Lake Charles will see barricades on Ryan Street from Thursday through the end of Mardi Gras events on Tuesday night March 4.

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

A longtime Southwest Louisiana lawyer who served as a Lake Charles City Court judge and Calcasieu assistant district attorney ...

A Lake Charles man is accused of killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence, according to Lake Charles police.

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

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man was found guilty of sexually abusing a child under the age of 13. On Feb. 21, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...