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November 2025

Leftover Makeover

by Matt Dye After the Thanksgiving feast has ended and life begins to find its way back to normal, many of us are left with a plethora of leftovers and no idea what to do with them. (You can only make so many turkey sandwiches.) Luckily, the culinary students at […]

November 2025

Feast Mode: Uncorking the Best Thanksgiving Pairings

by Katelynn Mouton Thanksgiving is more than just a meal, it’s an all-day celebration of food, family and friendly debates over who makes the best dressing. From the first nibble of appetizers to the last slice of pie, and even a thoughtful bottle of spirits for your host or hostess, […]

November 2025

First Thanksgiving Checklist – A Guide to Being a Great Host

by Kerri Cooke Perhaps you’re a newlywed or you’ve just purchased your first home. Your dream has always been to play host. You’ve offered to hold Thanksgiving dinner at your place, but you don’t know how to go about it since you have no experience. Follow this checklist and you’ll […]

October 2025

FAMILY WORKS: The Myers Men at Acadian Brick & Stone

by Reagan Hooper Acadian Brick & Stone was founded and established in 2004 by Darriel Green in Lafayette, Louisiana. He set out to be more than just a brick supplier—he envisioned a company that could combine quality products with dependable service for South Louisiana. What began as a company with […]

October 2025

Have A Favorite Pop Culture Moment of 2025? Turn It Into your Halloween Costume!

by Kerri Cooke There are timeless costumes that are popular year in and year out. For example, Disney princesses, Spiderman and Scream are constants every year. Pop culture is a big indicator as to what costumes will be most popular. The choices in this story represent a recap of the […]

October 2025

The Eyes Have It: Think Twice Before You Accessorize for Halloween

by Kristy Como Armand Costume contact lenses can take your Halloween look from ordinary to otherworldly in seconds whether you’re going for glowing zombie eyes or feline pupils. But before you pop in those spooky lenses, eye care professionals urge you to consider the risks. Each year, the variety of […]

October 2025

2025 Halloween Guide: HAUNTED HAPPENINGS

It’s that time of year again—Giant skeletons are emerging from the grave and standing prominently in the front yards of the houses they’ve haunted all year, potions are being brewed by witches in old, cast-iron cauldrons and ghosts of criminals past are haunting local landmarks. Proceed with caution to find out how […]

October 2025

COOL JOBS: Cannon Creative – Lights, Camera, love: The Magic of Wedding Videography

by Katelynn Mouton Your wedding day will fly by in a blur of happy tears, laugher and once-in-a-lifetime moments, and while photos freeze these memories in beautiful stills, wedding videography brings them back to life. For local videographer Brady Cannon, of Cannon Creative—formerly known as Brady Cannon Films— documenting […]

October 2025

Couples Who Buy Together, Thrive Together: A First-Home Guide

by Reagan Hooper For many couples, planning a wedding or imagining the next chapter together naturally leads to daydreams about a first home. Turning that dream into reality takes more than just excitement— it requires preparation to make the process as smooth as possible. “Do your research,” says Tommy Eastman, […]