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Whataburger
We all have a guilty pleasure. It may be a hobby, a habit or a food or drink, like a caffeine-laden caramel iced coffee. For me, it’s the Whataburger patty melt. I’ve been as
Read More »Fuji
A few months ago, my wife and I ventured to Fuji Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. I had never been before, but I’d heard Shyla reminisce about bringing the kids to Fuji for their
Read More »‘A LOT OF MONEY’
Once a year, LSU economist Dr. Loren Scott comes to Lake Charles to deliver his economic forecast. He just presented the outlook for the 2024-25 business year in a speech at the McNeese Seed
Read More »The Electoral College (How We Choose Our President)
Many people think we will go to the polls next November to choose our next president, and that everyone’s vote will count equally. But that is not how it is done. The president is
Read More »Levain Breads And Pastries
I grew up on the west coast, and I can tell you it’s not quite as glamorous, freaky or weird as Hollywood makes it out to be. When I lived there, nearly every
Read More »Human Trafficking In The Lake Area
Local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and service agencies recently joined together to form The Alliance to Fight Human Trafficking in Southwest Louisiana. Lagniappe columnist Dr. Michael Kurth sat down with representatives of these
Read More »The Prime Effect
If you are longing for college football of just 10 years ago, forget it. That game is long gone, never to return. The sport has had more changes over the last five years than
Read More »Rich Men North Of Richmond
Anthony Oliver’s lament about the plight of the middle class, “Rich Men North of Richmond,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It was the first time a previously unrecorded artist had claimed
Read More »It’s Good To Be The King
For Lagniappe’s Best of 2021 — the magazine’s 28th annual Reader’s Choice Awards — the theme was “It’s Good To Be The King.” Portraying the King — he was actually called King Kane I
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