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May 2026

Mother’s Day Spotlight: Community Mothers

Mother’s Day related spending is expected to reach an all-time high this year in the United States, a projected $38 billion, according to the National Retail Federation, with top categori es being dining out, flowers and jewelry. But Mother’s Day isn’t all about the gifts, it’s about the impact mothers have on our […]

May 2026

First Person: Dr. David Wallace

The Children’s Clinic of Southwest Louisiana is a place Gen X and Millennials fondly remember, and where children up until the current day still experience the compassionate care of doctors and nurses. One of the doctors on staff is Dr. David Wallace. When retirement rumors flew two years ago, parents […]

May 2026

GLP-1s & Volume Loss: How to Maintain a Healthy, Natural Look During Weight Loss

Choosing to lose weight—especially with the help of GLP-1 medications—is a meaningful step toward better health. These treatments can lead to significant, positive changes. But alongside those changes, there’s something many people don’t expect: shifts in facial volume and skin laxity. When weight comes off quickly, you don’t get to […]

May 2026

Think You Don’t Need Insurance in College? Think Again.

by Katelynn Mouton For many college students, insurance feels like a problem for later, but according to State Farm agent Jennifer Mabou, that mindset can be a costly mistake. From protecting laptops and personal belongings, to locking in affordable life insurance early, Mabou says the college years are actually one […]

May 2026

Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Women’s Health & Wellness 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage has gained quite a bit of attention over the past few years. As a licensed massage therapist for 21 years, Jann Corley, LMT, MLD-C, with Lymphatics & Massage of SWLA, LLC, wishes she had known its benefits sooner. What Is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) […]

April 2026

Family Works: National Networks

by Kerri Cooke National Networks was founded in 1998 by the local Maggio family and is both female owned and veteran owned. The business services both Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, specializing in a variety of IT needs such as technology managed services, computers, networks, phones, security cameras, copper and […]

April 2026

Sundays are Made for Mimosas

by Kerri Cooke “Brunch, because mimosas.” Chances are if you’ve eaten brunch at a restaurant, you’ve indulged in a mimosa, usually consisting of a combination of orange juice and champagne or a similar alcoholic drink. For some, bottomless mimosas are an essential and necessary part of any brunch. What you […]

April 2026

Workplace Happiness

“Work hard and success will follow.” It’s advice we’ve heard our entire lives, parents, teachers, coaches and mentors. But have you ever noticed what’s missing from that formula? Happiness. Like many people, you may have assumed success and happiness go hand in hand; that if you achieve one, the other […]

April 2026

Permanent Jewelry: Bonds of Love and Metal

by Kerri Cooke The popularity of permanent jewelry exploded in 2022 and its steady growth proves that it’s more than just a fad; it’s here to stay. Permanent jewelry involves getting a decorative chain welded on your body. It’s meant to be worn constantly, so no clasp is needed. The […]