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August 2021

Education Super Heroes

Most educators would agree, the 2020-2021 school year was the most challenging they have ever experienced. The double whammy of a global pandemic and several devastating, destructive storms made the task of educating students a logistical nightmare. Yet, teachers and other ancillary staff persevered through remote learning, mask-wearing, and social […]

August 2021

Call Me Mister

The Burton College of Education at McNeese State University is one of only three programs in the state approved as a partner with the national Call Me MISTER program – Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models. The program begins this fall. Call Me MISTER is a highly acclaimed initiative […]

August 2021

Football Gold

After the uncertainties and disappointments of last year’s football season due to a virus and myriad weather-related events, sports fans are optimistic for a more normal experience this year; but if we’ve learned anything over the last 18 months, it is that life is unpredictable and little is for certain. […]

August 2021

Lake Area Arts and Culture

If industry is the life blood that sustains our communities, arts and culture are surely the heartbeat that nourishes and heals our souls. Organizations that sponsor music festivals, art events, dance and theatre productions provide entertainment that draw in locals and tourists and add colorful, eclectic vibes to our hometowns. […]

August 2021

Industry 411

The Impacts of Local Industries are Felt Locally and Worldwide Local industry is one of the three largest employment sectors in Southwest Louisiana. The benefits of having industries in our area are numerous: the property and sales tax dollars they contribute to our local economy, the jobs – many of […]

August 2021

Off Your Game?

It Could Be Allergies How Allergies Can Hinder Athletic Performance by Haley Armand Tarasiewicz If you’ve never been able to figure out why your athletic performance suffers from time to time, you may be relieved to know that it might not be you; it might be your allergies. Allergies are increasing […]

August 2021

Help SWLA Now Campaign

Launched to Secure Federal Supplemental Disaster Relief Community leaders from across Southwest Louisiana held a press conference last month announcing the launch of the Help Southwest Louisiana Now campaign. This grassroots effort, launched on the 11-month anniversary of Hurricane Laura, represents a unified, collective regional effort to advocate for much needed federal […]

August 2021

When a Wound Won’t Heal

by Christine Fisher The body is a complex system that is usually capable of healing itself when injured, but there are times when wounds simply won’t heal. Factors such as advanced age, poor circulation, diabetes, and other conditions can interfere with the healing process. This can lead to serious complications, […]

August 2021

Soap Brows

Follow a More Relaxed Style Trend by Kerry Andersen In the roaring 20’s, Marlene Dietrich was adored for her signature super-thin drawn-on brows while Audrey Hepburn personified 50’s glamour with expertly groomed eyebrows befitting a Hollywood legend. In recent years, women have turned to microblading, a form of semi-permanent tattooing that […]