🌱 How will Westlake’s Lake Charles shutdown ripple through local jobs?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Westlake’s Lake Charles shutdown ripple through local jobs?
• What’s next after the Lake Charles Little Theatre comes down?
• Why a Lake Charles nightclub shooting led to more arrests later

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.
• Wednesday: A few morning showers, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Roundup: Wireless wars / Westlake Chemical / Delayed economic data (businessreport.com) — Hundreds of Lake Charles chemical workers face looming job losses as Westlake prepares to shut down several local vinyl chloride, chlor-alkali, and styrene units this month as part of a broader North American restructuring. The brief also notes intensifying national wireless carrier battles and delayed federal economic data releases that could affect how businesses and investors read the broader economy.
   

2. Lake Charles Little Theatre demolition marks end of era as company plans new venue (kplctv.com) — Demolition has begun on the longtime Lake Charles Little Theatre building on Enterprise Boulevard, closing a nearly 40-year chapter for local performers and audiences. As the group nears its 100th anniversary, board members are planning a new, better-equipped venue in Lake Charles and preparing a fundraising campaign to build their next permanent home.
   

3. Firearm discharged inside local nightclub (americanpress.com) — Deputies say a firearm was discharged inside a Lake Charles nightclub on Common Street early Saturday, leading to the arrest of a Texas man on multiple weapons charges. Follow-up search warrants at a Stingray Drive home in Lake Charles resulted in two more arrests on drug and weapons counts; no injuries were reported and the investigation continues.
   

4. Wreaths Across America ceremony held at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery (americanpress.com) — Lake Charles families traveled to the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings to honor their loved ones during the Wreaths Across America ceremony, joining hundreds of volunteers from across the region. Residents like Patty Palmer and Anne Boudreaux placed wreaths on the graves of their veteran husbands, reflecting on sacrifice, remembrance, and how the annual event keeps local veterans’ stories alive for future generations.
   

5. Cowgirls fall to Demons (americanpress.com) — McNeese State’s Cowgirls, representing Lake Charles, suffered a tough 65-58 home loss to Northwestern State after going scoreless in the final 2:32. Despite strong nights from Dakota Howard and Jalencia Pierre, late free throws and a key three-pointer sealed the upset, leaving head coach Ayla Guzzardo frustrated but focused on regrouping before conference play resumes.
   

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Monday December 22

• 2025 Ribbon Cutting: 7Brew Coffee
  SWLA Chamber of Commerce , 4711 Nelson Rd. , Lake Charles
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Come Write In
  Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Sulphur Regional Branch , 1160 Cypress St , Sulphur
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Iowa Story Time
  Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Iowa Branch , 109 S Thompson Ave , Iowa
  10:30 am
• Hayes Fall Story Time
  Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Hayes Branch , 7709 Perier St , Hayes
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Ugly Sweater Makeover Party
  Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Iowa Branch , 109 S Thompson Ave , Iowa
  4:00 pm
• Moss Bluff Middle vs F K White Middle School
  Moss Bluff Middle School , 297 Park Rd , Moss Bluff
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Hayes Holiday Party
  Calcasieu Parish Public Library: Hayes Branch , 7709 Perier St , Hayes
  3:30 pm
• Sulphur Food Distribution- Our Lady of LaSalette
  602 N Claiborne St , Sulphur
  3:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Jingle Bell Jamboree
  West Cal Arena , 401 Arena Rd , Sulphur

Monday December 22

• 2025 Ribbon Cutting: 7Brew Coffee
  SWLA Chamber of Commerce , 4711 Nelson Rd. , Lake Charles
  1:00 pm
• Seasonal Art Camps
  1679 Tan Tara Cir , Lake Charles
  6:00 pm
• WCA Boys Varsity Basketball @ Hackberry
  1390 School St , Hackberry
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey, everyone!
  I WANT EVERYONE HAVE BLESSED HOLIDAYS MERRY CHRISTMAS AN HAPPY NEW BESAFE BE BLESSED May your holidays sparkle with moments of love, laughter, and… (Nextdoor Goosport)
• Do u need your gutters cleaned out with all these leaves falling?
  Here’s a job I did today, they were pretty full. Before and after pictures of the work. Pm me if u would like a quote. (Nextdoor University Dr)

• Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift in Lake Charles. Apply here.
• Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Lake Charles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Charles here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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