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TOP 10 HOME SALES OF 2014
1.) 3000 Bayou Bend Drive $970,000 Location Lake Charles Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 4 Half Baths 2 Total Area (sf) 6,700 Stories 2 Age 19 Lot Size .98 acres 2.) 4300 Indigo Place
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THE STORY OF ARSENE LEBLEU
Deep in the southwest corner of Louisiana lies a region famed in American history as the “Neutral Strip.” This 40-mile-wide stretch of wilderness and marsh land, located principally on land that is in present-day
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HOLLYWOOD BEAUTIFUL
Krystal Kershaw’s Work With Celebs By Calvin Tyler Lake Charles is a small town built on industry. I remember a time before the casinos moved into town, bringing with them new economic opportunities.
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ENERGY 20 YEARS FROM NOW
Shale Gas Will Dramatically Change The World’s Energy Outlook The shale gas revolution, which has already transformed the United States and Louisiana into manufacturing powers, will vastly alter the world’s energy landscape by 2035,
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MASTERS OF THE POUR
By Calvin Tyler There are people in this world who never settle for second place. You’ve met these people before, whether during sporting events, in the military, or at work, and the thing
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AN OLD-FASHIONED EXPERIENCE
Story and Drinking By Calvin Tyler Going out into our fair city in search of the perfect nightlife experience isn’t that hard to do. In fact, this great state we call home is a
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PAUL SAVOIE LOOKS BACK ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS MAYOR OF LAKE CHARLES IN THE EARLY 1980s
Editor’s note: To read Paul Savoie’s notes about the time he spent as mayor of Lake Charles (1981-85) isn’t just to discover a treasure trove of fascinating facts from the history and politics of the
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2013 BEST OF SWLA WINNERS: THE LIST
Bull’s Eye! 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of Lagniappe’s Best of Southwest Louisiana. For two decades, Lagniappe’s been rounding up readers’ ballots and singling out the hometown favorites. You won’t need a posse or
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5 SONGS FOR LEAVING WORK
By Calvin Tyler If you’re not that enthusiastic about what you do for a living, then the worst part of your day is when your feet leave the warmth of your bed (sofa, or
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LEN PAULEY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
After Losing His 15-Year-Old Daughter Hannah To Suicide In 2011, Len Pauley Is Raising Awareness Of Bullying In An Effort To Save Lives ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- Everyone knows the saying “sticks and stones may break your bones,
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