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September 2022

Stop Being So (micro)Aggressive!

Stop Being So (micro)Aggressive! “You’re so well spoken!” “You manage like a man!” “Look at you, learning new tricks even if you are an ‘old dog’!” “I don’t even think of you as black.” All probably spoken with good intentions by people who don’t realize they are actually being insulting. […]

September 2022

Banners presents Rouge et Blanc

Banners presents Rouge et Blanc Southwest Louisiana’s premier annual wine and food event is back on the Quad on McNeese State University’s lovely campus. Rouge et Blanc takes place on September 8, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. General admission tickets went on sale August 5 and sold 80% of available tickets […]

September 2022

Recovery Spotlight: Pat’s of Henderson

Recovery Spotlight: Pat’s of Henderson by Matt Dye When Nicholas Perioux bought Pat’s of Henderson from his parents in 2019, he couldn’t imagine the hurdles and tribulations he would endure over the next three years, beginning with the pandemic that saw his business close for months. “I’m a very optimistic […]

September 2022

Area 337 a Latino Kitchen

Area 337 a Latino Kitchen story and photos by Angie Kay Dilmore In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we visited with Gus Garden, owner of the popular Latin restaurant, Area 337 in Lake Charles. arden was born and raised in Dominican Republic. In 2001, at the age of 14, […]

September 2022

First Person with Chef Amanda Cusey

First Person with Chef Amanda Cusey by Angie Kay Dilmore Earlier this year, when Amanda Cusey was asked to participate in the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, she never imagined at the end of that day, she’d wear the coveted crown. But wear it she did. Cusey is only the second woman […]

September 2022

Get Ready for Fall!

Get Ready for Fall! You know the familiar sensations. Evenings feel a bit shorter, mornings a tad cooler. There’s a different scent in the air that nips and whispers . . . autumn. Giddy with anticipation, we await warm, fuzzy sweaters, flames in the fireplace, gatherings of friends and family, […]

September 2022

New FDA-Approved Acne Laser Available at The Skin Studios

New FDA-Approved Acne Laser Available at The Skin Studios by Kristy Como Armand One of only 46 sites in the U.S. chosen for limited release of the AviClear acne treatment laser. AviClear, the first and only FDA-approved laser device to treat mild to severe acne is now available exclusively at […]

September 2022

Fall Denim Domination

Fall Denim Domination by Jody Marceaux With fall quickly rolling in, so are the cool, new trends in denim. We all rely on our denim to carry us from season to season, using the ever-changing trends to constantly revamp our wardrobes. One of the best ways to ensure a great […]

September 2022

Add Glamour to your Style with Hair Extensions

Add Glamour to your Style with Hair Extensions by Angie Kay Dilmore Hair extensions continue to be a go-to choice for women who long for long, lush locks. Options include clip-ins, keratin-bonded extensions, crown extensions, no-show beaded methods, and sew-ins that protect your natural hair. High quality hair extensions are […]