December 2025

Shop Leauxcal Southwest Louisiana – Sponsored by Lakeside Bank

This Christmas season, the heart of our community can be found in its small businesses. They bring joy, character and local flavor to holiday celebrations while playing a key role in keeping Southwest Louisiana strong and connected. Their impact extends far beyond storefronts, shaping the vitality and resilience of the […]
December 2025

Just Imagine SWLA: From Vision to Action – Just Imagine SWLA’s 2025 Year in Review

As 2025 comes to a close, Southwest Louisiana can look back on a year marked by steady progress, community collaboration and meaningful investment in the places we call home. From major developments in downtown Lake Charles to student-led improvements in Sulphur, each milestone reflects the shared vision behind Just Imagine SWLA: creating […]
December 2025

Nonprofit Impact: Families Helping Families

Featuring: Families Helping Familiesof Southwest Louisiana Assisting Those With Disabilities Since 1992  Susah Riehn is the executive director of Families Helping Families SWLA. She began working for the organization the year of its conception in 1992 and acquired her current position in 2023. In this installment of Nonprofit Impact, we hear […]
December 2025

Good Samaritans

Good Samaritans—those people in the community who are always doing a good deed. Their mission is service. They desire to make the world a better place. They fill a need in the community that would go unfulfilled without them.   This year, Thrive spotlights three individuals who are making a […]
December 2025

Family Works: Roach Law Firm

The Roach Law Firm, officially incorporated as Larry A. Roach, Inc., traces its roots back to 1959, when the late Larry A. Roach, Sr. opened his doors for business in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The firm began humbly at 2917 Ryan Street, its current location, operating from a small cement and […]
December 2025

Pamper & Polish: Pedicures and Healing Your Inner Self

by Kerry Andersen Cozymaxxing is a viral trend that’s easy to embrace.  It’s the practice of actively engaging in self-care and intentionally creating a comfortable and calming environment to counteract the burnout that comes with constant productivity in our hustle culture. The next time you are tempted to carve out […]
December 2025

Glam & Styled: Indulge in Relaxation at Be Still Salon & Spa

by Kerri Cooke We’re so used to going to different places to receive various self-care services, but what if everything you wanted was all in one place?  Enter Be Still Salon & Spa.  Founded by Marietta Laughlin, the business was originally a place where pregnant women in Sulphur could go […]
December 2025

Beauty & Renewal: The Ultimate Skincare Gift Guide for Every Age

by Katelynn Mouton When it comes to gift giving, few gifts feel as personal or as transformative as those centered on beauty and renewal. With influencer culture now shaping so many skincare decisions, cutting through the noise to understand who truly needs what and at what stage of life has […]
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