Jade Moreau
Reporter
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Jade Moreau is a reporter for KPLC 7 News. She is a Texas native. She and her husband have two pugs and three cats. She is a graduate of Lamar University and is an alumna member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
Jade is continuing her education at Mississippi State University, where she is enrolled in their online Meteorology program. Jade loves all things weather, gardening and enjoys spontaneous trips to Disney World with her family.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Jade Moreau
Parish officials address concerns about the vacant South Cameron Memorial Hospital, assuring work is being done behind the scenes.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
Senator Mark Abraham tells 7News a bill he filed will create a tolling authority that will have a say in many aspects of the potential expense.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:46 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
Several businesses that will bring dozens of jobs to the area will soon start construction in Jennings.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
The mysterious death of a Cameron businessman remains unsolved to this day leaving his family questioning who would do such a terrible thing to the man who was always there for the community.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
Steps towards hurricane repairs are being made for Jeff Davis Electric Co-op customers.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
Louisiana State Police stress awareness by those in vehicles and motorcyclists, proper head gear and other protective clothing, and even opting for training programs.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
DeRidder youth center celebrates first anniversary
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
A one of a kind garden center was set to open this year in downtown Lake Charles, but will now open in Grand Lake.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
The accident happened near the Post Oak Road crossing.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
Four-day school weeks are a decision more school districts are opting for, and the Jeff Davis School Board discussed the possibility Thursday.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:23 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
A time capsule sealed with pieces of Cameron Parish history was opened Tuesday for the parish’s 153rd anniversary.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 9:14 PM CDT
|By Jade Moreau
A popular fishing spot is set to open this week, but crime is known to be an issue anglers face when visiting.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:33 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Bill in works will honor late Captain Brian Bourgeios
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
March 9 marks one year since Scott woman Ella Goodie went missing.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:27 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
After last week’s stalking incident in Allen Parish, authorities explain ways to not be a soft target.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
The Lake Charles Police Department and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office are responding to a home on Deaton Street near the intersection with 17th Street Tuesday night.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:34 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Six crashes resulting in seven deaths just in 2023 have been investigated by State Police Troop D.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Change to Social Security benefits could impact people with disabilities
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:14 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
The Beauregard Parish Jail is set to reopen this week after being closed for over a year for renovations.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:23 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
There have been five fatalities in four separate motorcycle crashes in Calcasieu Parish in just one week.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
In honor of Black History Month, 7News talked to Beauregard Detective Sylvester Denmond about his career in law enforcement and how he hopes to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Record high inflation, natural disasters and other side effects of life have many finding themselves needing help with their bills.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Efforts to restore the Sabine pass lighthouses stairwell are underway.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:02 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau and Patrick Deaville
During the process of putting out the fire, firefighters found that one person had died.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 9:30 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
The memory of the caring brother his four sisters once knew goes unforgotten in the 23 years since his passing.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
The Lake Charles Housing Authority is in the early stages of a new townhome housing complex.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 9:21 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
A Vinton family was one of the many whose homes were destroyed in last months powerful storm that produced several confirmed tornados.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 9:26 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Calcasieu authorities give update in homicide case from January 2020.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 11:50 AM CST
|By Jade Moreau
The Lake Charles Fire Department is responding to Place Vendome, an apartment complex in the 1000 block of Prejean Drive.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Johnathan Manning and Jade Moreau
Had he not been arrested for second-degree murder in the killing of Da’Marcus Ardoin in Westlake, Kevin Williams Jr. would have gone to trial in St. Landry Parish next week.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:28 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
The 25-year-old Westlake shooting victim’s death was a shock to his family who are now left to mourn their loved one.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:37 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Those whose cases go unsolved are remembered on National Missing Persons Day on February 3.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Development plans were presented to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury of their remaining acreage that will house a sustainability hub at their Lake Charles site.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:20 PM CST
|By Angelica Butine and Jade Moreau
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of an overnight homicide near Pinderosa Park.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Copper wiring is the new target for thieves, according to DeQuincy police detectives.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:31 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Local schools are coming up with creative ways to fight the persistent teacher shortage.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
A new program at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings could help children have a head start on their literacy skills.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
The Town of Elton has raised wastewater rates by $2.50 per month, beginning March 1.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:54 AM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Kamin Farrell is holding her son a little tighter after a scare earlier this month.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson and Jade Moreau
An 84-year-old woman and her daughter were inside one Vinton home when her home was damaged by the storms
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:28 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Changes are underway for Sulphur’s Home Rule Charter.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Lake Charles residents react to suspension of Washington-Marion basketball team
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:32 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Jeff Davis school board approves tax exemption for Bayou Rum Distillery
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
As millions of Americans prepare to file their taxes, a Lake Charles tax preparer, Amanda Ryder, tells 7news it’s best to get prepared now and file as soon as you can.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 9:24 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Construction of I-210 Bridge lights to start this year
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 9:39 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Over 30 years later and the hunt for a killer continues.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:46 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
One lake Charles woman had quite the experience after she jumped in the frigid waters of Prien Lake.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
The first ever economic development district for the city of Jennings is in the works after being proposed this week at city council.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:37 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Nearly one thousand people fell victim to human trafficking in Louisiana last year, alone.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
|By Jade Moreau
Starting this month, all fire suppression employees will see a pay increase.
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