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June 2025

Slick & Lyle’s Barbershop: Honoring Family Ties

by Kerri Cooke Burn Rourk is owner and barber at Slick & Lyle’s Barbershop in Sulphur, Louisiana. Originally a graphic designer, Rourk made a career change after decades in a high demand field. He’s found great success in his barbering career, but what many may not know is the interesting […]

June 2025

Summer Skin Protection

by Kerry Andersen Summer is upon us, which means more time spent outdoors, trips to the beach and increased exposure to the sun. The stifling Louisiana heat can take its toll on the largest organ in our body—our skin.  Jamie Burks, FNP-C, with Dermatology Associates shares her best tips for […]

June 2025

Summerizing Your Hair

by Kerri Cooke During the summer months it’s essential to protect and hydrate not only your skin, but also your hair. In Louisiana, heat and humidity are the two biggest stumbling blocks to great hair. Get ahead of damage by upgrading your care routine now. The scorching temperatures of summer […]

June 2025

Second Harvest Food Bank Opens First Distribution Center In Southwest Louisiana

In early May, Second Harvest Food Bank celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its distribution center to better serve Southwest Louisiana. Community leaders, including Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter, McNeese State President Dr. Wade Rouse and Second Harvest Southwest Louisiana Board member Dennis Stine, delivered remarks on the […]

June 2025

The Southwest Louisiana Adventures of JOSH & JASE: Social Media Sensations Visit Lake Charles

by Kerri Cooke “We’re the most wanted people in Shreveport,” Jase, one-half of the British social media duo Josh and Jase, joked as he walked down the hallway of L’Auberge Casino Resort. The two were invited to Lake Charles by Robert “Bobby” Thornton, vice president of marketing at L’Auberge after […]

June 2025

Women In Engineering – Special Section

Industry and scientific fields used to be considered the realm of men. However, women continue to get educated to STEM fields and enter the workforce in increasing numbers. As SWLA’s economy relies heavily on local industry, the area is the perfect place for women to start their careers, with plenty […]

June 2025

FAMILY WORKS: The Merger of the Century – Bessette and Flavin Real Estate Come Together to Form Century 21 Bessette Flavin

by Kristy Como Armand Two of the most respected names in Louisiana real estate—CENTURY 21 Bessette Realty and Flavin Realty—have merged, bringing together decades of market leadership, service excellence and local expertise to create a real estate powerhouse. The new firm will operate under the name CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin. […]

June 2025

BEHIND THE VAULT: Unexpected Careers in Banking

Mention “banking careers” and most people picture pressed suits, loan officers and neat stacks of cash. But behind the glass doors and polished teller stations, there is a hidden engine of departments driving everything from cybersecurity to community development. Modern banking is anything but a one-note tune—it’s a team sport […]

June 2025

SWLA Economic Development Alliance – Providing Resources for Entrepreneurs

by Kerri Cooke The SWLA Economic Development Alliance, housed within the Henning SEED Center, is a major advocate for locals seeking career development, equipping small business owners with the resources they need for success. While the Alliance hosts many different programs benefitting economic growth, the Louisiana Small Business Development Center […]