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For The Love Of Dogs

Lydia Crochet November 16, 2017 Comments Off on For The Love Of Dogs

By Lydia Crochet We love our dogs, right? In my family, dogs are everywhere, and they’re considered family members. I have two fabulous little dogs; both live indoors, both are three-legged rescues, and both

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Into The Wild

Lydia Crochet June 28, 2017 Comments Off on Into The Wild

A Passion For Saving Wildlife Leads Lake Charles Natives Into The African Bush By Lydia Crochet Around the world, animals are losing their habitats and their lives due to environmental degradation. Some species are

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Operation ‘Safe Doggies’

Lydia Crochet September 16, 2016 Comments Off on Operation ‘Safe Doggies’

THE ST. TAMMANY HUMANE SOCIETY TAKES IN DOGS FROM FLOODED NEIGHBORING SHELTERS By: Lydia Crochet On August 13, Dee Christina, of Mandeville, La., planned to spend the rainy Saturday at home with her husband

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Dr. Yvonne Stelly-Anderson

Lydia Crochet August 2, 2016 Comments Off on Dr. Yvonne Stelly-Anderson

LC’s Oldest Living Female Doctor Celebrates 95th Birthday By Lydia Crochet   Dr. Yvonne Stelly-Anderson, of Lake Charles, has celebrated many milestones throughout her lifetime. And on June 22, 2016, she celebrated a monumental

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‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’

Lydia Crochet June 22, 2016 Comments Off on ‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’

One Man’s Vow To Be The Kind Of Dad He Never Had By Lydia Crochet We all have a story. And when it comes to telling the tales of our fathers, no two are

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Raising Our Girls

Lydia Crochet June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Raising Our Girls

Local Judge Implements A Program For At-Risk Girls In Our Community By Lydia Crochet   The Honorable Lilynn Cutrer is a Calcasieu Parish Family and Juvenile Court judge who has served the parish for

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URINARY INCONTINENCE

Lydia Crochet April 21, 2016 Comments Off on URINARY INCONTINENCE

Local Physical Therapist Talks About That Embarrassing Little Secret And How To Overcome It By Lydia Crochet   When you sneeze, do you pee a little? If so, you’re not alone; the behavior is

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WHAT LOUISIANANS WISH OTHERS KNEW ABOUT BOILED CRAWFISH

Lydia Crochet April 6, 2016 Comments Off on WHAT LOUISIANANS WISH OTHERS KNEW ABOUT BOILED CRAWFISH

Or, Never Waste A Good Newspaper By Lydia Crochet   Ah, Louisianans. We make it a point to stand out, don’t we? So many things set us apart from the rest of the nation.

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THE PATH

Lydia Crochet March 17, 2016 Comments Off on THE PATH

Musician And Wife Use Music As A ‘Path’ For Giving To Those In Need By Lydia Crochet   We’ve all heard the saying, “Behind every great man (who just happens to be the bass

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CANCER, INHERITED

Lydia Crochet October 20, 2015 Comments Off on CANCER, INHERITED

Carriers Of Gene Mutation Face Higher Risk Of Breast Cancer By Lydia Crochet What would you do if you were told you have an 87-percent chance of developing cancer in your lifetime? Would you

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