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November 2022

Medical Marijuana in SWLA: Medicis Pharmacy is at Your Service

by Stefanie Powers The history of medicinal marijuana goes back to ancient times. In many parts of the world, practitioners mixed marijuana into medicines to treat pain and other ailments. In the 19th century, it was introduced for therapeutic use in Western medicine and is one of the 50 “fundamental […]

November 2022

What is your Body telling You?

A twinge here, a new pain there, and where did this bruise come from? Our bodies are very good at telling us when something is not quite right. But what do these signs and symptoms indicate? Sometimes it’s hard to tell. That’s where a doctor comes in – to determine […]

October 2022

Celebrate Seasonal Flavors!

by Katelynn Mouton Around these parts, the arrival of Fall is celebrated with a savory pot of gumbo or a fresh helping of jambalaya. A trip down the aisles of any grocery store will not only net shoppers all the ingredients needed for these local favorites, but also a surprisingly […]

October 2022

Uniting and Imbibing for a Cause at Smoke & Barrel

by Matt Dye Like a good bourbon, Nathaniel Allured and Adam Fontenot’s friendship began in middle school and has slowly aged over time into an impactful force. Together the two have created Smoke & Barrel (S&B), which will host its 4th annual event on November 19 in downtown Lake […]

October 2022

Stay at a Disney Hotel

Guests at Disney properties receive perks, like entering the park a half hour before the general public. While that might not seem like much, it’s a chance to get on the most popular rides, like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or 2022’s hottest new attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, without […]

October 2022

Halloween: Keep the Kids Safe on Halloween

There are plenty of times that, as parents, we need to enforce the rules. Of course, you need to keep an eye on your children and make sure they are safe, but Halloween is a fun holiday, and your kids should have a good time – a night when they […]

October 2022

Cowboy Salute to the SEALS

The Kappa Sigma fraternity at McNeese State University has partnered with the nonprofit Navy SEAL Legacy Foundation to raise money and awareness for fallen and wounded United States Navy SEALS and their families, and the entire Navy SEAL Community. Event Coordinator Breland Cook, a McNeese senior and Kappa Sigma member, […]

October 2022

Celebrate Arts & Culture in SWLA

October is National Arts & Humanities Month and Thrive magazine is taking full advantage of the opportunity to spread the word about all the fabulous arts and cultural organizations and activities we enjoy right here in Southwest Louisiana. From its earliest days and continuing today, our region has been a […]

October 2022

Family Works Queen of Threads from Initial Stitches to Bustling Business

Queen of Threads, a charming monogramming and more shop on Nelson Rd. in Lake Charles, was first established in 2013 when Amanda Moreno told her mother, Kandy, that she wanted to buy a monogram machine. First, they purchased a single-needle machine to see if they enjoyed monogramming. They made a […]