We have learned the opening date and how to book your room at the new luxury hotel.

The McVey’s Seafood Crawfish Boil-Off returns May 2, 2026, in Lake Charles. Come hungry and ready for a full day of fun. Here's the music lineup.

Check out this list of events for May 1st thru 3rd and start making your plans.

The Saints are picking in the top 10 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s how many more picks they have and in what rounds tonight.

Lake Charles hosts the Salvation Army Empty Bowl event April 23. Enjoy a simple meal while helping fight hunger and homelessness across SWLA. One night can make a real difference.

New times are out for the Lake Charles Dolly Run 2026. See the full race day schedule, costume contest details, and how this fun event helps local kids.

Grab the kids and head out for FREE Easter fun at the South Beau Festival March 28 🐰

Hondo Rodeo Fest hits New Orleans April 10–12 with rodeo action, big concerts, and a free Street Fest at Champions Square. Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Creed and more headline the weekend.

The Swing for a Cure golf tournament hits Mallard Cove March 14, raising money for Colors for a Cause to help Southwest Louisiana families with kids fighting cancer.

National Oreo Cookie Day is March 6th. Learn the sweet history of Oreo, the Hydrox cookie it copied, and why folks in Southwest Louisiana still love dunking them in milk.