Food/Drink/Cooking

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury filled us in on what you should know.

The first full weekend of 2026 gets underway with a big concert and Louisiana’s first major festival of the year. Here's what to do.

Get ready to sizzle this December 30th as we celebrate a food that brings people together, and yes, it's bacon!

Heads up if you live in Calcasieu Parish and have Waste management trash pickup. You need to know this.

Lake Charles residents: Holiday trash pickup times have changed. Here’s what to know about Christmas, New Year’s, and Christmas tree disposal.

Tired of turkey and ham? These classic Louisiana Christmas dishes bring bold Cajun flavor and you need to try them at least once.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's a list of things going on in the SWLA and Lake Charles area.

Here's where you can get hot boiled crawfish in the Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana area right now.

Krewe De Tracas is bringing Pancakes With Santa back to the Managan Center in Westlake with two sessions, low-cost tickets, and donations supporting Brennan’s Blessings.

Lake Charles has some great holiday hot chocolate, and these five local spots stand out. Here’s the full ranking of the best cups in SWLA this Christmas season.