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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2 days ago |
kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -It might appear there’s an invasion of sorts underway in Lake Charles -- bodies of water covered in thick weed. It’s an invasive plant, but State Wildlife officials say not to worry. It’s called Giant Salvinia and it’s blanketing some inland waterways this week. From coulees in downtown Lake Charles to clumps washing up along North Beach. Joseph and Phoenix Bailey were not too happy to see the water weed or feel it under their feet. “What is this?
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3 days ago |
kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -A lot of people released from incarceration will wind up back in jail-- unless they learn to make changes in their lives. A completely volunteer re-entry program in Lake Charles seems to be making a difference. At their gathering at the Calcasieu Police Jury Annex on Moeling Street, there was not a lot of pomp and circumstance. But it was to celebrate seven ex offenders who have completed the local “Commitment to Change” program.
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6 days ago |
kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -A special mass of thanksgiving took place at noon in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Lake Charles. Bishop Glen John Provost celebrated the mass saying their hearts are filled with gratitude to God for the election of Cardinal Prevost. Provost says the new pope is an extraordinary choice for the church at this moment in Her history.
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1 week ago |
kalb.com | AnaClare Barras |Theresa Schmidt
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - The votes for DeRidder mayor were recounted after a very close race and resulted in no change in the election’s outcome. Election officials conducted the recount on May 8, confirming Michael D. Harris will be the next mayor of DeRidder after the May 3 election. Harris defeated Danny Reynolds by 10 votes. Recount of votes for DeRidder mayor confirms Harris as winner(KPLC)Copyright 2025 KPLC. All rights reserved.
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1 week ago |
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras |Theresa Schmidt
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - The votes for DeRidder mayor were recounted after a very close race and resulted in no change in the election’s outcome. Election officials conducted the recount on May 8, confirming Michael D. Harris will be the next mayor of DeRidder after the May 3 election. Harris defeated Danny Reynolds by 10 votes. Recount of votes for DeRidder mayor confirms Harris as winner(KPLC)Copyright 2025 KPLC. All rights reserved.
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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.”