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August 2023

Family Works: Davis Decorative Hardware

A Legacy of Craftsmanship & Family Values by Taylor Trahan Henry The Davis family laid the foundation for their hardware emporium in 1982, with a vision to provide high-quality, stylish, and functional hardware solutions for both residential and commercial projects. From the jump, Davis Decorative Hardware – formerly Davis Sales […]

August 2023

Raising Kids Today

As parents, caregivers, and mentors, we are constantly looking for the best ways to address the many hurdles that come with raising children. In the age of technology and instant gratification this has become increasingly challenging. Beyond academic and athletic achievements, the goal is to create well-rounded children who will […]

July 2023

Rouge et Blanc 2023 Preview

The reds, the whites, the sun sinking into the October evening sky – everyone’s favorite evening is on the books and this year, Rouge et Blanc is shaking it up. As tickets go on sale, Thrive caught up with Banners at McNeese for the rundown on what wine lovers can […]

July 2023

Cool Jobs: Bespoke Hat Co.

by Kerry Andersen As a young girl, Kashia Spears would pop a hat on her head, look in the mirror, and love the way the timeless accessory would complete her outfit and frame her face. She always wanted to capture that joy and bring it to others. So, when she […]

July 2023

Family Works: Patton’s Western Wear

by Kerry Andersen The Patton family opened their first western store in 2007 in Ruston, Louisiana and things grew at a rapid pace from there. By the end of 2009, this now iconic Louisiana family business expanded operations into the Lake Charles market followed quickly by a second Ruston location […]

July 2023

Students at Sulphur and Washington Marion High Schools Take the LEAD in Community Improvement

Tellurian’s LEAD Program Cultivates Next Generation of Community Leaders by Kristy Como Armand Five years ago, the LEAD program launched by Tellurian Inc. began creating a positive impact across Southwest Louisiana by helping high school students gain valuable leadership skills while identifying and addressing a critical need in their community. […]

July 2023

Joint Replacement Center of Louisiana and Compass Surgical Partners Open World-Class Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Lake Charles

The Joint Replacement Center of Louisiana, the first and only ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Southwest Louisiana to focus exclusively on joint replacement surgery, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 20. The new 8,580-foot medical facility was designed to provide patients in the region with access […]

July 2023

Celebrating 30 Years of Strength and Wellness

by Christine Fisher Thirty years ago, the concept of a hospital-owned fitness center was unconventional. However, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) sought a new, proactive approach to wellness, one that embraced traditional medical interventions and sought to adopt a holistic approach to health alongside disease management and treatments. In 1993, […]

July 2023

Alternative Medicine Options in SWLA

The term alternative medicine is subjective and, from doctor to doctor, can vary. Here in the United States, it generally refers to treatment options for disease that aren’t considered mainstream and typically don’t involve pharmaceuticals. Harnessing the power of natural components and the human body itself, practitioners in Southwest Louisiana […]