July 2024

Keep Pets COOL in the Summer Heat

by Kristy Como Armand   The “dog days of summer” bring the hottest weather of the season. This period serves as a crucial reminder that pets are also susceptible to the Southwest Louisiana heat and humidity, facing an increased risk of heat stroke. “Pets will naturally seek methods to cool […]
July 2024

Summertime Boredom: Local Activities can Liven Your Life

by Kerri Cooke The summer often provides people with extra time in their schedules. But what do you do with those extra minutes or hours? July celebrates Anti-Boredom Month, so find a new hobby or pursue an old interest to keep your productive juices flowing. — FOOD — Cooking is […]
July 2024

FIRST PERSON with Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese State University President

It’s a brand new day at McNeese with a new president. As the 8th president in McNeese State University’s 85-year history, Dr. Wade Rousse takes on the leadership role at a time when the university is emerging from four challenging years following a historic series of natural disasters that devastated […]
July 2024

EDUCATION SUPERHEROES

While classroom teachers and administrators fortify the frontlines of any educational system, they don’t do their jobs alone. Schools would not be able to operate without the tireless efforts of their support staff. In this year’s Education Superheroes feature, we recognize the contributions of these quiet but vital staff members. […]
July 2024

The Local Banking Industry

While national and international banks get a lot of attention, more people are flocking to local banks conveniently placed within their communities. A 2024 report by the Wall Street Journal acknowledged that customers are moving their funds to local banks to get better rates and engage with bank staff. As […]
July 2024

The Bookshelf 

This month, we’re launching a new column called The Bookshelf, where we’ll feature one or two writers and their published books each month. For starters, we spotlight two Southwest Louisiana authors, Pamela Thibodeaux and Hannah Pettefer  Pamela S Thibodeaux has been writing romance novels since 1982 and has published 15 […]
July 2024

SAVE YOUR EYESIGHT BY Avoiding Digital Eye Strain  

Computer screens are everywhere you look, whether it’s at work, at play, from your desk, or from your couch. The daily workday demand of staring into a computer has created its own hazard: digital eye strain. It’s time to give your vision a health break.    Whether you’re an office-based […]
July 2024

Unlocking the Healing Power of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Shoulder Pain 

by Kristy Como Armand    Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an effective treatment for shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tears and labrum tears. It has emerged as an effective treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions.      Brett Cascio, MD, orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Cascio Sports & […]
June 2024

Ember Kicks Off Summer with Hot New Menu

story by Kristy Armand / photos by Shonda Manuel The new summer menu additions at Ember Grille & Wine Bar of L’Auberge Lake Charles are flaming hot – literally! The restaurant lives up to the title of Louisiana’s best modern American steakhouse with the introduction of the tableside Flaming Tomahawk. […]
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