March 2026

Just Imagine SWLA: From Blue-Sky Days to Hurricanes

Cameron Parish Police Juror, Michael Fewell, Discusses Cameron Parish’s EOC Built to serve residents every day, Cameron Parish’s new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will provide more than a command post for storms. Designed to serve the community year-round, the facility strengthens preparedness, speeds recovery and builds connections long before the […]
March 2026

Pinballing Pavlina: SWLA Resident Headed to National Championship

by Kerri Cooke Pinball is one of those games that is incredibly nostalgic, especially for those who grew up in the ‘70s through ‘90s. Just seeing a pinball machine brings back the memory of simple childhood days. Though pinball machines certainly evoke these childhood memories with their flashing lights, arcade […]
March 2026

Sempra Infrastructure Targets Community Needs

When Sempra Infrastructure began rethinking its social investment approach in 2024, the goal was to better understand what Southwest Louisiana communities needed most and how the company could better use its resources to help meet critical needs in the community.  Over the course of a year, the company spent time listening […]
March 2026

From Global Projects to Local Impact

When André Bonton reflects on his career in the energy sector, he doesn’t begin with billion-dollar facilities. He begins with a modest $6,000 job. That first project in Lake Charles launched a career spanning more than three decades in the energy sector, including leadership roles with Shell and Sasol and […]
March 2026

Lake Charles Indoor Sports Complex Moves Forward

Slated for completion in August 2027, the new facility will host national tournaments, serve as a community hub and provide resiliency during emergencies.  Exciting progress is underway on Lake Charles’ future indoor sports complex. In recent weeks, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved the 1 Lakeshore Drive […]
March 2026

Setting the Bar Higher: A Record Setting Year at the CITGO Lake Charles Refinery

Southwest Louisiana’s economy has long been fueled by innovation, resilience and a skilled industrial workforce. In 2025, the CITGO Lake Charles Refinery delivered a year that exemplified all three—achieving recordsetting performance levels that underscore the facility’s role as a cornerstone of the region’s economic strength.  Throughout the year, the refinery […]
March 2026

Louisiana’s Playground Outperforms National Trends: How Tourism Fueled Southwest Louisiana’s Economy in 2025

While many destinations faced slowing growth or declines in 2025, Southwest Louisiana moved in the opposite direction, outperforming national occupancy statistics.  A 9.5% year-over-year increase in occupancy allowed Louisiana’s Playground to demonstrate continued strength, resilience and diversity of the local visitor economy. This performance was the result of an intentional […]
March 2026

Ever-growing Chennault’s Latest Addition will be an $18 Million Hangar

At Chennault International Airport, standing still has never been an option.  In an era when aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations are essential and competitive, Chennault has an aggressive, nonstop strategy to transform itself into a national go-to center for MRO excellence. The airport’s leadership has made it clear: […]
March 2026

Port of Lake Charles Celebrating 100 Years as Local, Global Powerhouse

The Port of Lake Charles this year is celebrating 100 years of service as a linchpin of local, national and global trade.  Founded in 1926, the port has grown from a regional river port to one of the top-10 deepwater port districts in the United States, handling tens of millions of tons of […]
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