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Forecast

KPLC First Alert Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Very wet Sunday with rain chances continuing into the week

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Max Lagano
A very wet Sunday is in store for Southwest Louisiana.

News

Local sorority gives back with community baby shower

Local sorority gives back with community baby shower

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Emma Oertling
A community baby shower was held at the MLK Center to assist and teach parents around the community.

News

Information about the Poker Chip Run for the Buddy Russ benefit

Benefit event for Buddy Russ to be held in February

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Max Lagano
The poker chip run and event will take place on February 5, 2022.

State

Baton Rouge Metro Airport (Source: WAFB)

Baton Rouge Metro Airport announces new nonstop flights

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
The new American Airlines flights will begin on Thursday, June. 1.

Crime

SWLA Arrest Report - Jan. 27, 2023

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Jan. 27, 2023.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warmer weekend with a threat of heavy rain on Sunday

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:01 PM CST
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By Ben Terry
Plenty of clouds this weekend, but rain should hold-off until Sunday. Temperatures will be warmer this weekend too...

Crime

Car dredged from Contraband Bayou nearly 2 years after woman followed GPS into water

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:46 PM CST
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By Barry Lowin
It’s still unknown whether the car was stolen or perhaps washed into the bayou by hurricanes.

News

‘Brain Bags’ program for new parents launched at Jennings hospital

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
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By Jade Moreau
A new program at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings could help children have a head start on their literacy skills.

News

Lake Charles locals share their stories during National Passenger Safety Week

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:22 PM CST
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By Devon Distefano
Louisiana State Police is providing tips passengers can use next time they step in a vehicle.

News

Shooting survivor Kendria Peghee relieved Lewis convicted as charged

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:40 PM CST
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By Theresa Schmidt
Sheron Lewis will be sentenced on March 22 after being convicted of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A first degree murder conviction brings an automatic sentence of life in prison.
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News

Town of Elton increases wastewater rates

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:20 PM CST
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By Jade Moreau
The Town of Elton has raised wastewater rates by $2.50 per month, beginning March 1.

State

Gonzales manhunt tied to Miss. officer shooting, home invasion; suspects identified

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
A manhunt in Gonzales ended with multiple people taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 26, including two with warrants for crimes in Mississippi, according to investigators.

News

Tommy Navarra, Theresa Schmidt crowned Lord and Lady of 12th Night Royal Court

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:20 PM CST
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By Amanda Johnson and Joel Bruce
The Lord and Lady of the 12th Night Royal Court for the City of Lake Charles were given their crowns Friday.

News

Water outage planned near Branch Street in DeRidder

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:08 PM CST
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By Max Lagano
A water main repair is set for Monday, Jan. 30.

Crime

Sheron Lewis found guilty of killing wife, shooting daughter

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:18 PM CST
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By Theresa Schmidt
After 35 minutes of deliberation, a Calcasieu Parish jury found Sheron Lewis guilty as charged for killing his wife and trying to murder her daughter.

News

Two students accused of making bomb threat at Jennings High School

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:19 PM CST
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By Patrick Deaville
Two students were arrested after a bomb threat was made at Jennings High School, according to the Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office.

State

Man accused of killing woman dies at Angola while waiting to testify in alleged murder-for-hire plot

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:01 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
The LDPSC has released information about the death of a pretrial inmate at Angola who was waiting to testify in an alleged murder-for-hire plot.

News

Former soldier stationed at Ft. Polk sentenced to 20 years in prison for abusive sexual contact with minor

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:14 PM CST
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By KALB Digital Team
A former soldier stationed at Fort Polk has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

News

10-year-old Lake Charles boy potentially saves mom after she passes out, wrecks car

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:54 AM CST
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By Jade Moreau
Kamin Farrell is holding her son a little tighter after a scare earlier this month.

News

Eggflation has some local eateries scrambling to cut costs

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:30 AM CST
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By Angelica Butine
The average price of eggs in the Lake Area is now hovering around $4.69 to $5.37

News

Health Headlines: Proton therapy expands to treat eye cancer

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:51 AM CST
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By Rhonda Hardin
When treated early, proton therapy can cure almost 95 percent of ocular cancers.

Crime

SWLA Arrest Report - Jan. 26, 2023

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:36 AM CST
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By Patrick Deaville
Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Jan. 26, 2023.

State

Video shows LSU student leaving bar night of crash; Reggie’s releases statement

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:04 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff and Lester Duhé
Newly-obtained video shows LSU student Madison Brooks leaving the Tigerland bar, Reggie’s, the night she was hit by a vehicle.

News

‘Right place, right time’: Off-duty deputy saves man after horrific crash

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Perry Robinson
Many people are calling an off-duty deputy with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office a hero after he unexpectedly saved a man’s life this weekend.

News

DeQuincy man glad to be alive after strong winds toss mobile home

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:26 PM CST
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By Amma Siriboe
The storm sent Ash to the emergency room after his home lifted off the ground while he was still inside.

