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November 2022

First Person with G. Janelle Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMERISAFE Inc.

G. Janelle Frost has served as president and chief executive officer of AMERISAFE Inc. in DeRidder, Louisiana, since 2015. AMERISAFE Inc. is a specialty provider of workers’ compensation insurance focused on small to mid-sized employers engaged in hazardous industries, principally construction, trucking, and agriculture. AMERISAFE actively markets workers’ compensation insurance in […]

November 2022

Second Harvest Food Bank & McNeese State University Open the First Community Kitchen in SWLA

The community kitchen aims to make a meaningful difference in the fight against hunger by preparing thousands of meals weekly for food insecure families. Second Harvest Food Bank and McNeese State University recently celebrated the grand opening of their new community kitchen at 4370 Ryan Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked […]

November 2022

Chicken Salad ChickAmerica’s (and now Lake Charles’) Favorite Place for Chicken Salad

With much fanfare and enthusiasm, the long-anticipated arrival of a Chicken Salad Chick franchise in Southwest Louisiana is finally here! Owners Claiborne and Cindy Self opened their latest business venture with a grand, week-long opening earlier this month. You could say the Self’s have long anticipated this grand opening, as […]

November 2022

Visit Lake Charles Launches Podcast to Inspire Visitation

Visit Lake Charles launched a destination podcast in late September to create a new avenue for potential visitors to learn about hidden gems, culinary arts, and things to be discovered in Southwest Louisiana with the goal of inspiring visitation and community engagement. Louisiana’s Playground is co-hosted by Brady Renard and […]

November 2022

No Time for Homemade? Where to find the best Thanksgiving Day Desserts

by Victoria Ellender If you’re planning a Thanksgiving Day gathering but feeling a bit short on time, don’t fret. There are plenty of local options to satisfy your sweet tooth and round out your holiday gathering with true Southern decadence. Whether it’s scrumptious traditional pumpkin, sweet potato or pecan pie […]

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 […]