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Saints meet Chargers in preseason showdown as QB race, cornerback spots, and RB depth battles heat up. Game airs Sunday on KPLC in SWLA.

Elton, Louisiana layoffs leave only police chief on duty amid budget crisis; residents worry, sheriff’s office steps in. Casino-compact funds loss underlies financial strain.

From Katherine Johnson to Terence Tao, see how intelligence shapes history and pop culture.

The 5th giveaway from St. Huckleberry Animal Fund will support pets across SWLA.

Here's what you need to know before you go down to Cameron this weekend.

Comedian Steve Treviño brings his laugh-out-loud stand-up show to Golden Nugget Lake Charles on Saturday, August 9th. Don’t miss this hilarious night of comedy!

We got you covered with a list of things happening across the Southwest Louisiana area.

Celebrate Whataburger’s 75th birthday with 75-cent burgers, special cups, and one-day-only deals in Texas and Louisiana.

Back to school in SWLA! Find out when classes start in each parish, plus get links to calendars and lunch menus.

Find your Louisiana city’s first frost date and learn how to protect plants, gardens, and pets before cold weather arrives.

The 25-26 McNeese Basketball schedule is starting to take shape, here's an early look at the schedule...

Dolly Parton's love for her late husband shines through in the most unexpected ways, even during rehearsals for her new musical.

Traffic Alert: The signs are now in place, and construction crews are preparing to begin work. Here's what we know.

American Idol auditions are coming to Louisiana August 27. Here’s how local singers can try out for Season 24 and follow in the footsteps of past LA contestants.

Nominate that special teacher you would like to recognize and thank for going above and beyond.

PT’s Snow Cones leads again in Week 6, but the race is close! See the latest rankings and vote now for your favorite snow cone stand in Southwest Louisiana.

The 2025 edition of the legendary Cal-Cam Fair returns to SWLA. Here's all the events going on at the fair.

Imagine a song that felt so right it just had to be yours, even if it was meant for a friend.