State

Fort Polk names 2023 Top Army Medic

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:21 PM CST
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By Bennett Roland Jr.
The role of an Army medic is immeasurable. They provide lifesaving emergency treatment to fellow soldiers, oftentimes during extreme chaos.

Crime

Testimony underway in trial of man who allegedly shot mother and daughter

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:10 PM CST
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By Theresa Schmidt
Kenesha Camille Spencer, 38, was killed and her daughter, Kendria Peghee, shot in January 2022.

News

In wake of recent school threats, DA’s office explains how juveniles are prosecuted

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:03 PM CST
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By Devon Distefano
Juveniles can only be prosecuted between the ages of 10 and 18, and the mistakes they made in their past can’t be used against them in adulthood.

State

La. soon resuming Medicaid disenrollments, returning to pre-pandemic rules

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:24 PM CST
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By Alece Courville
For the past three years, no one has had their Medicaid eligibility determined, allowing people with low incomes or disabilities to have healthcare coverage during the pandemic.

State

Some La. Democrats call for party chairwoman to resign while others come to her defense

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
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By Chris Rosato
There are some Democrats who feel their party has been asleep at the wheel for too long when it comes to finding good candidates that can run effective campaigns.

News

LifeShare offering free king cakes for blood donors in Lake Charles

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:37 PM CST
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By Joel Bruce
Donors will receive a free large king cake from the Bekery when donating blood this Thursday through Saturday at the LifeShare Blood Center in Lake Charles.

Crime

Man arrested after crawfish ponds drained near Oberlin

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:37 PM CST
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By Johnathan Manning
The plugs were pulled on drain pipes.

Health

Health Headlines: Improvements in lumbar spine surgeries

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:37 PM CST
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By Rhonda Hardin
A new technology similar to the navigation system for self-driving cars is improving accuracy and patient safety in the operating room.

News

DOTD worker killed in crash in DeSoto Parish

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM CST
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By Rachael Thomas
The highway is expected to be closed for several hours.

News

“American Impressionism” exhibit coming to Historic City Hall

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:07 PM CST
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By Patrick Deaville
The exhibit will open on Jan. 28 and be on display through March 25.

News

Boil advisories lifted for Welsh and Sulphur

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:48 AM CST
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By Patrick Deaville
The boil advisories for the Town of Welsh and the City of Sulphur have been lifted.

Crime

SWLA Arrest Report - Jan. 25, 2023

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:06 AM CST
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By Patrick Deaville
Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Jan. 26, 2023.

News

New aerial footage as NWS confirms two tornadoes in SWLA during Tuesday’s storms

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:59 AM CST
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By Patrick Deaville and Jeff Andrews
Aerial footage shows the damage in the south Ragley area.

News

Local non-profit rushes to assist after storms

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:02 PM CST
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By Barry Lowin
No one is ever ready for a disaster, but New Step Outreach is and was.

Crime

Travis Ryan found guilty of pornography involving a juvenile under 13

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:34 PM CST
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By Patrick Deaville
The District Attorney’s Office says it will be seeking a habitual offender sentencing enhancement for this case.

News

Lake Charles woman wakes up to find tires stolen from car

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
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By Emma Oertling
A Lake Charles woman said she woke up Wednesday morning to find all four of her tires missing from her car.

News

Beauregard Electric: Power will be restored by midday Thursday in area near Ragley

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:21 PM CST
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By Amanda Johnson
Beauregard Electric Cooperative officials said power for some customers will not be restored until Thursday, Jan. 26.

State

Top Louisiana legislator Tanner Magee undecided on supporting incentive package for insurers

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:37 PM CST
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By Sabrina Wilson
The legislative special session on the state insurance crisis starts Monday (Jan. 30)

News

Ragley residents grateful to survive devastating storm

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By Theresa Schmidt
Some people in the Ragley area lost their homes. Yet, the people inside survived.

News

Niblett’s Bluff homeowner warned by husband moments before disaster

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:02 PM CST
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By Devon Distefano
Mandy Hubert was still shaken Wednesday up after a storm that forced her family to take shelter.

State

NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Pointe Coupee Parish where multiple mobile homes overturned

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:40 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Multiple mobile homes overturned during the storms in Pointe Coupee Parish on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and weather experts have confirmed it was due to a tornado.

State

Feds say Louisiana has held inmates past their legal release dates

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:21 PM CST
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By Chris Rosato
When it comes to your civil rights inside the Criminal Justice System, Louisiana doesn’t exactly get an A on its report card.

News

Three Kinder Elementary students suspended after suspicious list found

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:16 PM CST
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By KPLC Digital Team
Three students at Kinder Elementary have been suspended after a suspicious list was found Wednesday afternoon, school officials confirmed.

News

Ragley resident can only watch from truck as storm rips awning from home

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Angelica Butine
Staci Duplechin was arriving home when she saw her house being damaged by the storm.

News

Outage scheduled for Johnson Bayou substation

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:26 PM CST
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By Max Lagano
An outage for a Jeff Davis Electric substation is scheduled for February.
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