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According to a new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Lake Charles residents must earn $18.90 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment.

The road rage incident is believed to have preceded a suicide at a local car dealership.

For many, housing is still needed even several years after the 2020 hurricanes.

I wondered if they would ever reopen after the hurricane and recently got my answer on my way to work.

Memorable places in Lake Charles that are no longer open and now the sight of something new.

It's been nearly two years since their original building was demolished by Hurricane Laura. Now they are back in business and planning a grand re-opening.

Mayoral candidates take part in debate one week before early voting Mayoral candidates take part in debate one week before early voting By Rania Kaur | March 1, 2021 at 7:21 AM CST - Updated March 1 at 7:21 AM LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Sean Ardoin, Jesse Bernard, Mayor Nic Hunter, and Joshua Lewis all were given two minutes to answer posed questions by moderators and business leaders at the debate Sunday night. Held by the Cary Chavis Agency, “The Great Debate” touched on topics rangi...

Volunteers needed for Spring Clean LC initiative Volunteers needed for Spring Clean LC initiative By Ashley Joseph | February 10, 2021 at 7:51 PM CST - Updated February 10 at 9:44 PM LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The City of Lake Charles is kicking off a new initiative that will hopefully clean up the city and take care of even more of the debris left behind by the hurricanes. As a follow up to last week’s announcement of #SpringCleanLC, Mayor Hunter hosted a Zoom call Wednesday to try a...