Megan Wyatt

The Advocate

Here's how much energy giants will pay for new Lake Charles bridge after past chemical spill The state quietly settled a lawsuit earlier this year with two petrochemical companies, records show

By: Megan Wyatt, Leslie Westbrook

of 10 The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge is pictured Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Lake Charles, La.

The Advocate

DeRidder transportation director fired over misappropriation of funds, audit says

By: Megan Wyatt

of 2 Patrons walk past businesses on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in downtown DeRidder. The Louisiana State Capitol, Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Baton Rouge.

NOLA.com

Westlake woman sentenced to 5 years in prison after shooting her boyfriend in the head

By: Megan Wyatt

Keri Buller Bradberry said the victim has given her more grace than she deserves and said she’s “the reason people go to therapy.”

The Advocate

Companies in charge of tolling, developing Lake Charles I-10 bridge had problems in Plaquemines

By: Courtney Pedersen, Megan Wyatt

of 7 The companies responsible for tolling once construction finishes on the new Interstate-10 Calcasieu River Bridge have been mired in

NOLA.com

Louisiana native and youngest Catholic bishop in the U.S. answers questions about food, faith

By: Izzy Wollfarth, Megan Wyatt

BY IZZY WOLLFARTH and MEGAN WYATT | Staff writers of 2 Lake Charles native, Most Rev. Robert Boxie III , 46, is the youngest Catholic bishop in the U.S.

NOLA.com

How a Lake Charles native became the youngest Catholic bishop in America

By: Megan Wyatt

of 9 Washington, D.C. — He was preparing a homily for evening Mass at Howard University when the call came in.

The Advocate

As LNG booms in coastal Louisiana, some warn about proposal's effects on migratory birds

By: Megan Wyatt

of 12 Bird enthusiast John Parker looks out over a wetland area along Hwy. 82 toward an LNG facility construction site Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Cameron Parish.

NOLA.com

As LNG booms in coastal Louisiana, some warn about proposal’s effects on migratory birds

By: Megan Wyatt

Louisiana’s coastal chenier habitat, a vital stop for millions of migratory birds crossing the Gulf, could be impacted by the LNG boom in Cameron Parish.

NOLA.com

As LNG booms in coastal Louisiana, proposal in Cameron prompts concerns about migratory birds

By: Megan Wyatt

Louisiana’s coastal chenier habitat, a vital stop for millions of migratory birds crossing the Gulf, could be impacted by the LNG boom in Cameron Parish.

The Advocate

Data center planned for north of Lake Charles, developer confirms. Here's what we know.

By: Megan Wyatt

The gated entrance to a proposed data center property on North Perkins Ferry Road is pictured Friday, September 4, 2026, in Moss Bluff, an unincorporated suburb north of Lake Charles, La.