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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Turning less humid, more comfortable for a couple days
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North Lake Charles will soon have access to new health services facility
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Brendan Brown
Southwest Louisiana Health Services will soon have a new permanent facility to serve its patients.
Man shoots victim during argument at Moss Bluff home, deputies say
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
A Lake Charles man is behind bars after shooting a person multiple times during a “heated argument,” deputies said.
Vinton-area railroad fires spark burn ban reminder in SWLA
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Anissa Carby
A burn ban is in effect throughout much of Southwest Louisiana, and fire officials say one small spark can be enough to start a dangerous fire.
Parents arrested after 10-month-old with severe injuries, brain damage dies
Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
The parents of an infant who died after being hospitalized with severe injuries have been arrested, KATC reports.
Calcasieu shelter dogs hoping to be your forever friend for Fall
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
Several sweet pets at Calcasieu Parish Animal Services are waiting for their forever homes this fall.
7 News Daily Digest: Streaming weekdays at 4:30 p.m.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By KPLC Digital Team
KPLC’s Daily Digest is for those who like their news quick and concise, with a sprinkle of fun.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Turning less humid, more comfortable for a couple days
A couple cooler mornings and nice afternoons are ahead before the next rainmaker arrives by the weekend.
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By The Associated Press
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Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
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SOWELA set to begin registration for 2026 Spring semester
Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Patrick Deaville
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Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press
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Government shutdown affects health data, jobs numbers and more
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM CDT
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By Sabrina Wilson
Lack of updated data unnerves experts watching for trends
Fishermen, community leaders escorted out of international LNG summit in Lake Charles
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Anissa Carby
A group calling for more accountability from Louisiana’s LNG industry says they finally got the attention of the state’s energy secretary, but not in the way they expected.
International LNG energy summit returns to Southwest Louisiana
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Brendan Brown
Over 100 LNG companies from across the globe set up shop in L’Auburge today to talking about the evolving energy industry.
NBA YoungBoy concerts end Monday with NOPD debunking false report of gunfire
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Gabby Killett
More than 400 extra NOPD officers hit the streets Sunday and Monday night
Brennan’s sous chef killed in carjacking laid to rest with funeral, second line
Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Chris Welty
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Man arrested for firing gun during Southern University homecoming game
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Deon Guillory
A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at someone on Southern University’s campus, authorities said.
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Updated: 22 hours ago
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Demolition begins on East Wing of the White House to build Trump’s ballroom
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
Trump said last week that the ballroom will fit 999 people.
Jennings man sentenced to 27 years for possession of large amounts of meth, fentanyl, other drugs
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Matt Phillips
A Jennings man will spend several years in prison for multiple felony drug charges.
Beauregard Courthouse bomb threat suspect now facing hundreds of animal sex abuse charges
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Matt Phillips
Authorities said they searched the man's electronic devices and found hundreds of images of animal sexual abuse.
‘It’s a coward ass move’: SFD chief condemns person who started fire that killed 2 young sisters
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM CDT
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By Rachael Thomas and Payton Manuel
Multiple agencies and organizations are asking the public for information regarding a devastating house fire.
What to know about the Amazon Web Services outage
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
This outage impacted major services like Snapchat, Roblox, and Fortnite.
Calcasieu Central Library closed due to water leak
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM CDT
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By Patrick Deaville
Staff are hoping to reopen the library tomorrow.
White House, Trump honor two Louisiana national championship baseball teams
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The Tigers are in Washington, D.C.
This Day in History: October
Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
This Day in History offers a recap of important events in SWLA history.
Pelicans ready for season opener with mostly healthy roster
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 7:04 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
The New Orleans Pelicans will enter their season opener with a healthy roster, as all five starters are expected to be available for Wednesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.