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October 2025

Wish Upon a Wedding Dress – Choose the Right Boutique for a Seamless Experience

by Kerri Cooke While many women have a general idea of what they want to look for in a wedding dress and gain inspiration after seeing pictures of celebrity dresses, there are others who have absolutely no idea where to start when shopping. Regardless of which category a future bride […]

October 2025

Flashing Your Engagement Ring? The Wedding Band is Just as Essential

by Kerri Cooke Once you’ve accepted a proposal and received an engagement ring—Jason Murphy of Nederland Jewelers says a yellow gold solitaire ring is most popular—it’s time to shop for wedding bands, especially if the engagement ring didn’t come as a set. Browsing styles together can be a great bonding […]

October 2025

Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Industry

by Haley Armand Tarasiewicz Earlier this year, high school seniors from across Southwest Louisiana gathered at the West Cal Event Center for the Lake Area Industry Alliance’s (LAIA) second annual SWLA Women in Industry event. The program, designed to connect young women with leaders in traditionally male-dominated fields, offered hands-on […]

October 2025

Leading Ladies In Business – Sponsored by The Chamber SWLA

The modern woman has much more autonomy than anyone would’ve dreamed a few centuries ago. It was only in 1974 that women could own a credit card in their own name in the United States. Barely more than a hundred years ago, in 1920, women were granted the legal right […]

October 2025

Keeping Medical Data Private: Tips from Lake Charles Memorial on How to Protect Sensitive Data

by Kerri Cooke When it comes to your healthcare data, you expect that information to remain private and confidential. But that doesn’t mean scammers are not actively after your medical records for the details they can provide, such as social security numbers and birth dates. Steve Stanic, chief information officer […]

October 2025

Common SCAMS That Target Your Bank Account

If you’ve ever received a phone call from someone claiming to be your long-lost cousin, a prince in a faraway country or the IRS demanding payment in gift cards—congratulations! You’ve met a scammer. And trust us, they’re not nearly as clever as they think they are. First Federal Bank of […]

October 2025

The Invisible Shield: Understanding Cybersecurity in a Connected World

by Katelynn Mouton With every click of a mouse, swipe of a screen and a login, a digital footprint is left behind. From ransomware attacks on businesses to phishing scams landing in inboxes daily, cybersecurity is no longer just a concern for tech experts. It’s an essential layer of protection […]

October 2025

Cough, Fever, Fatigue? Which Bug is Bugging You? A Guide To Seasonal Respiratory Illnesses

by Kristy Como Armand Each year, the fall and winter months bring an increase in respiratory illnesses, and with it, questions and concerns about how to recognize and manage symptoms. “Even before the emergence of COVID, it could be difficult during flu season for people to know if their respiratory […]

October 2025

How to Beat Breast Cancer Before it Starts

by Kerri Cooke “Prevention is better than treatment,” Dr. Niazy Selim, Selim Surgery Center, says of breast cancer. There are a few different ways to reduce your risk of the disease, including losing weight, having a pregnancy, nursing an infant and living a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Selim specializes in bariatric […]