Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the charges were refused in the 14th District Court.

February is Black History Month, a time to earn more about the history of African Americans. It was founded by the ...

DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - Four years after it was damaged by Hurricane Laura, the First Baptist Church of DeRidder is being demolished. The church has been on the corner of First and Pine Streets since ...

VERNON PARISH, La. (KPLC) - A husband and wife have been arrested after being accused of child abuse, according to ...

MOSS BLUFF, La. (KPLC) - A crash between a bicycle and truck claimed the life of a Lake Charles man. Around 10:45 p.m., Feb 6 ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - April-like weather will continue this weekend before rain becomes more likely next week.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After any prolonged severe weather event, experts say there is often a drop in blood donations.

La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries plans to extend the wild alligator hunting season. According ...

A man with warrants for his arrest led Calcasieu deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in Jeff Davis Parish Friday ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy hosted a black history breakfast this morning. This year’s event honors local musicians and band directors who have made a lasting impact ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calling all book lovers... There’s a new festival coming to Lake Charles. For the first year, the ...

If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference in your community by joining your local law enforcement agency, the Lake Charles Police Department will be holding a recruiting event from 8 a.m. to ...