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1 week ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Is your teen struggling to combat summer “brain drain?” United Way of SWLA is offering a Summer of Service program designed to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities that can help with this and foster a spirit of community engagement among our youth. President and CEO of United Way of SWLA Denise Durel announced the upcoming program, aimed specifically at for local teens aged 13 to 18.
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1 week ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 28, 2025. Antonio Landry, 57, Westlake: Parole detainer. Talliyah Taje Watson, 23, DeQuincy: Battery of a dating partner - first offense. Mark Anthony Thomas, 62, Lake Charles: Direct contempt of court; simple burglary; theft less than $1,000; simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000; prohibited acts; drug paraphernalia; flight from an officer.
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1 week ago | 
kalb.com | AnaClare Barras
SWLA, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds the public that high-water temperatures, extended cloudy weather and storms may lead to inland and nearshore marine fish kills in waterways across the state, and all fish kill should be reported to the department. Fish kills can be reported by following the instructions on their website.
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1 week ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
SWLA, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds the public that high-water temperatures, extended cloudy weather and storms may lead to inland and nearshore marine fish kills in waterways across the state, and all fish kill should be reported to the department. Fish kills can be reported by following the instructions on their website.
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1 week ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - SOWELA’s enrollment reached record-breaking numbers during the 2025 Summer term, which started this week. The increase from the previous summer’s enrollment was nearly 29 percent. The programs seeing the highest growth in registrations were the aviation maintenance program, business administration, and culinary arts. SOWELA is also experiencing growth in the number of summer credit hours taken, with a 26% increase from this same time last year.
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1 week ago | 
kalb.com | AnaClare Barras
WASHINGTON (KPLC) - A 12-year-old from DeRidder competed today at the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.James Granger of Pinewood Elementary School made it through the first round by correctly spelling “philistine.” Unfortunately, he was eliminated in the second round when he defined “quixotic” as “sarcastic” instead of “idealistic.”James enjoys soccer, basketball, playing trombone and video games, especially Minecraft. His favorite subjects in school are science and social studies.
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1 week ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - 12-year-old James Granger from DeRidder is competing today at the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.As of 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Granger was still in the competition, having passed the first round with the correct spelling of “Philistine.”You can keep up with Granger’s standings and all the other competitors HERE. Copyright 2025 KPLC. All rights reserved.
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A now-former Louisiana state trooper who was accused of domestic abuse has been released from custody without bond. Joshua A. Duhon, 43, was released without bond after a judge found no probable cause for his arrest. At a hearing, Judge Fazzio determined there was no evidence to support Duhon’s arrest, and thus law enforcement could not continue to hold him in custody. Judge Fazzio is the same judge who initally signed Duhon’s arrest warrant.
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Education named its 24 finalists for the 2025 Louisiana Student of the Year, and one Southwest Louisiana student made the list. Oliver Paul Richard, a fifth grader at T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, was named as a finalist in the competition. Students are selected based on criteria that measure academic achievement, leadership skills, character, and service to their schools and communities.
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
MOSS BLUFF, La. (KPLC) - A man’s family made the decision to remove him from life support after he was involved in a serious accident in Moss Bluff over the weekend. David Chambers(Family)According to state police, Saturday’s crash on La. 171 involved an SUV and two motorcycles, one of which was driven by David Chambers, 69. Chambers was an avid motorcyclist and a member of the Lake Charles Harley Owners Group 1686. Chambers’ family confirms he has not be responsive since the accident occurred.
