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87th Annual Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo returns to Lake Charles
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (178+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A staple of Southwest Louisiana for the past 86 years once again returns to Lake Charles for the 87th Annual Southwest District Livestock Show and Rodeo. We spoke with Jacob Morehead, Austin Rudloff, and Miss Rodeo America Olivia…...
Saddle up for the TXC Memorial Rodeo
2+ week, 5+ day ago (181+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The TXC Memorial Rodeo is a family-friendly event that you don't want to miss! It's filled with great competition, community spirit, and Western tradition. Mindy Cox, Allie Calcote, and Macon Murphy joined us this morning to…...
Sports Person of the Week - DeQuincy brothers dominate at Junior World Rodeo
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (502+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - At the 2025 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo, the Lavergne name echoed through the arena not once, but twice, as brothers Wyatt and Ty Lavergne, both from DeQuincy, brought home championship titles in their events. Wyatt Lavergne…...
McNeese Rodeo Team Prepares for College National Finals
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (393+ words) The McNeese Rodeo team is preparing for the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming as they chase after their first team national title since 2018. LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The McNeese Rodeo team is preparing for the College National Finals in…...
Allen Parish High School Rodeo Club rides again
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (169+ words) With the help of local sponsors and a very driven group of members and parents, the APHSR team has grown very fast and currently has 25 active members competing for state championships. They say local businesses and the rodeo community have…...
Third-generation Black cowboys in SWLA hope to empower younger generations
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (591+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - During Black History Month, we've highlighted several pivotal figures across Southwest Louisiana, broadcasting stories that shed light on the importance of Black culture now and centuries ago. Now, we are spotlighting some individuals we don't see…...
‘The Greatest Show on Dirt’ returns to Burton Coliseum
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (364+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Professional rodeo competitors from across the nation will vie for nearly $250,000 in cash and prizes as they compete in events at the Burton Coliseum tomorrow. It's all a part of the Southwest District Livestock Show and…...