The Interstate 10 closure spanned nearly the entire state, ending west of the Mississippi state line east of New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) had deployed crews traveling in both directions to treat the interstate's surfaces in an effort to restore normal traffic flow.

A temperature of 6 degrees was measured, the second-lowest ever recorded. Lake Charles' lowest temperature on record is 3 degrees on Feb. 12, 1899. Records go back to 1895. We can thank clear skies, light wind and the snow for the frigid temperatures ...

Interstate 10 reopened to westbound traffic from I-49 in Lafayette to the Texas border, the Department of Transportation and Development announced mid-afternoon Wednesday. The update comes after a historic winter storm brought several inches of snow to the gulf coast and shut down most of I-10 between Texas and Mississippi.

After a historic winter storm hit the Interstate 10 corridor on Tuesday, parts of the vital east-west artery remain closed due to icy road conditions in

Get ready to jam out to your favorite local artists! The annual ‘Live at the Lakefront’ festival is returning to Southwest Louisiana this spring. The 2025 event will take place at the Arcade Amphitheater at the Lake Charles Event Center over three consecutive Fridays: March 21,

A new lodge will open in Mississippi. Hyatt Hotels Corporation and the Scenic Rivers Development announced the planned debut of the Okhissa Lake Lodge, which

GRANT PARISH, La. (KALB) - More suspects have been arrested for smuggling drugs or attempting to smuggle drugs into the Federal Prison, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office. The Pollock Police Department also assisted in the arrests.

Hyatt Hotels and the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance have unveiled plans for Okhissa Lake Lodge, marking the first hotel under the Destination by Hyatt brand in Mississippi, US. Slated to open doors in 2027,

Top 25 teams will hit the court across seven games on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Alabama Crimson Tide squaring off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum.

Exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, new releases, sessions and interviews.

This year’s Informer column will feature a treasure trove of historic photos from the American Press Archives and their significance to Southwest Louisiana. Long before a highway system connected Lake Charles and Cameron — then known as Leesburg —the paddle-wheel steamboat Borealis Rex was a popular means of transport for commercial and social

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Coun