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LDWF Officials Attend Sneak Peek Tour of Port Wonder Construction Site

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2 years ago

February 26, 2024

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LDWF Officials Attend Sneak Peek Tour of Port Wonder Construction Site

Construction is progressing on Port Wonder, an innovative, state-of-the-art facility in Lake Charles.

LDWF Secretary Madison D. Sheahan (right) listens as LDWF Biologist Manager Heather David (left) provides an update on construction.

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter (right) talks with LDWF Secretary Madison D. Sheahan and LDWF Assistant Secretary of Fisheries Ryan Montegut (from left) Biologist Manager Heather David and Biologist Program Manager Danica Williams.

“Amazing.” “Innovative.” “Awesome.” Those are some of the words used by visitors to describe the Children’s Museum and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Nature and Science Center at Port Wonder in Lake Charles during a sneak peek media tour Saturday morning with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) executives and city officials.

Construction of the 23,000-square-foot facility along the Lake Charles waterfront beside I-10 on North Lakeshore Drive is ongoing, with an anticipated opening date this summer. Port Wonder will incorporate two distinct elements – the Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana, which is relocating to Port Wonder, and a new 5,500-square-foot Nature and Science Center to be operated by LDWF.

“With the completion of Port Wonder rapidly approaching, excitement is building in the community for the day the doors open on this state-of-the-art attraction,” said Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter. “We are proud of what we are creating on our Lakefront and are thankful for our partnership with LDWF. This is a transformative project that will offer residents and visitors a world-class children’s museum and science and nature center.”

The Nature and Science Center will feature approximately 15,000 gallons of aquaria including aquatic species from the freshwater bayous of Louisiana to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors will be able to interact with different hands-on exhibits to learn more about LDWF’s fisheries programs and the natural resources LDWF is tasked to manage and conserve.

LDWF officials touring the facility Saturday include Secretary Madison D. Sheahan and Assistant Secretary of Fisheries Ryan Montegut. Tours were led by LDWF Biologist Program Manager Danica Williams and LDWF Biologist Manager Heather David.

“Thank you to Mayor Nic Hunter, the Children’s Museum of Lake Charles, and to our Biologists Heather and Danica, for a great tour of the Port Wonder facility,” Sheahan said. “We are proud to partner with the City of Lake Charles in bringing this fun and educational experience to Louisiana and especially to the children, the future hunters and fishers of our state. We look forward to its opening and the ways in which this facility will show visitors all that our Sportsman’s Paradise has to offer.”

The LDWF Nature and Science Center at Port Wonder is funded in part through the Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group (TIG), with dollars provided to help compensate the public for lost recreational use opportunities due to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and associated response activities.

LDWF Secretary Madison D. Sheahan (right) visits with LDWF Biologist Manager Heather David (left) and Biologist Program Manager Danica Williams.

The original plan called for creation of a science center and education complex to be built on LDWF land in Lake Charles. The project expanded to include relocating the Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana to create a single site offering enhanced opportunities for the public to play and learn in one centralized location placed near other recreational amenities, such as the Lake Charles waterfront and city parks.

In addition to the indoor attractions, Port Wonder will feature numerous outdoor entertainment options including walking trails, an ADA-compliant fishing pier and seating, a variety of native plants, and covered areas for outdoor events and activities.

For LDWF Nature and Science Center exhibit information contact Heather David at hdavid@wlf.la.gov. For information about the Children’s museum, contact Executive Director Allyson Montgomery at allyson@swlakids.org.

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State Treasurer John Fleming accuses Jeff Landry of interfering in Louisiana Senate race

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March 4, 2026

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State Treasurer John Fleming accuses Jeff Landry of interfering in Louisiana Senate race

BATON ROUGE (KNOE) – Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming is accusing Governor Jeff Landry of interfering with the state Senate race, which Fleming is a part of.

Fleming took to social media to accuse Landry of working “behind the scenes” to get Congresswoman Julia Letlow elected to the Senate.

According to Fleming, Dr. Ralph Abraham offered him the position of Deputy Director of the CDC shortly before announcing he was stepping down. Fleming said he politely declined.

A week later, news broke that Abraham is now leading Letlow’s Senate campaign.

“We know that Jeff has been heavily lobbying the Trump campaign team for the endorsement, he is pressuring the Republican Party of Louisiana and the Republican Executive Committees to support and endorse Letlow as well,” Fleming wrote on Facebook. “And, he is personally calling his donors to raise big money to save the Letlow campaign.

Landry formally endorsed Letlow for the U.S. Senate on March 4. Letlow also has the endorsement of President Donald Trump.

“We need a warrior who stands with the President to Make America Great. And there’s no greater warrior than a Louisiana mom,” Landry wrote on Facebook.

Fleming continued his commentary, asking when Landry will stop interfering with the state’s Senate race.

“Who is best to decide who represents you in Washington? Jeff Landry, or YOU?” Fleming asked.

Also in the heated race is incumbent Bill Cassidy, M.D.

Party primary elections in Louisiana are set for May 16, 2026.

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Louisiana Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for March 3, 2026

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13 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 3, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 3 drawing

07-21-53-54-62, Mega Ball: 16

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 3 drawing

6-8-3

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 3 drawing

3-6-7-4

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Winning Pick 5 numbers from March 3 drawing

0-8-3-2-0

Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.

By mail, follow these instructions:

Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.

Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:

Louisiana Lottery Headquarters

555 Laurel Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:

555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.

When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Louisiana editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Brother of Louisiana mayor accused of raping 16-year-old has a hauntingly similar criminal past

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March 3, 2026

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Brother of Louisiana mayor accused of raping 16-year-old has a hauntingly similar criminal past

The brother of Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts — accused of raping her son’s teenage friend — is facing child sex crimes of his own.

Brandon Lee Roberts, 39, was accused of raping a teen girl and assaulting a young woman over the course of several years, KALB reported.

Brandon Lee Roberts, 39, is accused of raping a teen girl and assaulting a young woman over the course of several years. Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office

The alleged sexual abuse began when one of the victims was as young as 13, according to Beauregard Parish Sheriff Mark Herford.

He was arrested in October.

Booking photo of Misty Clanton Roberts. — Brandon’s sister, Misty, the ex-mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, allegedly raped her son’s teenage friend. AP

That comes years after his big sister – ex-mayor of DeRidder, 43-year-old Misty Roberts – allegedly got hot and heavy with her son’s 16-year-old friend at a drunken party at their home.

Roberts was allegedly caught in the tryst by her own kids.

She was arrested months later, and is currently on trial for rape charges.

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