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Second Harvest Food Bank opens first facility in Southwest Louisiana
One of the largest food banks in Louisiana cut the ribbon on a new distribution center here in Southwest Louisiana.
Rayne police officer shot, killed in line of duty identified
RAYNE, La. (KPLC) - The officer who was shot Monday afternoon has been identified. Lt. Allen “Noochie” Credeur died at the ...
Louisiana transportation agency overhaul features more control for governor
Road construction and repair is arguably the most visible sign of government at work, so it’s no surprise that the Louisiana ...
McNeese State University to close due to severe weather
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - McNeese State University has announced that all university operations will be suspended beginning ...
Project build a future offering free air conditioners for those in need
That’s why Project Build a Future is taking applications to give away free air conditioners to those in need. You will need ...
First Alert Forecast: Heavy rain and storms could lead to localized flooding through Thursday
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Flood Watch goes into effect beginning at 1 p.m. today and will continue as we head into ...
La. advocates push for more families to become foster parents to address critical need
Louisiana’s foster care system is facing a critical shortage of foster parents, and advocates say the crisis is putting ...
SOWELA’s HVAC program Fall classes begin in June
SOWELA is now registering for its popular 18-week HVAC training program. The daytime class starts Monday, Jun. 2, and the evening class starts Tuesday, Jun. 3. Students will learn residential and ...
La. Dept. of Health grades SWLA’s drinking water
La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Health has released the 2024 grades for drinking water in Louisiana.
Mystery illness nearly takes teen out of the spotlight
Doctors say SMAS is extremely rare and often misdiagnosed as other digestive disorders — including ulcers, gallbladder issues, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn’s disease. Before considering surgery, ...
First Alert Forecast: Flood Watch in effect for all of SWLA, with flooding possible over the next few days
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Some scattered showers will be possible Monday evening, but these do not pose a risk to our area.
As the season-in-the-sun comes around, we can’t forget sunscreen
Whether pro-longed or just daily exposure to the sun, it can cause damage you may not realize until years down the road.