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June 2024

Top Chefs

As anyone who lives here or visits our corner of the state knows, Southwest Louisiana has a reputation for stellar cuisine! Our June Wining and Dining section celebrates this legendary foodie culture by featuring top-notch chefs who create the tantalizing recipes that keep their patrons coming back for more. Read […]

June 2024

Delight In Dixie: Summer Vacations

June is peak travel season! Get ready to have fun in the sun with the endless vacation opportunities available in the summer. If you’re looking to stay closer to home, the Gulf Coast states offer an abundance of water sports, museums, and quirky activities off the beaten path. From Civil […]

June 2024

Pack a Sack with Healthy Snacks for your Next Road Trip

by Angie Kay Dilmore No road trip is complete without snacks in the car for the ride. But that doesn’t mean your noshing needs to nix your nutrition. With a little thought and planning, you can fill a tote with healthy options and avoid the notoriously bad-for-you snack aisles at […]

June 2024

The Mob Bob: Summer’s Hottest Haircut Is Short and Sassy

by Kerri Cooke The bob is the standout haircut of the summer thanks to a continued surge of interest in ‘90s glamour. The style has been seen on models Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid and actors Florence Pugh and Sydney Sweeney. Everywhere you look, someone is either sporting a bob […]

June 2024

Awesome Summer Accessories

by Kerry Andersen Accessories take center stage this summer to transform everyday outfits into bold statements of personal style. From cowboy inspired drama (think Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter look) to boho artisanal pieces covered in nostalgic fringe or colorful beads, here’s your guide to women’s must-have accessories for the season. Embrace […]

June 2024

Keep your Skin Summer Safe

Along the Gulf Coast, the sun’s intensity brings both joy and challenges, especially for our skin. Few understand this better than Hannah Grogan, FNP, master aesthetic injector and owner of The Sculptry, set to open soon. Born and raised in Lake Charles, she’s seen firsthand the harmful effects of the […]

June 2024

Setting Financial Goals Now for a Secure Future

For over 15 years, Malana LaCombe has been a guiding light for individuals striving to meet their financial goals, offering her expertise as the financial counseling specialist for Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, where certified financial counselors provide their services at no charge. LaCombe works daily with people of all […]

June 2024

Family Works: Johnson Funeral Homes

by Kristy Como Armand For nearly 50 years, Zeb Johnson and his family have been serving the needs of families in Southwest Louisiana. Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles opened its doors in October 1976 with Zeb Johnson as the owner and sole funeral director. Johnson, a former police officer, […]

June 2024

Sowing the Seeds of Preservation

by Katelynn Mouton It is impossible to discuss preservation and adaptive reuse in Lake Charles without mentioning the names Rick and Donna Richard. The Lake Charles High School alumni, whose careers took them away from Lake Charles for some time, eventually found their way home, ready to achieve a goal […]