by Matt Dye The name Bonnette has been synonymous with collegiate athletics in Louisiana for over a half century since Louis Bonnette took the Sports Information Director job at McNeese in 1966. After 46 years, over 500 consecutive McNeese football games, having the McNeese football field named after him, as […]

by Taylor Trahan Henry *All candidates were contacted using the contact information provided during qualifying. Those who responded by press time are included. CALCASIEU PARISH Dustan Abshire Dustan Abshire is a lifelong resident of Calcasieu Parish. Abshire embarked on his law enforcement journey immediately after high school, working in various […]

by Taylor Trahan Henry Lake Area Ballet Theatre is Home for the Holidays Under the artistic direction of Colleen Cannon Benoit, the faculty and board of Lake Area Ballet Theatre (LABT) are dedicated to staging full-scale ballet performances, producing new and innovative works, and providing a strong and diverse curriculum […]

by Angie Kay Dilmore Take one step into the lobby of Southlake Theater and you know you’re in for something special. With state-of-the-art audio and visual technology, this newly opened performance venue offers art patrons a unique experience unprecedented in Southwest Louisiana. “There aren’t many rooms like this,” says owner […]

by Angie Kay Dilmore Katelyn Chargois began practicing ballet at age five. Today, this savvy 27-year-old has crafted a successful career from the art of dance. In 2021, she opened the Dance Conservatory of Louisiana, where she teaches ballet, tap, Pilates and strength training. When parents began asking if their […]