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Cozy carb therapy: Grotto Ristorante is your excuse to skip cooking this week and sink into hand-prepared classics like Spaghetti Bolognese, crisp-thin or pillowy-thick pizzas, and a wine list that actually understands dinner, all tucked inside the Golden Nugget Casino for a date night or friend fe…
GameDay-ready closet refresh: From denim that actually fits real life plans to one and done rompers, jumpsuits and kimonos, Catina Couture keeps the new arrivals rolling for whatever Lake Charles throws at you this week.
Plan your weekend smarter: Need fresh ideas beyond your usual loop, Lake Charles Visitor Center keeps tabs on what’s happening now with an up-to-date events calendar, an Insider Blog, and the Inspiration Guide.
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The official first day of fall is September 22, but there is also "meteorological fall," which began on September 1.
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A boating accident near Contraband Bayou in Lake Charles, Louisiana, left one person hospitalized after a boating incident on the Calcasieu River near Contaband Bayo resulted in a boat accident that resulted in flames shooting 10 to 20 feet into the air and caused the boat to sink.
Full story at kplctv.com ↗
A new waterfront dining and entertainment district, named Lognion’s On The Lakefront, is set to be completed in Downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Full story at 965kvki.com ↗
Black Bayou Energy Hub plans to invest $1.6 billion in new natural gas infrastructure in southwest Louisiana.
Full story at compressortech2.com ↗
Another vehicle is stuck under the I-10 West detour crash bar in Westlake, Louisiana, causing another vehicle to become wedged under the barrier.
Full story at kplctv.com ↗
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