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New Courthouse Set to Transform Downtown | Lake Charles News
The Calcasieu Parish Judicial Complex is on schedule — set for completion by late 2027 or early 2028 — and will house ten courtrooms in over 100,000 square feet, finally bringing all judicial operations under one roof to boost efficiency. With zero accidents in over 260 days of construction, safety remains a top priority. The demolition of old buildings will dramatically reshape downtown, with changes that may only fully reveal themselves as the project nears finish. Meanwhile, Ward Four voters head to the polls Dec. 12, 2026, to decide on renewing a fire protection tax through 2037…
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