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October 2021

Say It With Your Smile

by Malloree Lavergne There’s truth to the old saying “a smile is worth a thousand words.” Smiles can, and do, say much about a person. They portray a variety of characteristics, such as confidence, friendliness, trustworthiness and professionalism. Smiles are also used to convey a variety of emotions—not just happiness—and […]

August 2021

10 Smart Money Moves to Make Today

Managing money is a smart thing to do at any given time, but even moreso as we continue to recover from a series of natural disasters over the past 18 months, and we are once again in the middle of another hurricane season. Employment issues, property repairs, dealing with insurance […]

August 2021

Mapping a Financial Road Plan at Every Stage of Life

by Kristy Como Armand Whether you’re single, married, a parent, just starting out in your career, a seasoned worker or retired, having financial security is important at any point in life. There is a popular misconception that wealthy people are the only ones who benefit from a financial advisor, as […]

August 2021

Financial Market Overview in an Ongoing Global Pandemic

With the current news flow, it’s hard to tell exactly what’s driving the global markets’ moves. There is a lot going on! It’s one of the best earnings seasons in history. U.S. inflation is surprisingly strong. The Fed is openly discussing when to rein in stimulus. But the blanket explanation […]

August 2021

Focus on Fall Pest Control

by Angie Kay Dilmore As any local knows well, there are a LOT of bugs and other pests in Southwest Louisiana. And with autumn just around the corner, now is the time to prepare for fall pest control. Just like us humans, as temperatures decrease, these critters get cold . […]

August 2021

What Makes a Great Leader?

by Haley Armand Tarasiewicz What makes a leader? Are they born? Or can these skills be learned? What do they look like? Can a leader look like me or you? The Leadership Center for Youth (TLC), a division of Family & Youth Counseling Agency (FYCA), helps teens develop the skills […]

August 2021

Finding Fall in Bayou Country

Autumnis a wonderful time of year in Southwest Louisiana – there’s a crisp, refreshing chill in the air, yet it’s still warm enough to be comfortable outdoors. Break out the sweaters! Because it’s such a pleasant time of year, there are a flurry of fun, exciting activities to keep us […]

August 2021

Recovery Spotlight – Grosse Savanne

Recovers from Storms and Gears Up for Fall Hunting Seasons As a business operating in the hospitality, tourism, and outdoor adventure segment, Grosse Savanne faced similar challenges as other businesses throughout 2020. “With the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020, we quickly adapted our policies, including sanitation, dining and food service, […]

August 2021

Living in a Sportsman’s Paradise

It’s no wonder Southwest Louisiana is called a Sportsman’s Paradise. Our region offers diverse habitats from briny tidal marshes, lakes and rivers to the piney woods farther north – perfect for hunters and fishermen (and fisherwomen!) Throughout SWLA’s five-parish region, there are 51,436 licensed hunters and fishermen enjoying our great […]