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October 2026

Reclaiming Normal During and After Breast Cancer: How Therapy Helps Pain and Agility

by Kerry Andersen The surgery is behind her. The last chemo appointment is done. And then she reaches for a book on the top shelf and finds her arm simply won’t go there anymore. That moment is usually when women start thinking about physical therapy. According to the team at […]

October 2026

What Happens After an Abnormal Mammogram?

The call after an abnormal mammogram can bring a rush of questions: What did they find? Do I need a biopsy? How long will I have to wait? At Lake Charles Memorial, patients whose mammograms show suspicious findings do not have to navigate what comes next alone. Memorial’s breast biopsy protocol connects […]

October 2026

Monthly Made: Bespoke Hat Shop

Dan’elle Clark on Taking Over the Shop and the Power of Customized Hats When I took over Bespoke Hat Company in 2024, I stepped into an already established and welcoming hat shop with a great foundation. I wanted to honor what had already been built while also adding my own […]

October 2026

Don’t Let Fall Invite Unwanted Houseguests

As temperatures drop across Southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles homeowners turn toward football, festivals and family gatherings, which can include some uninvited guests—rodents. Mice and rats look for warmth, food and shelter when outdoor conditions change. A gap the size of a dime is large enough for a mouse to squeeze […]

October 2026

Get Your Yard Ready for FALL and THE HOLIDAYS

In Southwest Louisiana, the seasons may not always follow the calendar, but your landscape can still celebrate every one of them. There’s a certain magic to the transition to fall. The days begin to soften, outdoor gatherings take on a more comfortable rhythm and attention naturally turns toward the holidays ahead. […]

September 2026

NONPROFIT IMPACT: SWLA Pro-Life Billboards

Mary Guzzino Wilkinson, SWLA Pro-Life Billboard coordinator, made it her mission to help women and babies avoid abortion in 2021. She says she was trying to figure out how she could make a difference when God kept reminding her about the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. […]

September 2026

FAMILY WORKS: Henderson Family Enterprises

Henderson Family Enterprises is a Southwest Louisiana family business that has been operating for more than 55 years. During that time, the company has continued to evolve as opportunities, industries, customers and communities have changed. What began as a local business has grown into a diversified family enterprise with operations […]

September 2026

‘Have a Gouda Time’ – Lake Charles Gathers over Board Games

by Kerri Cooke Having always connected with family over board games, Gouda Games is the brainchild of Morami and Megan Engler. The determination to bring a communal space to Southwest Louisiana where the locals could relax, stay off of their phones and connect with others was sparked earlier this year […]

September 2026

CELEBRATING THE ARTS: Lutcher Theater Welcomes Audiences to Its 47th Season

The Lutcher Theater is welcoming audiences to its 47th Season with a lineup designed to bring Broadway, music, comedy and unforgettable live performances to Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. The 2026–27 season opens September 26 with 15-time Grammy® Award-winner Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. In October, audiences can experience the […]