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July 2026

Monthly Made: Bertrand’s Cajun Mop Sauce

Paul Bertrand started making his Cajun Mop Sauce 15 years ago. At the beginning he just offered it for purchase at the local farmers’ market. Then people encouraged him to take business one step further by saying “you should be selling it in stores.” Betrand founded his company in March […]

July 2026

Family Works: Paul’s Rib Shack

by Katelynn Mouton For many Southwest Louisiana residents, their first taste of Paul’s Rib Shack came from a food truck parked at a local festival. But according to Hannah Pettefer Sutherland, marketing leader for the family-owned restaurant and daughter of owner Paul Pettefer, the story began years before the business […]

July 2026

Celebrate America with BBQ this July!

by Matt Dye With summer in full swing and America’s 250th birthday in the air, there’s nothing more American than sitting down and enjoying some smokey BBQ and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Luckily, in SWLA, there are options aplenty wherever you reside on the I-10 line. If you were to throw a […]

July 2026

First Person: Bishop Robert Boxie III

Bishop Robert Boxie III – Bishop-Elect for the Diocese of Washington by Kerri Cooke Southwest Louisiana hearts swell with pride when one of our own leaves the area and realizes success. Excited locals will bring up a story and proclaim, “He is from Sulphur,” or “She is from Jennings.” Father […]

June 2026

The Silent Health Risks Men Too Often Ignore

by Kristy Como Armand Many of the most serious health conditions affecting men develop quietly, often without obvious symptoms until significant damage has already occurred. From heart disease and diabetes to certain cancers and high blood pressure, these “silent diseases” can progress for years unnoticed, making them especially dangerous for […]

June 2026

Father’s Day Spotlight

It is common knowledge that Father’s Day plays second fiddle to Mother’s Day, but that’s not because fathers are less important or deserve less. In fact, the disparity in spending is due to the public usually giving higher priced items such a jewelry to mom, while buying dad some cheaper […]

June 2026

MONTHLY MADE: SowFlow Toothpaste Tablets

Chew on This! Sean Hager experienced a series of setbacks that led him to create an innovative dental care product. Sow Flow Toothpaste Tablets offer a brand new way to brush your teeth. by Angie Kay Dilmore In 2020, Sean Hager was enjoying life as a campground host in […]

June 2026

The Rise of Male Grooming: Steps to Take Before a Night Out

by Kerri Cooke Business is booming for men’s grooming tools and products. With increased awareness of skincare, beard maintenance and even makeup, profits are soaring across the board. Men are influenced by social media as much as women are and are also are acting on suggestions given by the women […]

June 2026

CALCASHOUT: From Landline Ring-Downs to a Parishwide Communications Hub

Long before smartphones, apps and instant alerts became part of everyday life, Calcasieu Parish relied on a much simpler way to reach its residents. Calcashout began as a landline ring-down system, designed to deliver urgent messages directly to households when it mattered most. It was a practical solution for its […]