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Do You Like To Smash?
A new business model will open in SWLA just in time for Valentine’s Day. Break the Psycle is a smash room or “rage room,” in which you can pay money to smash items such
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There’s No Escaping The Korean Wave
For some it started with Netflix’s release of “Squid Game” or the popularity of the band BTS, but for me, my interest in Korean culture dates back to the year 2008, when I watched
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SWLA Taking Center Stage In Global Market
Europe has been grappling with an energy crisis since Russia invaded Ukraine in February of last year. And hardly any country was as reliant on imports from Russia as Germany. Years of ignoring U.S.
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Emily In Paris Furor
Emily in Paris dominated headlines even before season three’s release date on Dec. 21 on Netflix. With a celebrated writer and producer, Darren Star of Sex and the City fame, and an electric cast
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SWLA’s Love Of Litigation
SWLA’s Love Of Litigation One of the contributing factors to Louisiana’s high auto insurance rates is litigation. You can’t turn on the TV without seeing an ad from a lawyer claiming to “get you
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Alien Technology
Are UFOs Real Or Are We Seeing Military Prototypes? By Kerri Cooke Halloween is approaching, so now is the best time to ask, “Are you a believer in aliens?” While you might see
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‘NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE AT ALL’
Mike Brignac’s Journey From Dystonia To Freedom By Kerri Cooke I first interviewed Mike Brignac about his battle against dystonia in 2014. He had developed dystonia in August 2010, when he was helping clean-up after
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Justin Roberts On The Ground In Ukraine
Local Filmmaker Wants To Make A Difference By Kerri Cooke The war in Ukraine has been on everyone’s mind, for humanitarian reasons and because of supply chain issues closer to home. From gas prices
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Violent Crime in the Lake Area
A Rash Of Murders: Is Crime In Lake Charles Getting Worse? By Kerri Cooke Violent crime — it’s becoming more and more evident in our area every day. Homicide even crept up on
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Change The Channel? Not When Ben Terry Is On
Community Rallies Around Local Meteorologist Through Hurricanes And Cancer Battle By Kerri Cooke Once there was a boy who grew up in Kosciusko, Miss., — a small town rich in Native American history, instrumental in
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