November 2021

Boxwood Dieback Disease Affects Louisiana Landscape

by Haley Armand Tarasiewicz Boxwood dieback disease, scientifically known as Colletotrichum theobromicola, is affecting English, Korean and Japanese boxwoods. The pathogen is spread into new locations on infected nursery stock. Once introduced into the landscape, spores of the pathogen are produced on the infected twigs. These spores are spread by […]
November 2021

Don’t Click on that Text! 5 Ways to Avoid Delivery Scams

Some consumers have recently been getting text messages stating a major delivery carrier needs them to “update delivery preferences” on a package by clicking on a link. The problem? The text is a scam, and the link results in theft of personal information. Most consumers love the convenience of making […]
November 2021

Fall/Winter Hair Colors: Try a New Hue this Season!

by Lakyn Conner For many men and women, hair is like a natural accessory. You can do so many different things to your hair to complement the look you’re going for. Going shopping? You might straighten it and put it half up half down. Going out or on a date? […]
November 2021

Shacket Fever

by Kerry Andersen With celebrated cooler temperatures finally upon us, women in Southwest Louisiana are excitedly reaching for their favorite fall fashion staples. This season’s hero piece – the Shacket – is having a full-on moment as the top trending clothing item across the globe. Boutique racks are stuffed full […]
November 2021

Brazilian Blowout to the Rescue!

by Kerry Andersen It’s not being overly dramatic to say that a Brazilian blowout can change your life. Anyone who calls Southwest Louisiana home knows all about the battle to get your hair to act right when the humidity inches up, rain showers pop in and the dreaded frizz takes […]
November 2021

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Market, DeQuincy VFW,  Nov. 6, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Junior League of Lake Charles hosts their annual Mistletoe and Moss Holiday Market, Nov. 19-21, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Arts and Crafts vendors and various businesses will be on-site for your holiday shopping pleasure. Brother Bubba’s […]
November 2021

Recovery Spotlight – Petro Bowl is Back!

by Angie Kay Dilmore Petro Bowl has been a family-fun institution since 1984. They’d had some damage from Hurricane Rita in 2005, but nothing compared to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Laura. “The day after Laura came through, we were in Houston and saw the destruction to the bowling center […]
November 2021

First Person with David Sickey: Strategist, activist for indigenous concerns, and former Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana

by Angie Kay Dilmore David Sickey was born in 1978 into the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana. He began his tenure in Coushatta Tribal government in 2003 at age 25 and served in their government in various capacities for 18 consecutive years.  In June 2021, he founded and became CEO of […]
November 2021

Business Blueprint

Many budding businesspersons come up with great ideas for innovative ventures, but they often become stymied between concept inception, the grand ribbon cutting, and the intended eventual profit margin. They need someone or something – a blueprint of sorts – to help them achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. In this special […]
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