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Mazen’s

admin February 8, 2024 Comments Off on Mazen’s

Here we are, in the winter doldrums. The time of idle, where we look forward to the pleasant weather of spring and reflect over the past few weeks and the shared memories with family

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CHEF SPOTLIGHT-Chef Colin Nunez Villa Harlequin

admin February 8, 2024 Comments Off on CHEF SPOTLIGHT-Chef Colin Nunez Villa Harlequin

Villa Harlequin executive chef Colin Nunez says he remembers his mother dressing him up as a chef for career day at his elementary school when he was 8. But it wasn’t until he was

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Mike Soileau Has Built His Radio Career On A Devotion To His Community

admin January 18, 2024 Comments Off on Mike Soileau Has Built His Radio Career On A Devotion To His Community

Mike Soileau is the quintessential Type A person. He’s always on go. He’s never pressed the snooze button. He doesn’t drink coffee. He doesn’t need to. When this dynamo walks into a room, if

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Pappy’s Is Back!

admin December 29, 2023 Comments Off on Pappy’s Is Back!

Justin McQuiston says bars get a bad rap. “Look, I get it. If you’re up until 2 am maybe you’re up to no good, but here it’s different. The majority of what’s happening is

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First And… Forever

admin December 29, 2023 Comments Off on First And… Forever

It’s been a few weeks since the McNeese Cowboys’ atrocious football season came to a merciful end. The Cowboys had their tenth straight defeat at rival Lamar with another lopsided score of 52-27. That

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Gordon Ramsay Steak (Horseshoe Casino, Westlake)

admin December 29, 2023 Comments Off on Gordon Ramsay Steak (Horseshoe Casino, Westlake)

The overwhelming majority of my writing centers around local family eateries in Southwest Louisiana.  Only once have I ever featured one of our many casino restaurants. With the opening of the renowned Gordon Ramsay

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Fairview Elementary’s English As A Second Language Program Gets Boost From Lyondellbasell

admin December 7, 2023 Comments Off on Fairview Elementary’s English As A Second Language Program Gets Boost From Lyondellbasell

Aquien aquí le gusta ver televisión,” Armando Lara asks English as a Second Language (ESL) students. That translates to, “Who here likes to watch television?”  Lara is speaking to students and faculty at Fairview

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1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar

admin December 7, 2023 Comments Off on 1910 Restaurant & Wine Bar

                “Are they even open?” It began as an inside joke between me and my wife, Shyla, but as it turns out, most people don’t know whether

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Early Dividends

admin December 7, 2023 Comments Off on Early Dividends

          23 plus one looks pretty good right now. If you’ve been following the Will Wade saga you remember during his introductory appearance at the Legacy Center the newly branded

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“I’ve Been Blessed” Hathaway Resident Peter LeBlanc Talks About his 50 Years As A School Bus Driver

admin December 7, 2023 Comments Off on “I’ve Been Blessed” Hathaway Resident Peter LeBlanc Talks About his 50 Years As A School Bus Driver

Peter LeBlanc recently celebrated 50 years of driving a school bus for Hathaway High School.  The Jeff Davis School Board honored him at a meeting and presented him with a certificate. Since 1974, LeBlanc’s

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