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Jan 2, 2025 · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The City of Lake Charles is making residents aware of two events taking place to kick-start 2025. We spoke with Mayor Nic Hunter this morning to get the details. Residents are encouraged to bring their live Christmas trees, free of décor, lights, and tinsel to this drive ...

A man is facing a murder charge after he fired shots at people throwing snowballs, sending a bullet through an apartment window and killing a man, police said.

Jillian Corder is the News Director at KPLC 7News. Cynthia Arceneaux has been on the anchor desk at KPLC for the past 27 years on 7News Live at Five, 7News at Six and 7News Nightcast. Avery Island native Agnes DeRouen anchors 7News at Noon and First at Four and serves as the assignments editor for ...

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Jan 3, 2025 · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Gerald Dial has been living in his rural Leesville home since 1966. In 2024, wood manufacturing plant Koppers moved into the piney woods across the street. Since then, Dial says he’s had issues with flooding on his property. “I’ve never had a problem with flood water ...

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Nov 8, 2024 · LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - A Leesville couple is being charged with first-degree murder for the death of a 4-year-old girl. Leesville Police Department (LPD) reports investigators determined both the 4-year-old and her 2-year-old brother both had injuries believed to be the result of physical abuse.