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May 2024

Cruising In Cameron Parish: Experience Beaches, Birds and Great Burgers

by Kerri Cooke             Cameron Parish is one of the most ecologically diverse parishes in Louisiana, with its lush marshland and innumerable species of birds and butterflies. The parish is often overlooked by residents in other local parishes unless one is an avid hunter or fisher, as Cameron Parish is […]

May 2024

Summer Road Trip: Is your car up to the trek?

You’ve planned your itinerary, made your reservations, packed your bags, but there’s one more important step before you set off on a summer road trip. Give your car a thorough check up! Whether you’re headed to the Florida beaches, visiting family in Colorado, or embarking on a National Parks tour, […]

May 2024

First Person – Kim Montie Cameron Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District, executive director

A native of Nacogdoches, Texas, Kim Montie was born and raised in an extended family of farmers and entrepreneurs. “Work ethics and a servant’s heart were instilled in me at a very young age,” says Montie. “My sister and I were taught that it takes effort and hard work to […]

May 2024

Seniors Living their Best Retirement

by Angie Kay Dilmore According to a 2024 survey by Mass Mutual, the median age at which people are currently retiring is 62. What happens after that in the fabled “fourth quarter” is up to the retiree. But gone is the notion of granny and grandpa rocking idly on the […]

May 2024

3 Ways to Pass Down a Home

When it comes to estate planning, a family home can be among the most valuable—and complicated—assets to pass down. It’s natural to want to see a cherished home stay within the family, but you need to consider not only your own needs and wishes but also those of your heirs. […]

May 2024

Perks for Seniors

With age comes privilege, or at the very least, a few discounts. For example, some restaurants, retail and grocery stores, movie theaters and other businesses including both franchise and locally owned, offer discounts to seniors. The minimum age requirements vary based on the company or location and can range from 50 […]

May 2024

Leave a Legacy through Guided Estate Planning

A lifetime of hard work may have rewarded you with a nice home and respectable bank accounts, but what happens to your assets once you’re gone? Perhaps you want to leave everything to your children. Maybe a charity, your church, or a cause you feel passionate about should get a […]

May 2024

High Blood Pressure: What Women Need to Know

by Kristy Como Armand How many numbers do you keep track of in your daily life? From phone numbers and birth dates to account numbers and pass codes, numbers are a big part of our lives. But there is one number many women don’t pay enough attention to: their […]

May 2024

2024 Breast Cancer Treatment Innovations

by Kerry Andersen As we move through 2024, the landscape of breast cancer treatment is promising more effective, less invasive, and psychologically considerate options for the millions of women battling this disease. From groundbreaking immunotherapies to advances in cosmetic restoration, these innovations are not just about extending life but significantly […]