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Air France Boeing 777 planes sit on the tarmac at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy-en-France in France May 25, 2020. Mandatory Credit: Charles …
Published on July 6, 2023
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Jackson State University Receives First Installment of Charles Barkley’s $1 million Pledge
Jackson State University will receive a $1 million gift from NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s Foundation. The first $100K annual installment of the unrestricted gift will be used to support several projects at the university.
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Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament
RAP Events is sponsoring its annual Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament in Lake Charles Friday - Sunday, June 28 - 30, to be held at a variety of locations throughout Southwest Louisiana. Bayou Ball ‘N’ National Basketball Tournament is presented in memory of Bolter Perkins, son of Ronnie Perkins with RAP Events.
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Visit Lake Charles Supports the History Walk for the Avenue of Flags
The Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors recently granted $10,000 to the Avenue of Flags for the creation of the History Walk experience to highlight all versions of the American flag with a digital storytelling aspect as an enhancement to the traditional Avenue of Flags event that occurs each Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day at Orange Grove Graceland Cemetery.
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Charles Butt Donates $5 Million to J.J. Watt Foundation
Funds to Suport Hurricane Harvey Relief and Recovery
Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO, today announced a personal, $5 million contribution to the Justin J. Watt Foundation’s Houston Flood Relief Fund.
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Police release information on investigation that led to charges against Lori Vallow in the murder of her former husband
Details of the investigation leading to the charges against Lori Vallow in the death of her former husband show he feared for their children’s safety, police say, citing a mental health petition Charles Vallow filed.
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Ex-NC State Basketball Star Charles Shackleford Found Dead
Police in North Carolina say former North Carolina State basketball star Charles Shackleford has been found dead in his home. He was 50.
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Jason Derulo Performs at Golden Nugget Lake Charles - Feb. 25
Golden Nugget Lake Charles welcomes hip-hop singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo, for a one-night performance on Saturday, February 25, 2017. The popular musician and entertainer will take the stage at 8 PM in the casino’s Grand Event Center.
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Domestic Tour Operators Visit Lake Charles as part of Travel South Domestic Showcase Familiarization Tour
13 domestic tour operators as well as a receptive tour operator who specializes in the South will take part in a Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (LC/SWLA CVB) familiarization (fam) tour of our area after Travel South Showcase in Biloxi, Miss.
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“By and By: Charles Albert Tindley, the Father of Gospel Music” by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Bryan Collier
Every Sunday morning, you get to do your favorite thing. You get to sing.
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Visit Lake Charles Encourages Everyone to Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day!
National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD) is Tuesday, Jan. 25, and Visit Lake Charles and the U.S. Travel Association are encouraging everyone to plan time off for the entire year at the start of the year. After nearly two years of pandemic stress and fatigue, this is an opportunity for Americans to look ahead to brighter days and make plans for getaways or vacations over the coming months.
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A New Texas History Paintings Exhibit at The Heritage Society Tells the Tales of a Cowboy
The Heritage Society is Texas proud to display a historical exhibit: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight
Beginning on Friday, August 12, The Heritage Society is featuring a portfolio of stunning oil paintings by artist Lee Cable detailing the life and story of the famous cowboy and plainsman from the 1800s, Charles Goodnight. The cost to tour the exhibit is only $5 and is at The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Museum Gallery at 1100 Bagby Street.
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King Charles III vows to serve 'with loyalty, respect, and love' in first address as monarch
On the first full day of his reign, King Charles III demonstrated his seriousness in dedicating the rest of his life to public service.
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Charles Bradley, Soul Singer Who Found Fame Late in Life, Dies at 68
Singer Charles Bradley, who was known as the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" because of his raspy voice and stirring performances, has died. He was 68.
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Louisiana hospital staff stayed behind to care for 19 babies as Hurricane Laura hit
Even as Hurricane Laura bore down on a hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana, someone had to watch the babies.
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Mardi Gras of Southwest Louisiana Announces 2023 Season
Beads, king cake, glittering costumes, and parades, the Mardi Gras season in Southwest Louisiana officially begins this Saturday with activities at the Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, along with new and traditional celebrations throughout the month of February, culminating on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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King Charles III and Camilla visit Northern Ireland as thousands of mourners file past Queen's coffin
King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, visited Northern Ireland on Tuesday, as thousands of people filed past the Queen's coffin lying in state in Edinburgh.
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Charles K. Njuguna Takes the Helm as CEO of The Center for Pursuit, Houston's Premier IDD Organization
The Center for Pursuit (The Center), a cornerstone organization dedicated to serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and related conditions, proudly announces the appointment of Charles K. Njuguna as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 8th.
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S. Charles Public Relations 14th Anniversary
Photography by Kameron Joe - Houston Style Magazine supported our public relations friend Bridgett S. …
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Former Amazon driver paralyzed in 2019 shooting training for Paralympics
A St. Louis man paralyzed from the waist down after being shot during a 2019 dispute in St. Charles isn’t giving up on his dream.

