A Lake Charles man riding a motorcycle died Friday in a two-vehicle crash. Motorcyclist Carson McCain, 52, was pronounced ...

As LNG exports and industrial projects move forward here in SWLA, the need for a skilled and qualified workforce is growing.

Two Lake Charles men are accused of trying to steal large amounts of copper wire.Calvin L. Droddy, 35, and Kenneth P. Petty, ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Lake Charles officials will hold a public meeting for property owners along Mardi Gras parade ...

Beginning on March 12, the club will be open every Wednesday for anyone to come by and see if the Yacht club is for them.

As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be ...

As a child, Cody Fontenot asked for all the things other children would ask for: He wanted to learn how to ride a bike, play ...

at Bancorp South Arena was on February 1 and the SW District Fat Stock Show and Rodeo was in Lake Charles, La. at Burton Coliseum January 30 - February 1. SW District Fat Stock Show and Rodeo A ...

Night - Scattered showers with a 77% chance of precipitation. Winds from N to NNW at 9 to 17 mph (14.5 to 27.4 kph). The overnight low will be 46 °F (7.8 °C). Mostly sunny with a high of 46 °F ...

I have had a lifelong interest in telling stories. On Feb. 17, I brought that interest to The Advocate to start as the Lake Charles reporter. While I am new to the area, I have spent nearly three ...