Theresa Schmidt
Reporter at KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA )
Journalist; Employed at kplctv since April 12, 1978. Mizzou School of Journalism grad; originally from St. Louis, Mo.
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kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Beauregard Electric customers could see a permanent rate increase later this year. But the utility co-op’s former manager is fighting against the increase. Brian Zelenak has made a number of accusations against the co-op and its board, even seeking whistle blower protection in some of his filings. Hired in late 2023 and let go six months later, Zelenak has been in a very public battle with co-op directors.
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kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -A local woman once associated her ancestry with a negative time in our history, But Lynn Pope has learned there is much more to the story. Along with celebrating Juneteenth, Pope is sharing the message that there’s power in our past. Sankofa is mystical bird centuries old from the Akan tribe in Ghana. It carries a message to remember your history to build a better future.
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kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - In the immediate hours after a hurricane, there may problems with debit and credit card machines. Not being financially prepared in an emergency can make life miserable at many levels. So, experts suggest people make a financial emergency kit. If money is no object, it’s easy to prepare for an emergency. But since most people need to be careful with money, we’ve put together some tips for getting started.
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kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Environmental groups are considering legal action against the Calcasieu Local Emergency Planning Committee. That’s since, they cannot seem to get an environmentalist on the committee to replace one who served for many years. Video of the Calcasieu LEPC in 2007 shows they met in the police jury meeting room where it was clear who was talking, who they represented and guest speakers used the podium. Now members sit in more of an audience grouping.
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2 weeks ago |
kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - 7News has received word that the McNeese Foundation and daughter of the the late Robert Noland have settled the challenge to Noland’s last will and testament. At this point we have no details of the agreement. The civil suit was brought by McNeese and the trial had been underway for several days.
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The prosecutor says Fontenot said his tools and keys went missing and he thought James did The defense waived an opening statement. If convicted of second degree murder Fontenot will be sentenced to mandatory life in prison.
The prosecutor says Fontenot said his tools and keys went missing and he thought James did it. He also claimed James had made threats after someone else punched him. Fontenot also allegedly tried to burn his clothes, dispose of the gun and hide from deputies.
Erron Fontenot was arrested and charged with second degree murder. His trial is underway. Earlier in opening statements the prosecutor told jurors they will hear that Fontenot said, “I didn’t give him time to say anything. I just popped him in the F-ing head.”