🌱 How Lake Charles’ historic Black Catholic church is fighting for its future
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In today's newsletter:
- How Lake Charles’ historic Black Catholic church is fighting for its future
- When can you spot Calcasieu’s jail on the new ‘JAIL’ season?
- Ever wonder why all those Lake Charles traffic cones are orange?
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. This Louisiana historically Black Catholic church has produced 3 bishops. Why is it struggling? (nola.com) — Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Lake Charles, once a thriving Black parish that produced three bishops, is now grappling with shrinking membership, aging parishioners, and costly hurricane damage. Longtime members recall its role in fighting segregation, educating Black students, and shaping national church leaders, even as repairs and rebuilding efforts strain limited finances. Community leaders hope new education and leadership programs can revive its future. 
2. Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center to be featured on television series ‘JAIL' (kplctv.com) — Lake Charles residents will soon see the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center featured in several episodes of the reality series “JAIL,” highlighting local deputies’ work and booking operations. A film crew spent time inside the facility last year, and the sheriff says the show offers the community a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the jail is run.
3. Why Lake Charles Road Construction Cones Are Always Orange (wearelakecharles.com) — If you’re tired of weaving through orange cones around Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana, there’s actually a science behind that bright color. A local explainer breaks down how federal rules and human eyesight made orange the standard for road work, helping drivers quickly spot construction zones and stay safer around crews.
4. Jodeci Knew They'd Made It When D.C. Fans Nearly Flipped Their Van: ‘They Took My Shoes' (newsbreak.com) — Jodeci is hitting the road this fall with a 36-date U.S. tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of their classic album “Forever My Lady,” including a Dec. 5 stop at the Lake Charles Event Center. Group members recall a wild early show in Washington, D.C., as the moment they realized their fame, and say this tour is all about reconnecting with longtime fans and new listeners alike.
5. Louisiana to pay more for SNAP as new federal changes take effect Oct. 1 (kplctv.com) — Families in Lake Charles who rely on SNAP will soon see modest benefit increases, while Louisiana’s costs to administer the program are jumping sharply starting Oct. 1. State officials estimate an extra $42.3 million this year, even as stricter eligibility rules reduce enrollment and push more residents toward already-stretched food banks. Local advocates describe rising need and more frequent pantry visits.
📸 Around Lake Charles
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Dillard's, 684 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
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McNeese State University Women's Soccer vs Nicholls
Cowgirl Field Lake Charles, LA, -
McNeese State University Women's Volleyball vs Stephen F. Austin
Townsley Law Arena Lake Charles, LA,
6:00 pm -
Black Jacket Symphony Presents: Def Leppard's Hysteria →
Rosa Hart Theatre, 900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles
7:30 pm -
Jennings at Washington-Marion →
Washington-Marion, 2802 Pineview St, Lake Charles
7:00 pm -
McNeese State University Women's Volleyball vs Lamar - Battle of the Border
Townsley Law Arena Lake Charles, LA,
1:00 pm -
McNeese State University Football at LSU →
Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA,
6:45 pm -
Cajun's Wharf →
Lake Charles LA
8:00 pm -
Jake Knott at Cajun's Wharf →
Cajun's Wharf, Lake Charles
8:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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McNeese State University Women's Soccer vs Nicholls
Cowgirl Field Lake Charles, LA, -
McNeese State University Women's Volleyball vs Stephen F. Austin
Townsley Law Arena Lake Charles, LA,
6:00 pm -
DeRidder at Westlake →
1000 Garden Dr, Westlake
7:00 pm -
McNeese State University Women's Volleyball vs Lamar - Battle of the Border
Townsley Law Arena Lake Charles, LA,
1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m looking for my lost pet named peanut, he is a mixed breed of shi tzu and rat terrier.
He is mostly white with some brown and is on the small side. If you know anything regarding his whereabouts please let me know. (Nextdoor Sunset Acres)
- Lake Charles Memorial Health System posted a job opening for Security Officer - , Evenings, Weekends in Lake Charles. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake Charles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Charles here.
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