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URINARY INCONTINENCE

Lydia Crochet April 21, 2016 Comments Off on URINARY INCONTINENCE

Local Physical Therapist Talks About That Embarrassing Little Secret And How To Overcome It By Lydia Crochet   When you sneeze, do you pee a little? If so, you’re not alone; the behavior is

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The Lullaby Of Cajun French

Pierre Fontenot April 21, 2016 Comments Off on The Lullaby Of Cajun French

…where the story begins with the author declaring himself a “Token”… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ In my 20’s I was a novelty. I’d moved to the big city

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WHAT LOUISIANANS WISH OTHERS KNEW ABOUT BOILED CRAWFISH

Lydia Crochet April 6, 2016 Comments Off on WHAT LOUISIANANS WISH OTHERS KNEW ABOUT BOILED CRAWFISH

Or, Never Waste A Good Newspaper By Lydia Crochet   Ah, Louisianans. We make it a point to stand out, don’t we? So many things set us apart from the rest of the nation.

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FOR THE LOVE OF BREWING

Angie Kay Dilmore April 6, 2016 Comments Off on FOR THE LOVE OF BREWING

By Angie Kay Dilmore Beer and music enthusiasts in the Lake Area eagerly await the opening of the revived institution called Rikenjaks Brewing Co. Owner Jay Ecker has been tirelessly working with contractors in

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THE 1987 MURDER OF NOAH BREAUX

Brad Goins April 6, 2016 Comments Off on THE 1987 MURDER OF NOAH BREAUX

A Cold Case Being Investigated By The LCPD By Brad Goins • Photos Courtesy Of The Breaux Family And The LCPD The call reporting a house on fire came in to the Lake Charles

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READER FEEDERS

Karla Wall March 17, 2016 Comments Off on READER FEEDERS

Decorative, Whimsical “Library Boxes” Appeal To Readers Of All Ages By Karla Wall If you’re an avid reader, you know the feeling of addiction: There are never enough books around, and there’s a feeling

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THE PATH

Lydia Crochet March 17, 2016 Comments Off on THE PATH

Musician And Wife Use Music As A ‘Path’ For Giving To Those In Need By Lydia Crochet   We’ve all heard the saying, “Behind every great man (who just happens to be the bass

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LET’S SELL OUT OUR CITIZENS … AGAIN

Pierre Sez March 17, 2016 Comments Off on LET’S SELL OUT OUR CITIZENS … AGAIN

When legalized gambling came to our state, it wuz called de solution to all uf our fundin problems for education and health care in our state. Louisiana citizens were sold out so dat politicians

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THE ART FACTORY

Angie Kay Dilmore March 17, 2016 Comments Off on THE ART FACTORY

One Local Business Operates On The Principle That Anyone Can Create Art By Angie Kay Dilmore Tracy LeMieux beams as she walks through her art studio and points out the numerous art projects in

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SWLA BAR GUIDE

Braylin Jenkins March 17, 2016 Comments Off on SWLA BAR GUIDE

Story By Braylin Jenkins – Photos By Daniel Castro Highlighting the bar scene in Lake Charles is no easy task. So like last year, I brought some friends along to chime in. While we

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