Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in the state, home of McNeese University, and is an industrial leader in Southwest Louisiana.
![Popular SWLA Cajun Restaurant Announces New Location](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-T-Dougs.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Cajun French Music Fest This Saturday, July 20 In Lake Charles](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2023/11/attachment-Accordion.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cajun French Music Fest This Saturday, July 20 In Lake Charles
Two-step and Waltz to your favorite Cajun music this Saturday in lake Charles. Here is who's playing.
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When Will Smalls Sliders In Lake Charles Open? What We Know...
We're getting closer and closer to Smalls Sliders opening right here in Lake Charles. When is it going to open? Here's what we know...
![2024 Marshland Fest Performance Times For Entertainment Released](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2022/07/attachment-Marshland-Festival-1.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
2024 Marshland Fest Performance Times For Entertainment Released
You found out the lineup last week. Now we know what time each artist will be performing.
![Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-44.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results
Week 4 of the 6 week Snow Cone Showdown, make sure to get your votes in today
![Lake Charles Now Has A Date For The Capital One Tower Implosion](http://townsquare.media/site/160/files/2021/11/attachment-Capital-One-Tower-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lake Charles Now Has A Date For The Capital One Tower Implosion
The date for the implosion of the former Capital One Tower is Lake Charles has been set. We have all the details.
![TikToks React to Crossin I-10 Bridge in Lake Charles, La. [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/01/attachment-I-10-Calcasieu-River-Bridge-google-street-view.jpg?w=980&q=75)
TikToks React to Crossin I-10 Bridge in Lake Charles, La. [VIDEO]
We're just proud of the most fearsome bridge in Louisiana for standing tall in the face of adversity.
![Louisiana's Deepest Lake Might Surprise You, Which One Is It?](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2022/09/attachment-Audubon-Riverview-Park-Photo-courtesy-of-Louisiana-Office-of-Tourism-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana's Deepest Lake Might Surprise You, Which One Is It?
Toledo Bend might be our best-known lake, but is it the deepest? Is White Lake the deepest? Lake Pontchartrain? The answer will surprise you - for a moment.
![McNeese Star LB Named As First Team Preseason All-American](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2024/07/attachment-382597528_17994771218237999_2408173222286073707_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
McNeese Star LB Named As First Team Preseason All-American
The preseason football awards have begun for McNeese star linebacker Micah Davey.
![Which Louisiana Parishes Have the Most Tornadoes?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/06/attachment-Katie-Marie-Lind.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Which Louisiana Parishes Have the Most Tornadoes?
Data compiled from NOAA shows which Louisiana parishes are most likely to experience tornadic activity. Some of those parishes have already had touchdowns this year.