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Housing Counseling Agency Announces 2026 Homebuyer Education Classes
Calcasieu Parish’s Housing Counseling Agency, in conjunction with Project Build a Future, has announced its free Homebuyer Education Classes schedule for 2026.
02/02/2026
Residents Can Now Apply for Help from the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
Calcasieu Parish residents may be eligible for financial assistance for their electricity bill expenses through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP).
01/23/2026
Police Jury Elects New President, Vice President for 2026
At its Jan. 8 Regular Meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury elected Brian Abshire as its 2026 President and Randy Burleigh as its Vice President.
01/08/2026
Pick It Up Calcasieu Wins Keep Louisiana Beautiful Award
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Pick It Up Calcasieu program has been awarded the Outstanding Community Affiliate Award by Keep Louisiana Beautiful.
10/08/2025
Watch the Sept 16 Planning and Zoning Meeting Here
You can view the Sept. 16 Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning meeting in its entirety by clicking on the box below.
09/16/2025
Police Jury Holds Groundbreaking for New Judicial Complex
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, along with other parish and city officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Judicial Complex in downtown Lake Charles, marking the start of construction on one of the largest public facility projects in parish history.
08/13/2025 10:10 AM
Qualified Non-Profits Encouraged to Submit Request for Proposals for Community Services Block Grant Funding
The Calcasieu Parish Human Services Department encourages local community, civic, faith-based, and non-profit organizations to submit Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding.
07/31/2025 9:00 AM
Police Jury Renames Fitness Court After Two Late Jurors
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury held a dedication ceremony on Tuesday at Mallard Junction Park to officially rename its Fitness Court the “Collins-Mayo Fitness Court.”
07/08/2025
Police Jury Receives Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury received the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report at its July 3 Regular Meeting.
07/03/2025 6:10 PM
Housing Counseling Agency Announces 2025 Homebuyer Education Classes
Calcasieu Parish’s Housing Counseling Agency, in conjunction with Project Build a Future, has announced its free Homebuyer Education Classes schedule for 2025.
01/31/2025
Animal Services and Adoption Center Temporarily Relocating to OJJS TEC Building
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Animal Services and Adoption Center will temporarily relocate while construction of its new facility is underway.
01/13/2025 11:00 AM
Police Jury Elects New President, Vice President for 2025
At its Jan. 9 regular meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury elected Judd Bares as its 2025 president and Mike Smith as its vice president.
01/09/2025
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) Applications Now Open
Residents Can Apply Now for Help from the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP)
12/23/2024 9:00 AM
Groundbreaking Held for East Calcasieu Water System Expansion Project
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, as well as city, state and local officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the East Calcasieu Water System Expansion Project at the corner of East Gauthier and Corbina roads in Lake Charles.
11/13/2024
Police Jury Hears Presentation of Proposed Strategic Plan for 2025-2029
At the Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 regular meeting, the Police Jury heard a presentation of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Strategic Plan for 2025-2029.
11/07/2024
Police Jury Breaks Ground on River Bluff Park Pavilion and Walking Path Project
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the River Bluff Park Pavilion and Walking Path Project at 543 Theriot Road in Moss Bluff.
10/23/2024
Police Jury Holds Ribbon Cutting for Louisiana Avenue Regional Detention Basin Project
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, along with other parish and city officials, celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the Louisiana Avenue Regional Detention Basin Project on Friday.
10/18/2024
Police Jury Appoints Dane Bolin Next Parish Administrator
At its Oct. 17 Regular Meeting, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury appointed Dane Bolin as Parish Administrator to replace retiring Administrator Bryan Beam. The appointment takes effect April 1, 2025.
10/17/2024 5:00 PM
Police Jury Holds Groundbreaking for New Animal Services Facilities
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, along with other parish and city officials, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center at 5500-A Swift Plant Road in Lake Charles.
10/08/2024
Expect Lane Closures on Old Highway 90 for Waterline Installation
Drivers should expect lane closures on Old Highway 90 from 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 for installation of potable waterlines adjacent to the roadway.
09/23/2024