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December 2025

Get Into The Holiday Spirits

by Matt Dye With the holiday season in full swing, there’s always a reason to get festive. And one of the best ways to get in the holiday spirit is by gifting and enjoying holiday spirits, but what spirits are you looking for? “Premium tequila is kind of top dog […]

December 2025

Chill Out this Holiday Season at the Frosty Factory

by Angie Kay Dilmore The Frosty Factory has been transformed into a delightful Christmas wonderland! Hosted by Carrie Collins and Darla Meyer—aka the Candy Cane Girls—this holiday themed pop-up bar has been enchanting revelers since just prior to Thanksgiving. “Every inch of the Frosty Factory is decked out in holiday […]

November 2025

Styling with Heart: A Sensory-Safe Stylist in Lake Charles

Tracy Badgett-Young’s journey as a stylist started 19 years ago and has been defined by transformation—not just in hair but in how she serves the diverse needs of the SWLA community. As the proud owner of Revive Salon Studios, she’s learned that true beauty lies in empowering industry professionals to […]

November 2025

A New Era of Aesthetic Care at The Sculptry

The Sculptry is known for offering aesthetic excellence right here in Lake Charles. Led by Hannah Grogan, FNP and founder, the clinic has become one of the most trusted destinations for advanced injectables, skin rejuvenation and laser treatments—delivering big-city results with hometown heart. Now, The Sculptry is raising the bar […]

November 2025

First Frost Fashion

by Kerri Cooke We can all sigh in relief as fall is upon us after a year of seemingly endless hot temperatures. While you’re digging out your coats from storage for the much-awaited cold fronts, take stock of what clothing you have and don’t have for cooler weather. You might […]

November 2025

How to Reframe Holiday Loneliness

A Harvard study found that the loneliness epidemic is affecting one in every five adults in the United States. For many, the holiday season exacerbates this sense of isolation and loneliness. “Because of the artificial ideals around the holidays—the concept that this period is ‘supposed to’ be about family, togetherness, […]

November 2025

String Light Stress? Call the Professionals for Help

The holidays are a magical time, but let’s face it—they also come with their fair share of stress. Between shopping, cooking, entertaining and trying to find time for rest, the last thing most of us want to do is climb ladders to hang holiday lights. That’s when a professional landscaping […]

November 2025

Keep it Comfortable – Why your HVAC Needs a Pre-Holiday Check-Up

by Angie Kay Dilmore Imagine an unseasonably warm November day—not a stretch for Southwest Louisiana. You and your oven have been working overtime all day in the kitchen as you put the finishing touches on an elaborate holiday dinner. Guests are expected to arrive any minute … and your AC unit […]

November 2025

FIRST PERSON: Endocrinologist Timothy Gilbert, M.D.

Endocrinologist Timothy Gilbert, M.D. Medical Director, Pennington Biomedical Research Center Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic, and Clinical Research Physician Dr. Tim Gilbert is an endocrinologist and native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he worked in private practice for nearly 20 years, with a primary focus on treating patients with diabetes. In late […]