A search of the vehicle led authorities to uncover two compressed bricks of cocaine and a large plastic bag of suspected ...

Located on the Interstate 10 freeway connecting Louisiana and Texas, Lake Charles was once a popular hangout for cowboys and ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A driver hit and killed a pedestrian and drove off Monday evening, police said. The crash happened ...

MAMOU -- At least one person is reportedly dead following a shooting Tuesday at an outdoor Mardi Gras Zydeco concert that ...

On Tuesday, there's a nearly 30% chance of heavy rain and strong winds across Southwest and Central Louisiana that could ...

"We didn't know if it was ever going to happen, but it looks like it's finally going to," said SHUCKS! co-owner Bert Istre.

A man convicted of molesting a child has been granted a new trial due to misconduct by a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, ...

The center seeks to preserve, educate, and advocate the value and significance of the vibrant Louisiana Creole people and their culture.

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As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be ...