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

"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.

Jeremy Wade Denegall, 45, of Lake Charles, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, on one count of possession with intent to distribute ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking according to the ...

Louisiana’s wetlands are one of the planet’s most vital carbon storage centers, but destroying these reservoirs can ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana has steadily ramped up its investments in carbon sequestration projects, but ...

The driver of the vehicle was identified by police as 25-year-old Broc Dearman. Officers said he was driving under the ...

Tim Rozell and Adam Jackson bring their strong business acumen to Potbelly Sandwich Works’ growing franchise network. The duo ...

As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be ...

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 ...