🌱 How McNeese’s new LNG center could shape Lake Charles energy careers

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In today's newsletter:

• How McNeese’s new LNG center could shape Lake Charles energy careers
• Lake Charles family mourns the passing of Jack Rene’ Richard
• How a Lake Charles senator’s bill could expose repeat abusers statewide

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
• Friday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. McNeese celebrates LNG Day at new LNG Center of Excellence (kplctv.com) — McNeese State University in Lake Charles marked LNG Day by showcasing its new LNG Center of Excellence, giving students direct access to industry leaders. Panel discussions and networking lunches highlighted local career paths in the growing Southwest Louisiana liquefied natural gas sector.
   

2. Remembering Jack Rene' Richard (rapidesparishjournal.com) — Family and friends with Lake Charles ties are mourning Jack Rene’ Richard, an Alexandria resident who grew up here, graduated from Lake Charles High in 1957, and studied forestry at McNeese. Loved for his devotion to family, outdoor life, and history, he leaves behind his wife Agatha of Lake Charles, three daughters, and five grandchildren, with services set for April 25 in Alexandria.
   

3. Louisiana Considers Controversial Domestic Violence Registry (973thedawg.com) — A Lake Charles-based state senator is pushing a bill to create a Louisiana registry for habitual domestic violence offenders, targeting people with three or more convictions. The proposal, now before the Senate Finance Committee, could cost up to $900,000 annually and would make Louisiana only the second state with such a system, amid alarming statewide domestic violence statistics.
   

4. Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty In Lake Charles Incest Case (libertyonenews.com) — A serious criminal case in Lake Charles involves a man who pleaded guilty to incest after a 12-year-old in his care gave birth, prompting legal action and community concern. The article emphasizes victim protection, outlines Louisiana’s tough penalties for crimes against minors, and highlights debates over immigration enforcement and coordination between local and federal authorities.
   

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📸 Around Lake Charles

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Charles

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 25

• Chamber Fest
  Pinederosa Park, 3104 Westwood Rd, Westlake
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday April 28

• 2026 May Ballot & District 7 Candidate Forum
  Henning SEED Center , 4310 Ryan Street , Lake Charles
  8:30 am

Wednesday April 29

• 2026 Ribbon Cutting: Manuel Builders- The Cedars
  SWLA Chamber of Commerce , 3900 Wright Road , Sulphur
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Story Time at Moss Bluff
  Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Moss Bluff Branch , 261 Parish Rd , Lake Charles
  10:00 am
• Operation Clean Chuck
  SEED Center , 4310 Ryan St. , Lake Charles
  3:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• ECS Smoke School EPA Method 9 Certification
  West Cal Arena , 401 Arena Rd , Sulphur
• Virtual Reality for Adults
  Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Moss Bluff Branch , 261 Parish Rd , Lake Charles
  5:30 pm

Friday April 24

• Silver Spurs Rodeo 4-D
  West Cal Arena , 401 Arena Rd , Sulphur
• Sulphur Food Distribution- Our Lady of LaSalette
  602 N Claiborne St , Sulphur
  2:30 pm

Saturday April 25

• Sulphur class of '76 Reunion
  West Cal Events Center , 401 Arena Rd , Sulphur
• Rabies Clinic - Arena Parking Lot
  West Cal Arena , 401 Arena Rd , Sulphur
• Monoprints with Abigail
  The Art Factory , 496 W Prien Lake Rd Unit H11 , Lake Charles
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• These sweet little morning guys just stopped by Jefferson & Washington with ALL the love.
  I know someone must be missing them because I had to leave like 3 minutes ago and I already miss them! If you know where these guys go please let… (Nextdoor University Dr)
• Hi neighbors - we live on Bayou.
  A beautiful (chunky) cat stopped by today. He has a collar on that looked like a blue charm. I tried to approach and he freaked so I couldn’t get to… (Nextdoor Contraband Bayou)

• ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Floor Technician in Lake Charles. Apply here.
• Entergy Corporation posted a job opening for Storekeeper in Lake Charles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Charles here.

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