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August 2025

First Coaches: AYLA GUZZARDO, Head Coach McNeese Cowgirl Basketball Team and BILL ARMSTRONG, Head Coach McNeese Cowboy Basketball Team

AYLA GUZZARDO – Head Coach of the McNeese Cowgirl Basketball Team by Matt Dye There were rumors swirling around the Legacy Center during the Southland Conference basketball tournaments that McNeese Athletic Director Heath Schroyer was ready to make a move. Already spearheading a men’s basketball renaissance with the hiring of […]

August 2025

Football Gold: McNeese, LSU, Saints

As a major economic driver, football brings big bucks into cities around the country. The NFL alone generates billions of dollars in revenue a year. Meanwhile, an excellent college team can be a draw for players from all around the country and bring in significant financial support for the university, as well as […]

August 2025

The Brow Gal – Jillyan Bevlaqua Sculpts Eyebrows One Stroke at a Time

by Kerri Cooke For women, and some men, their daily routine includes filling in and shaping their brows. To respond to demand, there are always new products being developed with innovative applicators claiming to give you natural looking hairstrokes with a few swipes. As with all make-up, applying brow products […]

August 2025

COOL JOBS: Mimosa Boutique – Lauren Monroe Celebrates 15 Years in Business

by Kerri Cook Boutiques come and go in Lake Charles, but Mimosa Boutique is one of the few that has found longevity in the city. Known for its stylish and fun pieces, Mimosa is the go-to clothing store for local fashionistas. Having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, Lauren Monroe, owner […]

August 2025

The Justice League: Defenders of Truth

Chances are at some point in your life you have or will have to seek out counsel from an attorney. These specialists help people filter through the red tape that comes with complex legal issues. Law is like a different language for most of the general public, but having an expert explain […]

August 2025

CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital Enhances NICU Experience with AngelEye Technology

In a significant step toward enhancing family-centered care, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital has introduced AngelEye camera technology in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), offering families 24/7 virtual access to their newborns. This transformative upgrade was made possible through an anonymous donation and community contributions raised in 2024 by […]

August 2025

Feedings Offer Bonding Opportunities But Be on the Lookout for Eating Difficulties

by Kerri Cooke The newborn and infant stage can often be magical for new moms, but there is a learning curve when it comes to caring for a baby. One of the biggest challenges can be feeding difficulties that may or may not resolve quickly. Breastfeeding takes getting used to. […]

August 2025

A Healthy Spine Benefits Mother and Baby

by Kerri Cooke Chiropractic care is not only a suitable treatment for regular back and neck pain, it can also have significant benefits for pregnant women and newborns. As pregnancy takes its toll on the body, spinal adjustments can help relieve common symptoms and prepare a woman to give birth […]

August 2025

Navigating the Fourth Trimester: Breastfeeding, Breast Care and Safe Sleep

by Kristy Como Armand Often called the “fourth trimester,” the postpartum period is a time of recovery, bonding and learning for new moms—even more so if it’s a first baby. From feeding challenges to sleep routines, this stage is filled with moments that shape a baby’s health and a mother’s […]