October 2026

Fighting Breast Cancer is a Team Effort at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

A breast cancer diagnosis can change life in an instant, bringing questions, uncertainty and important decisions about what comes next. But advances in screening, diagnosis and treatment continue to give women more reason for hope,  particularly when breast cancer is detected early. About one in eight women in the United States […]
October 2026

Smoke & Barrel: Four Days of Bourbon, Barbecue & Unforgettable Good Times

Every November, Smoke & Barrel rolls back into town with the kind of energy only great bourbon, legendary barbecue and a killer soundtrack can create.  What started as a spark of an idea in the spring of 2018, along the banks of the Calcasieu River, has grown into Louisiana’s largest […]
October 2026

Surgical Options for Breast Cancer

by Kerri Cooke Having a doctor explain the results of a mammogram and what to expect during a biopsy immediately after finding an abnormality removes the waiting time for patients who would otherwise be waiting days or weeks to get clarity on their results. The “what ifs” and worry about […]
October 2026

Halloween Events

Now through October 31 (Fridays and Saturdays)  The Lost Hollows  Lines open at 6:00 p.m., trails open at sunset  $30 for general admission, $50 for fast pass  Closed toe shoes required  The largest outdoor haunt in the area, featuring a hayride and the terrifying Deadly Pines trail.    October 2-31  […]
October 2026

Cool Jobs: David James Hebert – Gulf Coast Shrimper

by Kerri Cooke David James Hebert has always loved being out of the water. Combine this with a passion with utilizing the natural resources that make Southwest Louisiana special, and it’s only natural that Hebert fell in love with commercial fishing.  “When I was a kid, my daddy would take […]
October 2026

Wonderfully Made: Intimate Fittings after Breast Surgery

by Madelaine Brauner Landry Breast cancer: these words strike confusion and dread into a patient’s heart when first uttered as a diagnosis. Emotions are compounded by the immediate need to make complex medical decisions. Advice and support are essential as they chart a path forward, moving from uncertainty to informed action.  Wonderfully […]
October 2026

Gulf Waters to the Lakefront: Utilizing Seafood for a Great Dining Experience

by Katelynn Mouton Gulf seafood, bold Louisiana flavors and the familiar tastes of Cajun and Creole cooking meet on the plate at Crying Eagle Lakefront, where Executive Chef Lyle Broussard draws his inspiration from the food and culture of Southwest Louisiana. From shrimp and crawfish to blue crab, oysters and […]
October 2026

Celebrate More. Stress Less. Start Saving for the Holidays Today.

The holidays should be a season of joy, family, generosity and creating memories—not a season of financial stress. Financial empowerment begins with helping customers make intentional choices with their money. One simple way to prepare for the holidays—and protect your budget—is by planning ahead with a Southwest Louisiana Credit Union […]
October 2026

Making Halloween More Inclusive: Milestones’ Trunk or Treat

For many families, Halloween is a time filled with costumes, candy, excitement and special moments.  It can be a night when children get to be creative, have fun and celebrate with others. But for children with autism or other special needs, Halloween can feel different, especially when traditional celebrations include […]
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