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Meet The Author
Aubrey Caldwell

Born and raised in Southwest Louisiana, Aubrey is true Lake Charles to her core. A double graduate of McNeese State University with a BS in Management and an MBA, she brings big passion and even bigger energy to her role at Visit Lake Charles. Growing up playing sports and attending every festival she could get to, spotlighting the thrill of Louisiana’s Playground comes naturally. Whether she’s hyping up major sporting events, scouting the best local eats, or finding new ways to showcase SWLA’s charm, she’s all about helping visitors experience this region like a local. Off the clock, you can catch Aubrey living her best life: indulging in a big tray of crawfish, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and hanging with her corgi, Foxie.

Where Champions Are Crowned | May 2025

You know what time of year it is - as the weather heats up, sports in Southwest Louisiana do too! Welcome to Louisiana's Playground, where adrenaline-rushing sports and the beautiful weather creates the perfect balance! On May 2–3, the LHSAA State Softball Tournament returns to North Frasch Park…

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Where Champions are Crowned January 2025

Start the New Year with Excitement in Southwest Louisiana! January in Southwest Louisiana is packed with action, energy, and plenty of reasons to get out and celebrate our competitive spirit. From cheering courtside at McNeese men's and women’s basketball games to experiencing the thrill of the…

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Where Champions Are Crowned February 2024

Only a month into 2024, and we’re already making history in Louisiana’s Playground. McNeese men’s basketball is on fire, with the longest winning streak in the country! That’s right, I’ll say it again, your Lake Charles McNeese Cowboys have the longest winning streak in the country, meaning no one…

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Where Champions Are Crowned January 2024

Louisiana’s Playground- Let’s play! It’s time to dribble, swing, throw, run, tackle, and cast into all the sporting events 2024 has to offer. With new and exciting sports opportunities for everyone to immerse themselves, the new year brings a new meaning to calling the lake area the “Sports Capital…

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