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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 […]

July 2023

Recovery Spotlight: Pumpelly Tire

by Stefanie Powers The double whammy of the pandemic followed by the hurricanes of 2020 hit SWLA businesses hard. Pumpelly Tire, with locations in Lake Charles and Sulphur, was no exception. “Like everyone, COVID had a big impact on our business,” says Company Spokesperson, Claire Pumpelly. “Fewer people traveling to […]

July 2023

Newcomer’s Guide to the Lake Area

If you’ve always called the same place home, you may take for granted that favorite coffee shop, your local gym, or even the leisure activities in your area. When you move, it’s quite the task to re-establish yourself and develop a sense of community. The Lake Area is an increasingly […]

July 2023

Louisiana College Guide

Applications, scholarships, and essays – oh my! The journey that officially begins after high school graduation actually starts well before that celebratory day. As with most things, preparation is key and timing is everything. Fortunately, for students in Southwest Louisiana, resources and incredible education opportunities are close to home. In […]

July 2023

Just Imagine SWLA: Resilient Housing Toolkit

Following the storms of 2020, housing has been a challenging issue for many residents and business owners. The Resilient Housing for Southwest Louisiana project seeks to expand resilient and affordable housing for the region to help find solutions to this pervasive problem. One element of the project is a toolkit […]