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Lottery May Face Competition

Jeremy Alford October 21, 2016 Comments Off on Lottery May Face Competition

It’s been a banner year for the Louisiana Lottery, with record profits being reported and major accolades being doled out for its leadership. President Rose Hudson announced last month that the most recent fiscal

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Some Relief From The Heat

Rocke Fournet October 21, 2016 Comments Off on Some Relief From The Heat

As I write this, it’s the first day of the fall season, with temperatures simmering in the mid-90s and relief should be in sight. The slight wind is from the north, providing a little

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Taco Mel Taqueria

Mario Pacetti October 21, 2016 Comments Off on Taco Mel Taqueria

2740 Country Club Rd. • Lake Charles • 337-602-6482 I had been hearing good things about a new taco place called Taco Mel that had opened up in my old Fat Cat location on

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All Those Stars

Pierre Fontenot October 21, 2016 Comments Off on All Those Stars

There I was, a long way from home, Louisiana boy trying to do some antique business with a dealer from Kansas.  A plastic milk crate filled with many objects and I say, “How much

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Hal Y’all Doin’

Scott E. Raymond October 21, 2016 Comments Off on Hal Y’all Doin’

STORY BY SCOTT E. RAYMOND PHOTOS BY LINDSAY JANIES A tall and fit-looking 60, when Hal McMillin first greets this writer, he enthusiastically begins the visit by showing some photos of family, friends, colleagues and

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