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FAVORITES SOUTHERN KITCHEN at L’Auberge
I recently got an invite to a media appreciation night at Favorites Southern Kitchen, in the former location of Le Café in the L’Auberge casino. I always enjoy these events, as we always leave
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WALK-ON’S
The Menu Is The Highlight Reel For Southwest Louisiana’s Newest Sports Bar • By Mario Pacetti I knew we were getting a Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar. But since I’ve never been to one, I
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COLD CASE FILES: THE 1978 MURDER OF BARBARA BIRD
A Cold Case Being Investigated By The LCPD By Brad Goins At 10:30 pm on June 28, 1978, Lake Charles Police received a phone call about an incident taking place at a McNeese Street
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CRIMES OF THE PAST: THE FOUL MURDER OF IRIS KENDALL
By Nola Mae Ross The pages of the Lake Charles American Weekly for March 15, 1902, delivered the following information: “About 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon, nine-year-old Iris Kendall ran gaily up Railroad Avenue from
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MARTY BEE
A Profile Of The Noted Professional Artist And Graphic Design Professor By Angie Kay Dilmore Marty Bee has taught graphic design to nearly 3,000 art students at McNeese State University since 1987. He also
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HIRING VETS
AAR Aircraft Services Provides Opportunities For Veterans By Erica McCreedy As the Southwest Louisiana economic boom continues to take root, more than 40,000 jobs will need qualified and talented workers to fill them. The
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BLUE DOG CAFE
609 Ryan St. • Downtown Lake Charles • 337-491-8880 A few weeks back, my friend Joseph Whitley, the General Manager of the Blue Dog Cafe, sent me an invite for their soft opening. I
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SWLA FERRIES
PLEASURE CRUISES, STAG PARTIES AND FIDDLE SERENADES Before Bridges And Cars, Ferries Were A Highly Valued Form Of Transportation In The Lake Area By Brad Goins No historical situation better demonstrates the importance of documentation
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UNFORGOTTEN FAMILY
By Mona Woodward In a world full of bad news and hopelessness, it’s always refreshing to hear a “feel good” story that brings joy and optimism, and restores your faith in a God who answers
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WITCH’S BROOM
Rose Virus That Produces Excess Of Thorns, Misshapen Leaves Found In Louisiana By Karla Wall State horticulture experts caused a bit of a stir in Louisiana’s rose gardening community earlier this month when they
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