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He’s Back: Matt Viator Returns
Who says you can’t go home again? Not Matt Viator. Viator left McNeese nearly 10 years ago for UL-Monroe, only to return to his old stomping grounds as head coach–the place where he had
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Southern Spice
3901 Ryan St., Lake Charles So, there we were, my wife, Shyla and I. We were gearing up for the hustle and bustle of the Thanksgiving holiday week. My parents flew into town to
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Chef’s Corner DAVID PHILLIPS
By Diana Vallette Restaurant Calla’s executive chef, David Phillips, was never meant to have a desk job. “My first job was at McDonald’s when I was 16,” he says. Phillips, who grew up in
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Lazy K Meat Co.
4865 Highway 397, Iowa We’ve been down this road before — quite a few times, actually. Over the past few years and for various reasons, we’ve seen our
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What Lies Beneath?
Jeff Davis Parish Offers Crawfish Farm Tours • By Madelaine B. Landry So many tales in literature are set in caves and subterranean underworlds, demonstrating the ages-old fascination people have for these dark places.
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Smoothest Spirits In SWLA
Yellowfin Vodka Introduces Its New Sister Rum Line ——— By DIANA VALLETTE ——— Jamison Trouth’s type A personality and chemical engineering background set both Yellowfin Vodka and his new Mahi Rum up for success.
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A Majestic Sight
The State’s Bald Eagle Population Is Healthy And Thriving, And You Can See These Regal Birds Right Here In SWLA By Karla Wall For even the hardest-core and most jaded bird or wildlife
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Willy And The Bandits… Part II
As Will Wade winds down his final preparations for his much anticipated second season the wildly popular, much sought after and often-quoted McNeese basketball coach knows he has
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Happy Trails
Miles Of New Trails And A Bike Park Are Coming Soon To Sam Houston Jones State Park By Madelaine B. Landry The driving force, or perhaps the riding force, behind the miles of
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Chef’s Corner-Matt Whitney
Whitney Has Been Head Chef At Grosse Savanne For Six Years Each morning Matt Whitney stops at Market Basket to source the ingredients he’ll need for lunch and dinner at Grosse Savanne. He’s been
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