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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Waterfront bites and brews: Locals keep heading to Crying Eagle Brewing Company - Lakefront for Gulf-inspired dishes, house-brewed beers, and those sweeping waterfront views that make weeknights feel like mini-vacations.
One-stop gear upgrade: Southern Specialty Products keeps Lake Charles covered with uniforms, custom apparel, tactical gear, safety and running footwear, bikes, supplements, and promotional items for first responders, schools, and local teams.
Creative reset, unlocked: From clay and painting to printmaking and mixed media, The Art Factory keeps Lake Charles hands busy with workshops, creative meetups, and kiddo-to-grownup sessions that actually spark ideas.
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The official first day of fall is September 22, but there is also "meteorological fall," which began on September 1.
Full story at 973thedawg.com ↗
Dolly Parton is remembered at the site of her first record in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she recorded her first single at 13 years old.
Full story at thecurrentla.com ↗
DCFS will be required to implement new changes to how the agency functions due to a state law set to go into effect on Jan.
Full story at wbrz.com ↗
Five people have been detained by Border Patrol after police were called to investigate gunshots at a mobile home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Full story at kplctv.com ↗
Keelan W. Thompson, a convicted felon and legally barred from owning firearms, was arrested after concerned neighbors alerted police about his illegally keeping a gun.
Full story at kplctv.com ↗
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