For over 50 years, the Knights of Peter Claver has provided the Mardi Gras spirit in North Lake Charles with an annual parade. This year’s celebration featured a chicken run for children to enjoy, ...

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 ...

As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be working with investigative reporter Megan Wyatt, who will be seeking out ...

Louisiana is leading the way in carbon sequestration, but could shifting federal priorities threaten the industry’s future?

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory is warning residents of a scam that has resurfaced in ...

Year of Food’ in Louisiana, and whether you're indulging in rich gumbo, savory jambalaya, or a sweet beignet, each dish ...

A culinary journey through the Pelican State brings swamp tours, karaoke and selection of North America’s most indulgent ...

A Lake Charles man was killed in a Friday night crash when the motorcycle he was driving was struck from behind on Gulf Highway near its intersection with Eddie Hebert Road. Louisiana State Police ...

Fishing is a popular pastime in Louisiana, and the city is hopeful the pier, currently under development with funding from ...

Patricia H. Stough, 87, of Lake Charles, La., passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

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Platt announced their diagnosis with followers last week in a Facebook post, revealing the cancer has not spread and plans to ...