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Colt Mire Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp
Though he’s an experienced chef, Colt Mire isn’t “the” chef at Tia Juanita’s. He’s there in a consultant capacity. And he’s largely, if not totally, responsible for bringing Tia Juanita’s back after its closure
Read More »40th Anniversary: Many Stories To Tell
As is the norm, Lagniappe’s feature stories have gotten a positive reception from the Lake Area public. We get much more positive feedback than negative. All of this reflects the nature of the magazine.
Read More »That’s what Dads Do: They Fix Things
Fortunately, for most of us, that last one may never be necessary. But what father would deny his only daughter a chance at life when he is offered the opportunity? Dave Nettles is originally
Read More »MSU Football
It’s getting close to the time for putting all this preseason and pregame prep to the test on Sept. 2. 1st Quarter – Offensive Overview I wanted this year’s in-depth preview and analysis to
Read More »Temple or Tent? That’s Your Choice
It’s been said often: The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. And, as much as everyone loves taking a journey for relaxation, to see marvelous sights, many of us have started,
Read More »Coolers Icehouse
It appears a new contender has come to battle in the arena of Poboy Wars. This has caused a fervor among the fans and diehards of tradition
Read More »Democracy, corruption and Political Reform
A 2022 opinion poll by the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics found 56% of respondents agreed with the statement “the government is corrupt and rigged against everyday people like me,” including 66% of Republican respondents,
Read More »Fishery Disaster Declaration Comes Slowly
The Advocate’s Mike Smith continues to work the Lake Charles beat. In a recent story, he reported that the federal government had just approved a disaster declaration for damage that was done to Louisiana
Read More »MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub
I believe it’s safe to say we’ve all encountered moments when we just want to escape reality. Whether it’s work, weather or just life in general, a temporary departure from the everyday barrage offers
Read More »Being The Only Women In The Room
Although women continue to make strides in the modern workforce, there are still many male-dominated careers. Currently, the number of female emergency responders is still below 40 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of
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