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July 2021

Canfor Announces Plans for $160 Million Lumber Mill Near DeRidder

Last month, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Canfor Corp. President and CEO Don Kayne announced the company has selected Beauregard Parish for final engineering and feasibility for a $160 million state-of-the-art lumber mill. Based in British Columbia, Canada, Canfor is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable lumber, pulp […]

July 2021

Is Early Retirement Right For You?

by Stefanie Powers We are living in uncertain times, especially in Southwest Louisiana. The COVID-19 pandemic and two devastating hurricanes in 2020 forever changed our lives. Many people lost their jobs or had their hours cut. When you are of a certain age, you start to weigh the pros and […]

July 2021

First Person with Paul Pettefer Bishop of BBQ, Pitmaster, & Chief Fun Engineer

by Angie Kay Dilmore Paul Pettefer was born and raised in Lake Charles – and he loves it. As a child, his parents owned Clay’s Marine. They lived on Contraband Bayou near McNeese. Thus, he grew up loving the water, owning boats from a young age, and duck hunting with […]

July 2021

Aging Well in 2021

What does it mean to age well? What does that look like? Is it good physical or mental health? Financial security? Happiness and contentment? Most experts would say all the above. Seniors today want their voices to be heard. They want to be relevant in their communities. So in this […]

July 2021

Measuring the Progress of Movement in Exercise

by Christine Fisher When most people exercise for several weeks, they want to begin to see results. After all, many people work out in order to get in shape and lose weight. Seeing results is motivating. In many cases, results occur within the body first and aren’t visible right away. […]

June 2021

Shreveport-Bossier: Tale of Two Cities

Shreveport-Bossier is the tale of two cities that offer open-air adventures for modern-day families and a breath of fresh air for traditional families that miss the pre-pandemic plans they once had. If you want to avoid crowds and closed-in areas, spend a day in Sportsman’s Paradise trekking along the Boom […]

June 2021

Summertime in New Orleans is Fun for All Ages

by Lauren Saizan New Orleans is a destination that should top every traveler’s list. And this summer, there are plenty of activities that children and adults alike will appreciate. From the return of festivals and beloved attractions to outdoor activities and foodie events, everyone will enjoy a vacation to the […]

June 2021

Central Louisiana: Explore the Heart of the Bayou State

Filled with inspiring flavors, rich history, and a culture all its own, Central Louisiana is truly one of a kind. Enjoy convenient access to indoor attractions and outdoor recreational areas with unique destinations just a short drive away including art galleries, performance theaters, museums, regional festivals and more. Families enjoy […]

June 2021

Lafayette: Rôder with the Family

Rôder (pronounced row-day) in Cajun French means to roam or run the roads, and Lafayette is the perfect destination to pile the family in the car and rôder. Whether you’re coming for the day or planning an extended vacation or staycation with the family, the Happiest City in America has plenty of family-friendly things to do. Lafayette has […]