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January 2026

Your Annual Insurance Checkup: Protecting Yourself from Unexpected Situations

by Madelaine Brauner Landry It’s the time of the year for making resolutions, and yes, there are some that you should never break. Your annual health resolution includes going to your doctor annually for a checkup. You also perform routine maintenance on your vehicle; your goal is reliability. Another resolution […]

January 2026

The New Year Is the Perfect Time to Put Your Home Equity to Work

by Kristy Como Armand Is this the year your kitchen finally gets the upgrade it deserves? Has your family outgrown your living space? Need a new roof, updated bathrooms or maybe you’re ready to add that long-planned pool? A new year often brings fresh goals, and if you’ve been […]

January 2026

A Physician’s Guide to Looking Refreshed —Not Overdone

In today’s aesthetic landscape, the most refined results are often the most subtle. At Inspired Health & Wellness, beauty is approached with intention, artistry and restraint—never excess. Their philosophy centers on natural aesthetics, where treatments enhance what already exists rather than alter it. Inspired Health & Wellness believes the face […]

January 2026

Regional Healthcare Update

SWLA has a variety of healthcare providers to ensure you have choices and the best care possible during the best or worst times of your life. In the following pages, local institutions update us on new technology, growth opportunities and their dedication to making our community healthier without the need […]

January 2026

Back To The 1950’s: Cotten’s Downtown Adds Ice Cream to Menu

by Kerri Cooke Cotten’s Downtown was opened in 2014 by Kate Cotten, whose last name has become synonymous with some of the best burgers around. The restaurant has a retro diner vibe unlike anywhere else in the area. You can sit at the bar right across from beef patties sizzling […]

January 2026

Coffee: 30 Expands their Vision

by Matt Dye Some say, it’s all in the timing. Some say, it’s the right opportunity. Usually, it’s a mix of both. Coffee:30 put in the time, and over the course of the past five years, put in the work. In doing so, they grew enough to open a by […]

January 2026

New Year, New Flavors

by Kerri Cooke Southwest Louisiana is famous for its Cajun food, but we also boast a variety of international food restaurants that serve up sizzling eats based on classics from around the world. The following list introduces a few new players in the local food scene while bringing attention to […]

December 2025

Let Him INN – Making Room for Christ in a Crowded World

No Room Inn Every Christmas season, we’re drawn back to the familiar story: Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem, weary from travel, only to be told, “There is no room in the inn.” The Savior of the world—the One who created the heavens and the earth—entered our world in a […]

December 2025

A Festive Journey Through Europe’s Most Enchanting Christmas Markets

by Andrea Guthmann Across Europe, the scent of spiced wine and roasting chestnuts fills the crisp winter air as town squares transform into enchanting holiday villages. From the bustling medieval squares of Munich, Germany, to the fairy-tale alpine setting of Innsbruck, Austria, to the French-speaking festivities found in Montreux, Switzerland, […]