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May 2026

Monthly Made: Blackbird Decor

Autumn Carroll is the owner and founder of Blackbird Décor, which specializes in hand-poured candles. Below she details the origins of her brands and what keeps her inspired. When did you found Blackbird Decor and what was your goal at the beginning? Blackbird was born when the eclectic antique store, […]

May 2026

McNeese Serving Students Through New Facility and Program Upgrades

Elizabeth and Leslie Richard Student Union Now Open   The new Elizabeth and Leslie Richard Student Union is now open. This multipurpose facility will be the hub of student activity on campus and houses a modernized cafeteria, a ballroom and space for collaborating, studying and meeting, the SGA office and offices for the dean of student support and advocacy, the director of student activities and the director of student engagement and leadership.   “The Richard […]

May 2026

Healthy Vegetables You Might Encounter on Cinco de Mayo

by Kerri Cooke No holiday is complete without food, and no Cinco de Mayo is complete without a big portion of Mexican food. All cuisines can have a reputation for being unhealthy but choose dishes with the right ingredients and you can still get your vitamins while splurging on calories. […]

May 2026

Have Confidence in What You Wear

by Kerri Cooke “Confidence is the best fashion accessory.” —Vivienne Westwood Clothes can make or break our confidence. Lauren Monroe, of Mimosa Boutique, says, “When you feel good about how you look, you can feel good about so many other things and that feeling translates into all areas of life.” […]

May 2026

2026 Summer Camps & Activities

With a plethora of options in Southwest Louisiana, stop boredom before it starts by enrolling your child in a summer camp. There’s one for every child, with interests ranging from music, culinary arts and sports. GENERAL City of Lake Charles Epic Adventure Summer Camp DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: MAY 2 June 1-July […]

May 2026

Churchman College Consulting Readies High School Students for Higher Education

Tracey Churchman operates Churchman College Consulting, which helps equip students to properly navigate the roadmap to college and future success. There are small and big actions students can take to improve their chances of being properly aligned with their future career paths. Churchman guides her clients along specialized steps to […]

May 2026

Mexican Restaurants in SWLA Offer Unique South-of the-Border Flavors for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond

From Traditional Taquerias to Trendy Cantinas and Cocinas Mexican Restaurants in SWLA Offer Unique South-of the-Border Flavors for Cinco de Mayo and Beyond by Angie Kay Dilmore As any foodie in Southwest Louisiana knows, the number of Mexican restaurants in the area has skyrocketed over the past decade. A quick online search […]

May 2026

SOWELA In Need of Instructors With Industry Experience

by Kerri Cooke As part of the U.S. energy corridor, Southwest Louisiana’s petrochemical and liquified natural gas operations continue to grow. With expansion comes the need for more highly trained and skilled workers. This need has spurred SOWELA Technical Community College to expand their industrial programs. However, Robert Null, dean […]

May 2026

Harnessing the Power of Peptides for Better Health

According to Dawn Hinton, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, MSCP, at Revitalized Health, peptide therapy is an exciting advancement in anti-aging and wellness medicine. These targeted therapies can address a variety of concerns and work synergistically to support your body’s natural healing processes. Peptides are small chains of amino acids, which are the […]