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January 2025

HEALTHCARE UPDATE: Don’t Let the Office Bug Catch You This Winter

by Kristy Como Armand Computer viruses aren’t the only type of virus you have to worry about in the workplace. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) doesn’t keep statistics on how common it is for co-workers to spread viruses within the office setting, numerous studies have found […]

January 2025

Adventure Awaits!! National Plan A Vacation Day

January 30 marks National Plan for Vacation Day and Visit Lake Charles encourages everyone to celebrate and take the opportunity to plan an adventure with loved ones, schedule time off to explore local attractions, or invite friends and family to visit Southwest Louisiana during 2025. Celebrated annually on the last […]

January 2025

Top 6 Tips to Plan Your Next Trip

Whether you’re looking to fly across the globe, sail to exotic destinations or take a road trip close to home, local travel professionals can help you plan the perfect vacation. “Why spend four weeks planning your one-week vacation?” says Tina Higgins, owner of Cruise Planners in Lake Charles. “A travel […]

January 2025

From New Orleans to India: International Mardi Gras Traditions

by Kerri Cooke While New Orleans might be best known for Mardi Gras, the holiday is celebrated around the world under different iterations. Mardi Gras celebrations can be found under the guise of Carnival, Pancake Day and Martedi Grasso. The largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of the United States is […]

January 2025

New Year Resolutions for your Bank Account

It’s 2025 and confetti from that New Year’s party is still stuck in your hair, but it’s time to get serious and tackle those financial resolutions you’ve been talking about for years. After surviving frantic holiday expenses, the worst thing you can hear is “Just spend less money.” First Federal […]

January 2025

Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s Color of the Year Links Dessert with Fashion Forecasts

by Kerri Cooke Chocolate brown is THE color of winter 2024/2025. While brown is always a staple color in a timeless wardrobe, it tends to come in second to black. And while shades of camel and khaki are relatively common, all shades of browns are entering the limelight. This is […]

January 2025

First Person: David J. Faulk – Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, curator/director

In October of last year, the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu officially broke ground on its new, nearly 8,000-square-foot home at 641 Enterprise Boulevard in the historic Nellie Lutcher District. Designed by local architect Jeff Kudla and being built by Gunter Construction, this project marks another major step toward revitalizing this historic area, […]

January 2025

Fueling Your Body for Better Health

There are so many aspects to brain health and healthy living — from exercise and socialization to nutrition and medications and supplements. One of the important factors in long term health and wellness is prioritizing a balanced, nutritious diet. What you eat can affect everything from your energy levels and […]

January 2025

Why You Need An Annual Insurance Check-in

by Taylor Trahan Henry As we step into 2025, financial resolutions are top of mind for many. While budgeting and saving often take center stage, making your insurance portfolio a key part of your financial strategy is equally important. Insurance is more than a necessary expense—it’s a vital tool for […]