LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC)- KPLC 7 Stormteam meteorologists will be on site with the National Weather Service and Entergy for this year's Hurricane Expo at the Prien Lake Mall on Saturday.

The purpose of the expo is to provide information about evacuations, warning systems and as a bonus, the team will be giving away door prizes that will help residents stay prepared during cases of severe weather and emergencies.

Staying prepared and being informed is one of the most important pieces of knowledge for the public as we move forward this season.

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Division of Engineering and Public Works has announced that Marcantel Road, one mile north of Route 66 at 2nd Bridge, will be closed through June 3. The road was originally scheduled to be closed through May 20.

The road will be closed to all through traffic in both lanes. This road closure is necessary for bridge repairs. 

Motorists are encouraged to detour via Hwy 27 North and Hwy 27 South.

The following is a news release from the Sulphur Police Department:

The Sulphur Police Department has reported that on May 9, officers of the department investigated two traffic accidents reporting no injuries and issued ten traffic citations.

Officers also responded to several other incidents resulting in three arrests: