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May 2026

Healthy Vegetables You Might Encounter on Cinco de Mayo

by Kerri Cooke No holiday is complete without food, and no Cinco de Mayo is complete without a big portion of Mexican food. All cuisines can have a reputation for being unhealthy but choose dishes with the right ingredients and you can still get your vitamins while splurging on calories. […]

May 2026

Have Confidence in What You Wear

by Kerri Cooke “Confidence is the best fashion accessory.” —Vivienne Westwood Clothes can make or break our confidence. Lauren Monroe, of Mimosa Boutique, says, “When you feel good about how you look, you can feel good about so many other things and that feeling translates into all areas of life.” […]

May 2026

2026 Summer Camps & Activities

With a plethora of options in Southwest Louisiana, stop boredom before it starts by enrolling your child in a summer camp. There’s one for every child, with interests ranging from music, culinary arts and sports. GENERAL City of Lake Charles Epic Adventure Summer Camp DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: MAY 2 June 1-July […]

May 2026

Churchman College Consulting Readies High School Students for Higher Education

Tracey Churchman operates Churchman College Consulting, which helps equip students to properly navigate the roadmap to college and future success. There are small and big actions students can take to improve their chances of being properly aligned with their future career paths. Churchman guides her clients along specialized steps to […]

May 2026

Mexican Restaurants in SWLA Offer Unique South-of the-Border Flavors for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond

From Traditional Taquerias to Trendy Cantinas and Cocinas Mexican Restaurants in SWLA Offer Unique South-of the-Border Flavors for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond by Angie Kay Dilmore As any foodie in Southwest Louisiana knows, the number of Mexican restaurants in the area has skyrocketed over the past decade. A quick online search […]

May 2026

SOWELA In Need of Instructors With Industry Experience

by Kerri Cooke As part of the U.S. energy corridor, Southwest Louisiana’s petrochemical and liquified natural gas operations continue to grow. With expansion comes the need for more highly trained and skilled workers. This need has spurred SOWELA Technical Community College to expand their industrial programs. However, Robert Null, dean […]

May 2026

Harnessing the Power of Peptides for Better Health

According to Dawn Hinton, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, MSCP, at Revitalized Health, peptide therapy is an exciting advancement in anti-aging and wellness medicine. These targeted therapies can address a variety of concerns and work synergistically to support your body’s natural healing processes. Peptides are small chains of amino acids, which are the […]

May 2026

Mother’s Day Spotlight: Community Mothers

Mother’s Day related spending is expected to reach an all-time high this year in the United States, a projected $38 billion, according to the National Retail Federation, with top categori es being dining out, flowers and jewelry. But Mother’s Day isn’t all about the gifts, it’s about the impact mothers have on our […]

May 2026

First Person: Dr. David Wallace

The Children’s Clinic of Southwest Louisiana is a place Gen X and Millennials fondly remember, and where children up until the current day still experience the compassionate care of doctors and nurses. One of the doctors on staff is Dr. David Wallace. When retirement rumors flew two years ago, parents […]