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September 2026

The High Cost of Back Pain

by Kristy Como Armand Back pain does more than hurt. It can interfere with work, exercise, sleep and everyday activities, and when it becomes chronic, the financial impact can be significant for patients, employers and the healthcare system. Low back pain remains the leading cause of disability worldwide. A recent […]

September 2026

All in the Details: Content Creators and Fast Food

by Kerri Cooke Nostalgia, comfort and innovation are leading the way in wedding planning this fall. While the season is mostly associated with the golden hues of falling leaves, expect silver to emerge as a top contender, whether in bridal accessories or table décor such as candelabras. (Imagine a scene […]

September 2026

CELEBRATING THE ARTS: LCLT Staging a Season of Blockbusters to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary

For a century, Lake Charles Little Theatre, LCLT, has brought local talent, memorable stories and the excitement of live performance to Southwest Louisiana. Its 2026-27 season celebrates that remarkable legacy—all over town, with all kinds of creative artistic partnerships—with four productions that span musical theatre, classic drama, Shakespearean comedy and […]

September 2026

Hometown Celebrity: Lynda Benglis – Lake Charles Born Artist Influencing Luxury Fashion

by Kerri Cooke In 2026, Lynda Benglis’ Art is as Relevant as Ever Lake Charles Born Artist Influencing Luxury Fashion Lynda Benglis was born October 25, 1941, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She attended McNeese State University and eventually graduated with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Newcomb College in […]

August 2026

First Person: Mike Reese – McNeese State University President

by Kristy Como Armand Mike Reese has spent his career building businesses, strengthening communities and championing economic growth across Louisiana. Now, he brings that same servant-leader mindset to McNeese State University as its ninth president. A Vernon Parish native with more than three decades of leadership experience spanning government, business, […]

August 2026

FOOTBALL GOLD: McNeese – Creating Consistency in the Quest for Hardware

by Matt Dye It’s been a long road for McNeese football fans. The university brought back Matt Viator last season, the winningest coach in school history, to right a ship which hasn’t seen a season better than middle of the pack since he left. Last season started rough, with a […]

August 2026

McNeese Team Store Has Everything You Need for Cowboy Football Season

by Kerri Cooke It’s that time of year again—football season! To celebrate the return of the McNeese Cowboys on the field, stop by the McNeese Team store, now conveniently located off campus. If you haven’t been to the spirit store since it moved to its new location two years ago, […]

August 2026

Five Simple Ways to Enhance Healthy Aging

While some of how we age is determined by genetics, there are many things we can do to help enhance our aging and increase longevity. While it’s often difficult for people to remove things from their lives, simple steps can be added to help improve aging. “If you choose just […]

August 2026

Building Game Ready Skin

Amber Mabile, founder of SKIN LUXE | Beauty + Longevity, believes healthy skin isn’t something you chase—it’s something you build. Summer is the perfect time to focus on protecting your skin and creating habits that will benefit it for years to come. Amber recommends keeping skincare simple and consistent with […]