February 2026
February 2026

A Steadier Spring: A Look Ahead at the Southwest Louisiana Real Estate Market

by Katelynn Mouton As Southwest Louisiana looks toward the spring real estate season, the market is showing signs of stability rather than dramatic swings according to Debbie Holt, Realtor with Century 21 Bono Realty.  “Nationally, buyers and sellers are adjusting to higher, but more predictable, interest rates, and that consistency […]
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February 2026
February 2026

Make Your New Year’s Resolution A Priority: How to Maintain Your Exercise Regime

Have you thought about how many times you have not honored your commitments to yourself? Have you considered how many times you have let yourself down or put yourself last?  Don’t get me wrong. There are things in our lives that are urgent and must take precedence. But how many […]
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February 2026
February 2026

New Year Skin Reset: Get your in 2026

by Kerry Andersen The start of a new year often inspires fresh goals, including healthier, more radiant skin. According to Kara Babaz, FNP-C, master injector at Williamson Cosmetic Center in Lake Charles, a true “New Year skin reset” isn’t about chasing trends or overhauling everything at once. It’s about intention, […]
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February 2026
February 2026

Monthly Made: Beauty and The Bath

Monthly Made is a new, monthly feature on local businesses and entrepreneurs who excel in making homemade and handmade items. This month, we feature Beauty & The Bath, a company by Heather Magee that offers a variety of personal hygiene and fun bath products for those who like to soak […]
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February 2026
February 2026

Color Me Impressed: How the Clothes in Our Closet Affect Mood

by Kerri Cooke Did you know there is a branch of psychology related to color? It details how color affects consumer behavior and mood. Some colors, such as red, elicit a strong emotional response in our brains. For example, the red on a stop sign or red lipstick on a […]
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February 2026
February 2026

Beyond the Produce: Bakers, Cooks and Crafters Share Their Creativity at the Charlestown Farmers Market

by Angie Kay Dilmore African Americans have a storied legacy of commerce in Southwest Louisiana. Consider the Ball and Price families and many others who weighed the risks, acted on their dreams and opened their business doors to eager customers. That same entrepreneurial spirit is still evident today, including at […]
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February 2026
February 2026

Family Works: The Ball Family

by Kerri Cooke The Ball family legacy in Lake Charles began with Reginald McWilliam Ball Sr. who grew up In Winnfield, Louisiana, before moving to Lake Charles. By the age of 18, he was already a business owner three times over.  His portfolio included two dance halls and a taxi […]
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February 2026
February 2026

First Person: Sean Ardoin

Sean Ardoin is a five-time Grammy-nominated Kreole Rock & Soul artist from Lake Charles, Louisiana. He’s also a Cannes Silver Dolphin Award winner for the documentary on Louisiana that he hosted called Amplify: Louisiana. He can most readily be found singing on stage while wearing his signature glasses.   You […]
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