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March 29, 2025, is Election Day in Louisiana. Incumbent Henry Guinn, long-time police juror Melvin Adams, and Chris Carrier are all hoping to claim the seat of mayor of Jennings for the next four years. We extended the opportunity to sit down with all three candidates to hear their visions for the city.

Voters go to the polls statewide on March 29 to decide some very important issues, and one of the big items on the ballot here in Southwest Louisiana is the race for Lake Charles mayor. Incumbent Mayor Nic Hunter is running for reelection against challengers Wilford Carter II, Marshall Simien Jr., James Steward and Khalid Taha. KPLC's Cynthia Arceneaux sat down with all five candidates vying for the top job in the city.

After the resignation and arrest of former mayor Misty Roberts Clanton, voters must now decide who will be the next leader of DeRidder, Louisiana. Four candidates are running to take that seat: Randy Larken, Mike Harper, Michael Harris and Danny Reynolds. KPLC's Halle Jefferson caught up with all four to learn more about them and their platforms.

There have been plenty of changes since President Donald Trump took office again, and more are on the way that could directly affect the economy and industry of Southwest Louisiana. Whether it's LNG or manufacturing, the Lake Area's economy has been fueled by industry for decades. KPLC's Morgan Babineaux sat down with LAIA Executive Director Jim Rock for his insight on what's next for our region.

As wildfires ravage Southern California, thousands of families have lost their homes, including some with Southwest Louisiana ties. Bridgette August is a Lake Charles native but has called Altadena, California, home for nearly 40 years. That home is now gone. Find this story on our website here.