September 2026

Falling for the Outdoors: Wedding Trends for the Cooler Seasons

by Kristy Como Armand For couples dreaming of an outdoor wedding in Southwest Louisiana, fall and winter can offer some of the most beautiful conditions of the year. Cooler temperatures, changing light and the natural colors of the season create an inviting setting that requires less decoration and gives couples […]
September 2026

SHINE LIKE THE SUPERS: ‘90s Style Nostalgia is Dictating Current Bridal Gown Trends

by Kerri Cooke While styles continue to evolve over the years, there’s always a tendency for trends to recycle themselves. Just think about jelly shoes. They’re popular once again, but the design has changed. You can now get jelly boat shoes! But “what goes around comes around” is not just […]
September 2026

A Backpack Full of Hope: First Federal Bank of Louisiana Wins National Award

There’s a moment every August when a child slings a new backpack over their shoulders, and anything feels possible. For more than 1,600 students over the course of three years, that moment came with the help of First Federal Bank of Louisiana, and now the rest of the country is […]
September 2026

How to Assess and Address Joint Pain

Anyone who has experienced pain, ranging from mild to overwhelming, will agree that it is subjective. Pain is physically uncomfortable, and it affects your mental health. For decades, it was treated primarily with medication, and often with opioids. That has changed. Today pain is managed with a wider set of […]
September 2026

Elevation Massage Therapy Offers Relief from Pain

Jerilynn Marque, LPN, LMT, BCTMB, La License #9815, founded Elevation Massage Therapy to provide medical massage services for physician referrals and personal injury case from attorneys. Marque says, “I wanted to create a massage clinic that allows therapists to come in and provide their specialized services without the restrictions that […]
September 2026

New Digs. New Trails. Same Chance to Raise a Glass to the Arts.

There’s something in the air at Mcneese this year, and it isn’t just the smell of Southwest Louisiana’s best bites and the aroma of 200 decadent wines being uncorked.  There’s a whole lot of new on campus—a new president, a spectacular new student union, a brand-new way into Rouge et […]
September 2026

Party Like a Rhinestone Cowboy: Rouge et Blanc Welcomes Dani LaCour to the Stage

Rouge et Blanc has always been an incredible mix of the best bites Southwest Louisiana has to offer, a staggering variety of great wines and a whole lot of entertainment. But this year, with the Rhinestone Cowboy theme in full swing, the party will have you kicking your heels, as […]
September 2026

Perimenopause: How to Advocate for Yourself and Protect Your Future Health

by Dawn Hinton, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, MSCP It often begins with a feeling that something is off. You may be sleeping poorly despite being exhausted. You may feel anxious, irritable, forgetful or overwhelmed by tasks that once felt manageable. Perhaps your menstrual cycles have changed, you’ve gained weight without explanation, your […]
September 2026

Why Does Insurance Matter? Because You Can’t Predict When Disaster Strikes

by Kerri Cooke Going without insurance is a gamble. And it’s a gamble you do not want to lose. Unexpected emergency expenses can ruin financial stability and haunt you for years. Buy the Travel Insurance We all tend to think we’re invincible, especially if we don’t have extenuating health conditions. […]
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