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“An Incredible Journey”
Outgoing McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel Reflects On Leading McNeese Through Some Of Its Most Difficult Years It’s not such a rare thing that a university student becomes a professor at that same university.
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All Things Louisiana
All Things Louisiana 393 Hwy 171, Moss Bluff, 337-884-4440 Moss Bluff, if you haven’t heard, you’re sitting on a little gem when it comes to comfort food. The moment I saw a social media
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A View From The Top
The leadership baton will soon be handed over to incoming McNeese State University president Dr. Wade Rousse. Another chapter in McNeese’s 85-year history will begin, and we can only hope it’s not as chaotic
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When War Knocks On The Door
Four Brothers From Zwolle Fought In World War II. Three Of Them Were Killed Within Weeks Of Each Other. This Past Memorial Day, They Finally Received Due Recognition
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When You Lose, You Win- Lynn Brossette Talks About His Weight Loss Journey
American tennis pro Arthur Ashe once offered this motivational advice: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” While that might sound obvious, hackneyed even, it is often the simplest
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“I’M JUST A BILL…”
There aren’t many lessons I remember vividly from grade school, but Schoolhouse Rock’s “I’m Just a Bill,” circa 1976, was, for whatever reason, burned into my hippocampus. I can remember watching that rolled up
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No Pets Left Behind-Never Leave Your Pets To Face A Hurricane Without You
Nearly everyone I’ve talked to who stayed in their homes during Hurricanes Laura or Rita has told me the same thing when I’ve asked whether they’ll stay next time. “No way. Never again.” Howling,
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Save Me Some Space, Mike
Lagniappe Founder And Publisher Bob Hartnett Remembers Longtime Columnist And Friend Dr. Mike Kurth On April 30, 2024, I lost a dear friend and a long-time Lagniappe columnist, Dr. Michael Kurth. Mike came to
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An All-Around Great Guy
There is so much about autism that most of us simply do not understand. Autistic people are constantly challenging our assumptions about who they are and what they can accomplish. While it may be
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50 Years Strong-Cloverleaf Barber And Beauty Supply
Philip Hale, 73, saw a need in the barber world 50 years ago and filled it. It all started when Hale’s aunt, who owned a 12-chair shop in Alaska, asked him if he’d ever
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