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ALLIGATOR MAN
McNeese’s Dr. Mark Merchant Story by Karla Wall • Photos by Jody McFarlain When McNeese State University chemistry professor Dr. Mark Merchant was about 12, he was fishing with his grandfather in the bayou when
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STOMPIN’ A MUDHOLE
Megan Rion of Moss Bluff is a Mud Buggy Racing Phenom By Karla Wall Local photographer and Moss Bluff resident Megan Rion is making a name for herself in a competitive arena that
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Getting The Joy Back
Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance VP Eric Cormier Talks About Food, His Creole Heritage And Getting His Writing Groove Back By Karla Wall For former American Press reporter and columnist Eric Cormier, now a
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Every Tree Has A Story To Tell
Local Artist Creates Beautiful, Functional Furniture From Damaged Wood By Karla Wall I didn’t realize I was an artist until someone told me I was,” says Sandra Walkin. But she is an artist, one who’s
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Breaking The Stereotype
Artist Della Meredith Doesn’t Use Brushes. She Uses Chainsaws. By Karla Wall Artist Della Meredith of La Porte, Texas, has been an artist most of her life, and she says she “loves all types of
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Game Changer
Lighthouse Bend Resort Will Attract Visitors, New Businesses To Cameron Parish By Karla Wall By this time next year, Cameron Parish will be home to a recreation destination that will draw fishermen, boaters, families
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Reaching New Heights
New Phillips 66 LC General Manager Jolie Rhinehart Brings Energy And A Passion For People To Her Job ~ By Karla Wall At the young age of 14, living in the small town of Elverson,
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Partners, Friends, Protectors
A Look At Local Law Enforcement K-9 Units By Karla Wall The recent death of King, the K-9 partner of Cpl. Chris Duhon of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, has focused the spotlight on
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BACK TO SCHOOL … OR NOT
The CPSB Announces Its Plans For The New School Year By Karla Wall The new school year is scheduled to begin next month. But what the new school year will look like in Calcasieu
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Still The Bird Man
Bruce Hamilton Brings Pet Playhouse Back For A New Generation Of Kids Story by Karla Wall • Photos by Jason Carroll, Epic Image Bruce Hamilton can boast of many accomplishments in his life. He’s
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