On Tuesday, there's a nearly 30% chance of heavy rain and strong winds across Southwest and Central Louisiana that could delay Mardi Gras parades.

"We didn't know if it was ever going to happen, but it looks like it's finally going to," said SHUCKS! co-owner Bert Istre.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – A Lake Charles man will spend 12 years in prison after being sentenced on drug charges in federal court, prosecutors said. Jeremy Wade Denegall, 45, of Lake Charles ...

Louisiana’s wetlands are one of the planet’s most vital carbon storage centers, but destroying these reservoirs can accelerate harmful emissions that intensify global warming, according to experts.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana has steadily ramped up its investments in carbon sequestration projects, but with the Trump administration aiming to curb government spending and shift its focus away from reducing carbon emissions ...

The driver of the vehicle was identified by police as 25-year-old Broc Dearman. Officers said he was driving under the influence and that this was the man's fourth such offense.

Tim Rozell and Adam Jackson bring their strong business acumen to Potbelly Sandwich Works’ growing franchise network. The duo recently signed a Shop Development Agreement (SDA) which includes the rights to open a Potbelly location in Lake Charles,

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 watchdog stories across southwest Louisiana, with a focus on Lake Charles and Lafayette.

There are six Mardi Gras events in Southwest Louisiana planned March 4 beginning from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four of the parades are slated for downtown Lake Charles starting from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mardi ...