michael DeBakey Dr. from 8:30 am – 10:30 a.m. In a prior discussion, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter said, “We are thrilled to collaborate …
CECOS International and Geosyntec Consultants proposed changes to the groundwater monitoring program and faced lingering concerns about the site Last week, CECOS International and Geosyntec Consultants held a public meeting at Westlake City Hall to present a revised groundwater sampling and analysis plan for Willow Springs, a hazardous waste site north of Westlake. Warren Brady, …
A lack of funding has delayed reopening of the library, which was damaged heavily by Hurricane Laura in 2020.
This glossary is a living document of agencies and programs you may want to better understand if you’re living in southwest Louisiana.
Hurricanes damaged many of the area’s warning systems.
Some residents say the process to get federal funding from a new Louisiana program is confusing, cumbersome, and time-consuming. Here’s what it looks like for one homeowner in Lake Charles, and what you can learn from her experience.
Roughly half the housing stock in the parish was damaged by the hurricanes. Now, officials are condemning and demolishing dozens of homes each month.
Hurricane recovery still looks like a patchwork of blue tarped roofs, ongoing insurance fights, and long waits for federal and state government relief. We examined FEMA records to find out where funding is going.
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