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March 2024

5 Simple Ways to Give Your Home Curb Appeal

Spring is the perfect time to give the outside of your home a fresh facelift. Even if you aren’t trying to sell your home, there’s a real benefit to enhancing and maintaining your home’s curb appeal. According to Lisa Thompson, REALTOR with Century 21 Bessette Realty, exterior upgrades consistently […]

March 2024

Get a Grip on Yard Pests

by Matt Dye As spring rolls into Southwest Louisiana, the climate is ideal for a variety of pests looking to stretch their legs on your property; the most common being Formosan termites, mosquitoes, ants, and roaches to name a few. But there are some measures you can take to […]

March 2024

Spring into a Beautiful Landscape

by Kristy Como Armand Spring at last . . . and there’s no time like the present to get your yard ready for the growing and blooming season.   Chad Everage with Landscape Management says the earlier you can invest some time and attention preparing your yard for spring, […]

March 2024

SCULPTING BEAUTY Achieve a Natural Look with Injectables

Hannah Grogan, FNP and Aesthetic Injector is gearing up to unveil her latest venture, The Sculptry, a revolutionary medical spa set to redefine beauty standards focusing on injectable neurotoxins, dermal fillers, biostimulators, threads, and cutting-edge laser and skincare technologies. The Sculptry marks a return to her passion for helping others […]

March 2024

Dress For the Fest Glitter, Sequins and Boho Details

by Kerri Cooke In SWLA, nothing beats a good festival. And for women, what to wear to a festival is often just as important as attending the event itself. The one rule you need to follow when dressing for a festival is to have fun. Feel free to try something […]

March 2024

The Arts Come Alive in Springtime

compiled by Angie Kay Dilmore Hold onto your cultural calendar because arts events are springing up all over the city! Here’s a round-up of exciting opportunities, from stages to museums. Lake Area Ballet Theatre (LABT) presents Alice in Wonderland, a full-length, family-friendly ballet that brings the wonderful world […]

March 2024

Chennault To Launch Even More Job-Creating Capacity

News last month of a $2.5 million federal grant is the latest example of how economic powerhouse Chennault International Airport is steamrolling into 2024. A center for economic diversity in SWLA, Chennault is a nationally recognized center of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul — everything from painting to high-end interior […]

March 2024

On the Radar for LAIA

Economic Benefits, Quality of Life, LNG, and Carbon Capture by Christine Fisher Local industries continue to experience tremendous growth as they produce ingredients for products used in everyday activities. As the umbrella organization designed to communicate between member industries and the community and government entities, Lake Area Industry Alliance (LAIA) […]

March 2024

Cool Jobs – Cameron Fultz A Backstage View of Festival Planning

by Katelynn Mouton From celebrating various industries to honoring the simple joy of living in Sportsman’s Paradise, nearly every weekend presents the opportunity to taste from every pot and dance the night away at a fair or festival. Before the first note is played or pot stirred, months of planning […]