Devon Distefano

1 week ago | kplctv.com | Devon Distefano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - McNeese Track & Field athletes Marcus Francis and Jaden Powell qualified for the outdoor NCAA Track & Field East First Round in Lexington, Kentucky. “It took years and years to prepare for this moment but now to see it all come together is a special moment in my life,” Francis said.

1 week ago | kplctv.com | Devon Distefano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) — St. Louis Catholic teacher Alex Kjellsten’s love for travel goes beyond his desire to explore. Kjellsten set up a project for his AP human geography students to be involved in the planning of every detail of his spring break vacation. “Now that I’ve stepped into this role, I’ve felt like it was sort of my duty to make learning fun for my kids,” Kjellsten said.

1 week ago | kplctv.com | Devon Distefano

CAMERON PARISH, La. (KPLC) - Storms turned severe for some parts of SWLA on Monday night. Along Ridgecrest Road, 7News found three campers on their sides and another seriously damaged. According to Cameron Parish Sheriffs Office, no injuries reported, there was only one occupant in one of the four campers. Emergency officials say this is the only reported damage from last night’s storms. Copyright 2025 KPLC. All rights reserved.

1 week ago | kplctv.com | Devon Distefano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The McNeese Rodeo team is preparing for the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming as they chase after their first team national title since 2018. “I’m excited for them. I believe in these guys, they work hard. What we do on a weekly basis is ten times harder than going to a rodeo and getting on a horse. So they’ll be ready mentally and that’s the biggest thing,” coach Justin Browning said.

2 weeks ago | kplctv.com | Devon Distefano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The New Orleans jailbreak happened a week ago and has made national headlines, bringing scrutiny to the safety of prisons around the country. “You’ve never seen it all. Every time you think you’ve seen everything in a corrections environment, the correction facility looks at you and smiles because that’s just the way it is,” Calcasieu Correctional Center Commander Brandon Strenth says. It’s a harsh lesson.