The Leesville Wampus Cats have faced a challenging season, but the team picked up their second win last week against DeRidder ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Lake Charles’ own DeWanna Tarver is among the Louisiana Blue Foundation’s 2025 Angel Award winners ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Southwest Louisiana Health Services will soon have a new permanent facility to serve its patients.

A burn ban is in effect throughout much of Southwest Louisiana, and fire officials say one small spark can be enough to start ...

This Day in History: Guggenheim Museum opened Oct. 21, 1959 ...

Nice weather returns Wednesday and Thursday with more sunshine and highs in the lower and middle 80s. If anyone were to see a ...

First double-decker steamboat arrived in New Orleans Oct. 7 1816 ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Several sweet pets at Calcasieu Parish Animal Services are waiting for their forever homes this ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - 7 News at Six and 7 News Nightcast will be broadcast on streaming only tonight. The NBA is ...

Parents arrested after 10-month-old with severe injuries, brain damage dies ...

Seafood gumbo, a blend of roux, vegetables, and Gulf protein, involves a few more steps than traditional Louisiana gumbo.

Local Cajun restaurant teaches 7NEWS how to make seafood gumbo for National Seafood Month ...