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February 2024

Putting Petals to the Metal: Local volunteers have once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Rose Parade

by Kristy Como Armand The floats that captivate visitors at the annual Rose Parade aren’t created by design professionals alone. Every year, thousands of volunteers spend hours painstakingly gluing seeds, fruits, vegetables, dried florals and, of course, fresh flowers on the floats. I was one of those volunteers for […]

February 2024

Lake Charles Gulf Coast Mural: Public Art Tells the Stories of a Community

by Madelaine Brauner Landry When people’s stories are recognized, it does something. It creates possibilities. John Powell With every stroke of the brush, the Lake Charles Gulf Coast Mural at Broad Street in Lake Charles became more powerful. The history of the North Lake Charles community became public […]

February 2024

Black-Owned Businesses Bring Value and Vitality to Southwest Louisiana

by Angie Kay Dilmore Southwest Louisiana boasts a legendary history of Black-owned businesses and their owners who made important contributions to the colorful tapestry of our regional culture. For example, Reginald McWilliam Ball, Sr. was an entrepreneur who had his hand in a wide variety of business ventures during […]

February 2024

American Heart Health Month

One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the United States. That’s 1 in every 5 deaths. And nearly half of all American adults have at least one major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. From heart attacks and strokes to high blood pressure, the threat of cardiovascular disease […]

February 2024

Dynamic Duos

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, approximately 1.2 million Americans operate a business with their spouse. For many, the notion of working with a spouse sounds, at best, dangerous, and, at worst, like a direct path to marital calamity. But for a growing number of couples, running a […]

January 2024

First Person: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff-Elect Stich Guillory

by Kristy Como Armand Gary “Stitch” Guillory began his law enforcement career as a 21-year-old rookie in 1983, working patrol, with the Westlake Police Department. He was promoted to numerous positions, moving up through the ranks in the department to Assistant Chief of Police before being appointed interim Chief of […]

December 2023

Let’s Kick It

by Taylor Trahan Henry Joel Moore, a Bethal Christian High School student, has launched his hobby after winning the SEED Center SWLA Business Pitch Competition, High School Division. The competition, known for propelling aspiring entrepreneurs into the business world, provided Joel with the opportunity to turn his passion for shoe […]

December 2023

2024 Fashion Trends

If there’s one theme that stands out in 2024 trends, it’s that you truly are your own canvas. The trends sweeping the style and beauty scene can all be made your own, which emphasis on embracing whatever decade heart desires. Your personal aesthetic is a blank slate! From innovative wardrobe […]

December 2023

Fusion Five: Building the Next Generation of Leaders

by Taylor Trahan Henry Fusion Five has re-emerged as a launchpad for young professionals. Their solid program of work provides endless opportunities for members to engage with colleagues and the community at large throughout the year. In 2023, the organization piloted what they believe will turn out to be a […]