Morgan Babineaux
Gray Television Future Focus Intern
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Morgan was born and raised in Cajun Country, growing up in Crowley. She is a student at McNeese State, where she majors in Mass Communication with a Journalism concentration. She will graduate in May ‘24. Her love for news began at a very young age when she would stand in front of the TV and pretend to be a reporter. Her dreams solidified once she fell in love with writing.
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Several delicious foods that are safe for humans may not be so safe for your four-legged friends.
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Following the results, Jeff Davis Sheriff-Elect Kyle Miers tells 7NEWS he’s ready to hit the ground running.
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Several Mardi Gras krewes gathered at Coolers on Ryan Street to host a toy drive in memory of Buddy “Russ” Conrad.
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Dozens of volunteers from Phillips 66 and the Calcasieu Council on Aging delivered Thanksgiving meals right to the doors of over one hundred seniors in the Lake Area.
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A potentially-deadly illness in dogs has been spreading across many states.
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Her dream was to own a bakery, but never did she think she would be featured in a magazine she had been reading since childhood.
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Residents in one Lake Charles neighborhood are filled with concern as their water has not been clear for close to a year now.
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Most of Southwest Louisiana put their shopping shoes on this weekend, but what about the ones putting on their selling shoes?
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A shredding event was put on by AARP of Louisiana to protect against identity theft.
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Veterans from around Southwest Louisiana gathered at the Lake Charles Event Center for a day of celebration.
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Both candidates mentioned drugs when asked about the main issue facing their parish, but say it’s not their only focus.
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What would you do with $20,000? One Sulphur family answered this question without hesitation – give it all back to the community.
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The Louisiana Public Affairs Research Council provides a detailed look at each amendment in each election.
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Veteran’s Day is less than a week away but today in East Beauregard those who’ve served are being honored.
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Cajun music sings in the hearts of many in Southwest Louisiana and seven people were inducted into the Cajun French Music Hall of Fame Sunday.
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Teachers were able to get hands-on training all about energy at Lake Charles Boston Academy.
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Battle of the Bows is a competition that is meant to spread the gift of Cajun music.
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The Houston River Fire Department presented a safety fun day for children of all ages.
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The second annual Pumpkin Chunkin event was held at North Beach.
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For the first time, two South Beauregard High students will be representing their school in New York in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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The McNeese Rec Department partnered up with Louisiana State Police to host a car seat safety event.
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Residents were able to drop their old medications off no questions asked without even getting out of their vehicles.
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One of the most famous fictional detectives had a new lead and can only solve the crime with the help of people just like you.
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More than 300 collegiate athletes will be representing 13 universities this weekend at the McNeese rodeo.
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LaGrange students have been hard at work for making a short film about the importance of choices.
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A very special tribute was held this morning in Jennings.
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Today kicks off the first day of a week’s worth of homecoming events at McNeese.
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Saturday morning was filled with announcements of park enhancements around the city from Mayor Nic Hunter.
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Some local neighborhoods are on high alert after several reports of coyote sightings.
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Friday the 13th and black cats have been associated with each other for centuries, but is there really anything to be scared of?
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Josh Lewis and incumbent Mark Abraham are the two candidates on the ballot for state senate in District twenty-five.
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Three Democrats – Kevin Guidry, Franklin Lewis and incumbent Rep. Wilford Carter Sr. – are all competing for the state representative seat in District 34, which covers the eastern portion of Lake Charles.
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The Southern Area Red Team moved out this morning and the Southern Area Blue Incident Management Team moved in.
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Over the past couple months, Lake Charles Pitbull Rescue, as well as many other shelters in the area, have been dealing with an issue they’re bringing awareness to with a car show.
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Bill Milner grew up on the Neches River, and while out on his jet ski, he made the discovery of a lifetime – five World War I-era ships.
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“But who would’ve thought, because of Laura, that we actually gained three substations instead of losing them,” Sheriff Johnson said.
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How are you celebrating this Labor Day weekend?
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The Southern Area Incident Management Team will continue to keep the public informed through their Facebook page and website.
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Starting today and continuing through this Labor Day weekend, hunters around the state will be able to take advantage of tax-free shopping.
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To bee or not to bee? That’s the question that a class of McNeese students is looking to answer.
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During these times of distress, churches from around Southwest Louisiana and beyond are donating their time to first responders and evacuees.
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Most of the evacuated animals are currently being housed at the Beauregard Covered Arena.
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As fires plague much of Southwest Louisiana, smoke fills the skies of surrounding towns. The hazy skies bring a lower air quality, putting some residents at risk.
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Local fire departments are pleading with residents in Southwest Louisiana to be extra careful.
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Ranchers around the area are urged to pay extra attention to their animals during this record-breaking heat.
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The Vernon Parish Sherriff’s Office tells 7NEWS that there have been 52 different fires that have been investigated since the burn ban began on July 5.
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Could the seating arrangements in your child’s classroom affect how they are learning?
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There are many words that can describe Ben Terry, but for little brother Chris, Ben was a friend and a role model.
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The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks initiative teamed up with State Farm and numerous other community partners for a Youth First Responders Day.
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