Talk 1470 - The Pulse of Lake Charles

There's a good chance you will see more pumpkin colors besides orange while trick-or-treating this Halloween. Here's what you need to know.

Multiple serious felonies landed in Bossier Parish custody over seven days, including child exploitation charges and violent crimes. The jail continues processing new bookings regularly.

Need free air for your tires in Lafayette or Acadiana? Here are local places to check, plus tips for low tire pressure when temperatures drop.

Gas prices remain high across Louisiana. Here are 10 Lake Charles and SWLA gas stations to check if you're trying to save money at the pump.

Louisiana burn bans now cover 28 parishes as of October 16, 2026. The National Weather Service warns of rapid fire spread due to dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Strong cold front moving in means one thing around here: time to dust off the gumbo pot and tackle those yard projects you've been avoiding.

Is it illegal to hang an air freshener or rosary from your rearview mirror in Louisiana? Here's what state law says about driver visibility.

2 Million pounds of ice! Moody Gardens ICE LAND 2026 is officially under construction and you can can watch them work their magic live!

From country stars and rock legends to comedy, Cajun, and Zydeco, November is packed with live entertainment in Southwest Louisiana. See who’s playing!

Clinton's Mardi Gras in the Country parade is canceled for 2027 after Mayor Mark Kemp denied a permit. A January 2026 shooting injured five, leaving one woman paralyzed.