Southwest Louisiana

Allow me to tell you a quick story about how awesome Toby Keith was and what he did for two Southwest Louisiana Marines one night in Vinton, Louisiana.

Easter 2025 in Southwest Louisiana: Local Events You Don’t Want to Miss!

Ball's Fried Chick-N had THE BEST chicken in SWLA and it appears they're about to reopen. Here's what we know...

We have compiled a list of the wealthiest zip codes around the Lake Charles area. Check it out here!

Louisiana State Police are stepping up security for Mardi Gras 2025! Find out about the new safety measures and road closures. #MardiGrasSafety

Don't miss the epic radio debut of Diva D and the return of the Zydeco Jamboree this Saturday! what you need to know.

Spring may still be weeks away, but it’s never too early to start preparing your garden in Southwest Louisiana! While the ground might not be ready and a few cold snaps are still in the forecast, now is the perfect time to get ahead. Start propagating seeds indoors for cool-season vegetables like lettuce, kale, and broccoli, and begin mapping out your garden layout. With guidance from the LSU AgCenter’s Vegetable Planting Guide, you can plan for a successful growing season and be ready to plant as soon as the weather warms up. Stay tuned as we walk through each step of the process in the coming weeks!

Summer heat and spring storms are on the way—Louisiana, it's time to get your home ready with this quick checklist!

Attention Louisiana Students and Parents: School Closures Announced Due to Extreme Weather

As South Louisiana braces for rare freezing temperatures and snow, learn how to protect yourself from cold-weather risks like hypothermia, frostbite, and other physical impacts. Stay informed and safe with these expert tips.

Shop Fresh and Affordable: Don’t Miss the Mobile Market in Lake Charles!

What is the purpose it's purpose, why is a baby inside, and what did they put inside the cake before the baby?

Running Low on Essentials? Louisiana Grocery Stores Open on Christmas Eve.

Good news dog owners. St. Huckleberry is gearing for their 4th annual dog food giveaway! Here is what you need to know.

SWLA's young entrepreneurs will showcase and sell their amazing creations at this a free one-day marketplace. Here's what you should know.

Want a guaranteed speeding ticket? Then speed through these towns you said are infamous for speed traps.

If you drove into downtown Lake Charles you used to see the Capital One tower which was all boarded up since 2020 when Hurricane Laura devastated Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana. The tower had been sitting empty since the hurricane and finally, the tower was demolished.

Fall is here and there are several Harvest Fest and Halloween events to enjoy. Take a look at of the activities this year.

Halloween isn't until next Thursday but there are plenty of Halloween events going on this weekend in the area.

Here is when it is going on.