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hurricane laura

In the aftermath of Laura, frustration continues

An online news source recently announced that insurance company top execs received total compensation – including big bonuses – of around $20 million in 2020, ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Tuesday, September 7, 2021 4:15 pm

Golden Nugget Concerts

Country musical artist Clay Walker knows SW La. well

Clay Walker said he’s ready to “whip and ride” after a year and a-half of cancelled concerts due to the pandemic. The unapologetically country music ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Friday, September 3, 2021 11:04 am

Cook of the Week

The Bekery offers ‘a little escape from reality’

Rebekah Hoffpauir is a professional who takes her business and the satisfaction of her customers personally — perhaps to the point of being a slave ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:27 am

local business

Southwest Louisiana Association of Realtors marks centennial anniversary

The Southwest Louisiana Association of Realtors celebrated 100 years on Aug. 26. Formerly known as the Calcasieu Board of Realtors, and the Board of Realtors ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:17 am

hurricane laura

One year later: Residents still reeling from lingering emotional trauma

Before the current disturbance in the Gulf, some Southwest Louisiana residents were still reeling from lingering emotional trauma after the Aug. 27, 2020, arrival of ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 26, 2021 9:42 pm

hurricane laura

One year later: Many policyholders still not back in homes

Residents returned after evacuating from Hurricane Laura not knowing what they would find. The first glimpse of a damaged or totally destroyed home was emotionally ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Thursday, August 26, 2021 9:24 pm

Local Business News

Business briefs: Dig World theme park coming to Katy Mills

Dig World will offer opportunities for great fun for any adult or child who has longed to be at the helm of a big piece ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 10:15 am

Local Business News

Industry alive and well in SW La.

As the country puts technology to work in industry, fewer workers are needed to perform the same jobs. It’s happening in Louisiana, and in manufacturing ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 10:00 am

haiti

Friend Ships ministry team sets sail for Haiti

Friend Ships is loading its first of two commercial containers to go to Haiti this week. The local all-volunteer international relief ministry is responding to ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Monday, August 23, 2021 7:59 pm

scene

Gueydan Duck Festival kicks off Thursday

The 2021 Gueydan Duck Festival opens at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, and goes through Sunday, Aug. 29. Few Southwest Louisiana Festivals offer this level ... Read more

by Rita Lebleu, Sunday, August 22, 2021 6:09 pm

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