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April 2025

A Weekend’s Star Meal: The History of Brunch

by Kerri Cooke If a night out for dinner is considered romantic, brunch can be described as alluring. The meal combining breakfast and lunch is a decadent weekend celebration you can indulge in after a long week. It represents lingering in bed a little longer in the morning, dining in […]

April 2025

What’s For Brunch? SWLA Restaurants Offer An Array of Delicious Spreads

by Matt Dye As Louisiana spring rolls in, it’s the perfect time to rediscover the amazing brunch options we have here in SWLA. Following are some of the most popular brunches in SWLA, but they are just a small sampling of the awesome food and fun you can find every […]

April 2025

Springtime Safety For Your Pets

by Kristy Como Armand As the temperatures rise and flowers begin to bloom, pets and their owners are likely enjoying more time outside in pleasant spring weather. And while spring brings more opportunities for outdoor adventures, Dr. Adam McMahan, veterinarian and owner of Bayou South Animal Hospital reminds pet owners […]

April 2025

Stressed On The Job: Tips To Manage the Load

by Kristy Como Armand Ahh, stress… it’s nothing new. It affects us in many ways through many avenues. “Stress is part of being human; it’s the way our body reacts to being under pressure,” explains Keri Forbess-McCorquodale, MS, CEAP, LPC-S, LMFT, president of Solutions Counseling & EAP. “While some stress […]

April 2025

SPRING REFRESH: Local Expertise For Your Best Skin Yet

Spring isn’t just a season—it’s the perfect time to refresh and renew your skin. At The Sculptry, expert care meets local expertise, ensuring that every treatment is tailored to the unique needs of SWLA residents’ skin. Founded by Hannah Grogan, FNP, this homegrown medical spa was created by locals for […]

April 2025

Brews & Bites: Café Hopping Around SWLA

by Katelynn Mouton Some days you don’t want a full meal. You just need a rejuvenating cup of coffee paired with a sweet or savory treat and great conversation. Several locally owned Southwest Louisiana staples are answering the call with unique brews and tasty bites to go along with them. […]

April 2025

Spring Into Radiant Skin

by Kerri Cooke If you desire your skin to be always at its best, it is imperative to adjust your skincare routine according to season. You don’t necessarily need to buy expensive products to see results or engage in invasive procedures if a low maintenance but effective routine is your […]

April 2025

Benefits of Dog Daycare

Taking children to daycare is common, but did you know the trend in South Louisiana is to take your canine to dog daycare? Our schedules get busier, and our pets get lonelier. Dogs, from puppies to seniors, thrive with human and dog interaction. A professional dog daycare provides the care, […]

April 2025

13 Thriving 30-Somethings

What does it mean to be successful? You will get a different definition from every person you ask. What looks like success for one person doesn’t necessarily translate to the same thing for another. But one thing is for certain: there are stellar people in the local community who are […]