Emily Burleigh, Author at American Press

imperial calcasieu museum

Double reception means twice the fun: ‘Cohort Two,’ ‘History of Mardi Gras’ open tonight at Imperial Calcasieu Museum

Today the Imperial Calcasieu Museum is hosting a night for patrons to mingle with artists, explore exceptional local art, learn about Mardi Gras’ history and ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:35 am

Allied Security

Calcasieu schools switch security providers

Allied Security will provide security for the Calcasieu Parish school district for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. At the January Calcasieu Parish School ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 3:56 pm

Creative Roots

Rooted in mindfulness: How one local metaphysical shop is nurturing holistic healing in SW La.

With the new year comes goal-setting. People focus on exercise and weight loss, skill building, and personal growth (to name a few). At a snug ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5:36 pm

706 Magazine

Getting outside in 2025 — and having fun doing it

Health is at the forefront of everyone’s minds at the start of a new year, and there are several wellness habits to consider adopting with ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 2:28 pm

Master Naturalist

Environmental stewards: SW La. Master Naturalists promote appreciation for natural world

Louisiana is the land of coastal marshes, swamps, alluvial plains and longleaf pines. One local organization aims to inform locals of the wonders of the ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, January 11, 2025 1:32 pm

Talitha Pitre

Talitha Pitre: Education is helping students become best version of themselves

Talitha Pitre, 42, decided to become a teacher after a stint as a tutor in college. After graduating from LaGrange High School, she enrolled at ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 10, 2025 5:24 am

Menopause

Documentary ‘shredding the silence’ on menopause

A special one-time viewing of “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Southlake Theater, ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, January 9, 2025 8:14 am

weather

Snowfall chances ‘slim’ but flooding real possibility

Despite below-average temperatures and heavy rainfall, the odds of frozen precipitation in Southwest Louisiana are “slim,” said Doug Cramer, warning coordination meteorologist for the National ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 4:55 pm

Stratigos Dynamics

UPDATE: 38 Calcasieu schools affected by Stratigos Dynamics bankruptcy announcement

The security company that provided 38 Calcasieu Parish School Board campuses with school security services is filing for bankruptcy. Stratigos Dynamics provided services like security, ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:13 am

Taylor Grey Marcantel

Taylor Grey Marcantel: Educators help communities by helping students

Like many teachers, Taylor Grey Marcantel was inspired to become an educator by the great teachers who taught her and her peers. “Watching how my ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, January 3, 2025 11:07 am

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