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August 2024

Easy, Breezy Outfits – The Enduring Appeal of Jumpsuits & Rompers

by Kerri Cooke Rompers and jumpsuits are a necessary staple in any woman’s closet. Whether you’re getting ready to picnic under some live oaks, attending a fall festival or going on a date, rompers and jumpsuits take the stress out of deciding what to wear. These all-in-one pieces are […]

August 2024

Style On The Go: A Boutique with a Side of Nostalgia

by Kerri Cooke Would you like to step back in time while shopping for modern, size-inclusive fashion? You might have passed by Ashli Waldrep’s Wardrobe Mobile Boutique at local events such as Mistletoe and Moss, Chuck Fest, Downtown at Sundown and Flea Fest. Waldrop also partners with businesses to […]

August 2024

Preserving Mobility: Moving Past Hip Pain

by Kristy Como Armand Your hips are at the center of your life. Not only are they located in the middle of your body, but you also count on them to hold you steady and give you the range of motion you need to keep up with the demands […]

August 2024

‘It’s Not a Job but a Way of Life’: Home Instead’s Elmer Johnson Wins Caregiver of the Year

by Kerri Cooke Elmer Johnson never expected to win the National Caregiver of the Year Award at the national Home Instead Convention in Nebraska last year. It still brings tears to her eyes after a bittersweet 2023. Johnson was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer but says her treatments never […]

August 2024

Making Medicare Simpler: Johnson Funeral Home Begins Consultations

by Kristy Como Armand After nearly 50 years of helping families make important decisions for themselves and their loved ones, Johnson Funeral Home has added Medicare consulting to the services they provide to the community. “Over the years of being a funeral director, I routinely meet with people who […]

August 2024

Looking Forward, Not Backwards: McNeese Building Clout

by Matt Dye When Gary Goff came to McNeese nearly three years ago, the expectations were high, but the reality of what he had to work with was overlooked. Coming off the success of a 22-3 stint at Valdosta State, many expected Goff to immediately take McNeese to new […]

August 2024

TIGER’S READY TO ROAR: LSU Eyeing a Comfortable Season

Brian Kelly looks immeasurably more comfortable going into his 3rd season as LSU’s head coach, coming off a year where LSU was No. 1 in total offense and finished with Jayden Daniels winning the Heisman. But things have changed. The college football playoffs have expanded from four to twelve teams […]

August 2024

‘I Will Survive’ – Predicting Another Middling Season for Saints

by Matt Dye This is a make-or-break season for the Saints, who have been floundering since Drew Brees and Sean Payton left the team in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The Saints made the playoffs four straight seasons, but have now missed out the past three, unable to find a spark. […]

August 2024

Happy, Healthy Pets: The Importance of Routine Care

by Kristy Como Armand Ensuring a long, healthy life for your pet involves more than just love and attention; it requires regular veterinary care. Pets, like humans, benefit significantly from health checkups and preventive measures. “Your pet cannot tell you if something is wrong – if they are in pain […]