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  • 1 month ago | kplctv.com | Jillian Corder

    LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has denied an alcohol permit to a Lake Street business after numerous complaints regarding noise, traffic, and even gunfire. Caddyshack Icehouse celebrated its grand opening in June 2024. Pairing food and drink with golf, the business promotes a “family-friendly experience” on its website. As a restaurant, Caddyshack was granted a liquor license through the proper channels to operate at 7795 Lake St. before opening.

  • 1 month ago | kplctv.com | Jillian Corder

    LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Students are Washington-Marion were awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships this morning. At an awards presentation, graduating seniors took the spotlight. One of the presenters was a Charging Indians alum, Lodric Collins. Now an actor, Collins returned to Washington-Marion today to hand out the first-ever scholarships from his Collins Cares Foundation. Copyright 2025 KPLC. All rights reserved.

  • 2 months ago | kplctv.com | Morgan Babineaux |Jillian Corder

    PROFANITY WARNING: Video shows different angles of officers breaking up a fight on Ryan Street during Mardi Gras 2024. LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Lake Charles Police Department is at the center of a lawsuit filed by a city court judge. Judge Ron Richard alleges his son was severely injured by an officer at Mardi Gras last year. Richard says his son suffered a traumatic brain injury and is asking why the officer in question is still employed by the city.

  • 2 months ago | kalb.com | Jillian Corder

    DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton is facing an additional charge after a July 2024 indictment was amended this week. The former mayor was previously indicted in connection with her alleged sexual relationship with an underage teen. Roberts, 42, resigned in late July and was arrested days later.

  • 2 months ago | kplctv.com | Jillian Corder

    DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton is facing an additional charge after a July 2024 indictment was amended this week. The former mayor was previously indicted in connection with her alleged sexual relationship with an underage teen. Roberts, 42, resigned in late July and was arrested days later.

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25 Jun 23

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