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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 […]

June 2025

How To Stay ONE STEP AHEAD Of The Competition

by Kerri Cooke Career development is different for everyone. For some it means enrolling in a higher education program at a university or trade school. For others, it means obtaining a new certification, enrolling in continuing education classes, networking with community members, changing jobs or starting a new business. At […]

June 2025

Protecting Your Prostate: Take Precautions Against Common Male Cancer

by Angie Kay Dilmore According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in men, second only to lung cancer in the United States. Approximately one in 44 men will die of it. Grim as that sounds, there is good news. The disease can […]

June 2025

COLON CANCER: The Silent Killer Men Aren’t Talking About—But Should Be

by Reagan Hooper Despite advances in screening and treatment, colon cancer remains a silent threat—especially for men, who are statistically less likely to seek preventive care. In 2025, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be at least 54,510 diagnoses of colon cancer in men, a 33% higher incidence than […]

June 2025

The Importance of Strength Training: Tips from Lisa and John Foret of Snap Fitness

Over the last 30 years the health and fitness industry has gone through many changes. With easy access to exercise workouts on the internet, men are exposed to exercise routines that may not mirror their fitness levels or capabilities, and, in turn, make them vulnerable to injury and burn out. […]

June 2025

Top Health Threats for Men

by Kristy Como Armand We all know men and women are not the same, and this certainly holds true when it comes to their health. Consider these statistics: • On average, men have a shorter life expectancy than women. In the United States, the life expectancy for men is about […]

June 2025

COOL JOBS: Brook Hanemann – Director of Banners and Rouge et Blanc

by Kerri Cooke Rouge et Blanc is the annual fundraiser that makes the Banners cultural experience possible, and Brook Hanemann oversees and is passionate about everything the fundraiser and nonprofit represent. “The arts are not extra. They are essential. They’re how we preserve culture, promote empathy, drive economic growth and […]

June 2025

Why Rouge et Blanc Matters More Than Ever

Imagine Southwest Louisiana with no music festivals. No food fairs. No gallery openings or Mardi Gras parades. Imagine the zydeco goes silent. The dancers still. The curtain never rises on a play. The Cajun Night Before Christmas? Forgotten. The stories, the songs, the flavors, the soul of this place—gone. Now […]

May 2025

Cowboy Up: What’s New at Rouge et Blanc 2025

Rouge et Blanc is saddling up. It’s not just sipping and strolling—it’s riding for the brand. This phrase means something special to McNeese folks. It’s a call to show up, stand tall and represent what we believe in. And this year Rouge et Blanc patrons can do just that. So […]