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May 2026

Churchman College Consulting Readies High School Students for Higher Education

Tracey Churchman operates Churchman College Consulting, which helps equip students to properly navigate the roadmap to college and future success. There are small and big actions students can take to improve their chances of being properly aligned with their future career paths. Churchman guides her clients along specialized steps to […]

May 2026

Mexican Restaurants in SWLA Offer Unique South-of the-Border Flavors for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond

From Traditional Taquerias to Trendy Cantinas and Cocinas Mexican Restaurants in SWLA Offer Unique South-of the-Border Flavors for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond by Angie Kay Dilmore As any foodie in Southwest Louisiana knows, the number of Mexican restaurants in the area has skyrocketed over the past decade. A quick online search […]

May 2026

SOWELA In Need of Instructors With Industry Experience

by Kerri Cooke As part of the U.S. energy corridor, Southwest Louisiana’s petrochemical and liquified natural gas operations continue to grow. With expansion comes the need for more highly trained and skilled workers. This need has spurred SOWELA Technical Community College to expand their industrial programs. However, Robert Null, dean […]

May 2026

Harnessing the Power of Peptides for Better Health

According to Dawn Hinton, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, MSCP, at Revitalized Health, peptide therapy is an exciting advancement in anti-aging and wellness medicine. These targeted therapies can address a variety of concerns and work synergistically to support your body’s natural healing processes. Peptides are small chains of amino acids, which are the […]

May 2026

Mother’s Day Spotlight: Community Mothers

Mother’s Day related spending is expected to reach an all-time high this year in the United States, a projected $38 billion, according to the National Retail Federation, with top categori es being dining out, flowers and jewelry. But Mother’s Day isn’t all about the gifts, it’s about the impact mothers have on our […]

May 2026

First Person: Dr. David Wallace

The Children’s Clinic of Southwest Louisiana is a place Gen X and Millennials fondly remember, and where children up until the current day still experience the compassionate care of doctors and nurses. One of the doctors on staff is Dr. David Wallace. When retirement rumors flew two years ago, parents […]

May 2026

GLP-1s & Volume Loss: How to Maintain a Healthy, Natural Look During Weight Loss

Choosing to lose weight—especially with the help of GLP-1 medications—is a meaningful step toward better health. These treatments can lead to significant, positive changes. But alongside those changes, there’s something many people don’t expect: shifts in facial volume and skin laxity. When weight comes off quickly, you don’t get to […]

May 2026

Think You Don’t Need Insurance in College? Think Again.

by Katelynn Mouton For many college students, insurance feels like a problem for later, but according to State Farm agent Jennifer Mabou, that mindset can be a costly mistake. From protecting laptops and personal belongings, to locking in affordable life insurance early, Mabou says the college years are actually one […]

May 2026

Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Women’s Health & Wellness 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage has gained quite a bit of attention over the past few years. As a licensed massage therapist for 21 years, Jann Corley, LMT, MLD-C, with Lymphatics & Massage of SWLA, LLC, wishes she had known its benefits sooner. What Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) […]