Located on the Interstate 10 freeway connecting Louisiana and Texas, Lake Charles was once a popular hangout for cowboys and even pirates. Today, it attracts many Houston residents, who spend the weekend here – either in one of the casinos or outdoors on the Creole Nature Trail.

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

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

The driver of the vehicle was identified by police as 25-year-old Broc Dearman. Officers said he was driving under the influence and that this was the man's fourth such offense.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana has steadily ramped up its investments in carbon sequestration projects, but with the Trump administration aiming to curb government spending and shift its focus away from reducing carbon emissions ...

As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be working with investigative reporter Megan Wyatt, who will be seeking out watchdog stories across southwest Louisiana, with a focus on Lake Charles and Lafayette.

Louisiana’s wetlands are one of the planet’s most vital carbon storage centers, but destroying these reservoirs can accelerate harmful emissions that intensify global warming, according to experts.

High winds hit communities near Lake Charles, Louisiana, as severe thunderstorms passed through southern states on Tuesday, March 4.In footage posted on X, traffic lights in the city of Sulphur are seen swinging in strong winds.

Louisiana Department of Revenue (“LDR”) requires that persons or entities must be certified as a commercial farmer by LDR in order to claim certain sales and use tax exemptions. The Louisiana Department of Revenue handles commercial farmer certification. QUESTION: Where do I file or lodge a complaint about a manufactured food or drug product?

McNeese State is Louisiana's sole NCAA hope. With March Madness near, see if the Cowboys can make a Cinderella run.

There are six Mardi Gras events in Southwest Louisiana planned March 4 beginning from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four of the parades are slated for downtown Lake Charles starting from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mardi ...