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Southwest Louisiana

12
Nov
Lake Charles, Louisiana, lakefront at golden hour

What's Happening in Southwest Louisiana This Weekend? November 12–15, 2026

From a pollinator garden ribbon cutting and the Lighting of the Oak to Flea Fest, the Walk to End Alzheimer's, and Clay Walker, here is what is on across Southwest Louisiana this weekend.
2 min read
06
Nov
Christmas Under the Oaks 2026: Sulphur Holiday Festival, Parade, Carnival and Snow

Christmas Under the Oaks 2026: Sulphur Holiday Festival, Parade, Carnival and Snow

Sulphur's annual Christmas celebration returns December 3–5 with holiday shopping, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a little Louisiana snowfall.
5 min read
05
Nov
Light Up the Lake 2026: Free Christmas Celebration, Boat Parade and Fireworks in Lake Charles

Light Up the Lake 2026: Free Christmas Celebration, Boat Parade and Fireworks in Lake Charles

Lake Charles kicks off the Christmas season November 28 with live music, local vendors, family activities, a lighted boat parade, and fireworks over the lakefront.
3 min read
05
Nov
Good Things Are Happening in Southwest Louisiana. Here Are Seven Worth Talking About.

Good Things Are Happening in Southwest Louisiana. Here Are Seven Worth Talking About.

Seven positive Southwest Louisiana stories, from South Beauregard's national recognition to a new inclusive playground and community volunteers.
5 min read
31
Oct
Louisiana Beef, Without Buying Half the Cow: How One Jennings Native Is Changing the Way SWLA Shops Local

Louisiana Beef, Without Buying Half the Cow: How One Jennings Native Is Changing the Way SWLA Shops Local

Jennings native Kelsey Richard connects Southwest Louisiana families with Gray Ranch beef through Bon Vivre, starting with a two-pound box.
5 min read
11
Oct
337.NEWS Opens Louisiana Public Records Archive to the Public

337.NEWS Opens Louisiana Public Records Archive to the Public

337.NEWS has launched a public Louisiana records archive, preserving government documents, court filings, regulatory records, and other primary sources for independent examination.
4 min read
04
Oct
Louisiana Opens $50M for Shovel-Ready Sites. Beauregard Got Nothing in Round One

Louisiana Opens $50M for Shovel-Ready Sites. Beauregard Got Nothing in Round One

Louisiana opened another $50 million FastSites round for industrial site development. Calcasieu landed two sites in Round I while Beauregard landed none.
5 min read
23
Sep
Lake Charles Fire Department Marks 150 Years With Two October Community Events

Lake Charles Fire Department Marks 150 Years With Two October Community Events

The Lake Charles Fire Department will celebrate 150 years of service this October with a historical exhibit at Central School and a free Family Fun Day at Millennium Park.
3 min read
23
Sep
Map of the proposed Texas Gateway natural gas pipeline route from East Texas to Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

Texas Gateway Pipeline: FERC Comments Due Nov. 12

FERC has set a new November 12 deadline for environmental scoping comments on the proposed Texas Gateway pipeline ending in Beauregard Parish.
5 min read
16
Sep
Nearly 15 Miles of LA 26 Between Oberlin and Elton Set for $9.77M Resurfacing

Nearly 15 Miles of LA 26 Between Oberlin and Elton Set for $9.77M Resurfacing

Prairie Contractors submitted the $9.77 million low bid for a major LADOTD resurfacing project covering nearly 15 miles of LA 26 between US 165 in Oberlin and US 190 near Elton.
4 min read