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WALL JEWELRY
The Fused Glass Art Of Frank Thompson By Karla Wall Local artist and craftsman Frank Thompson’s mother, not too long ago, showed him a piece of children’s art, obviously a kindergartner’s or a primary
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CANCER, INHERITED
Carriers Of Gene Mutation Face Higher Risk Of Breast Cancer By Lydia Crochet What would you do if you were told you have an 87-percent chance of developing cancer in your lifetime? Would you
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BEST OF 2015 VOTING ENDS SUNDAY, NOV. 15
Coming down to the wire! Exciting new categories, dazzling new choices, tight races all over the place! Our 2015 Best Of readers’ choice poll is a direct reflection of the new era that is dawning
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ON TRACK FOR SUCCESS
On The Road With The Rushford Family • By Angie Kay Dilmore Parents today can easily spend 10 or more hours a week taxiing their children to sporting activities, dance classes, music lessons, chess
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HIGH POWER ERs
AREA EMERGENCY ROOMS STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE BY BRAD GOINS Most of us are mightily challenged just to understand the basic workings of the health care system in everyday situations. Regardless of how
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CLIMBING KILIMANJARO
Local Army Vet Soon To Climb Africa’s Highest Peak By Lydia Crochet After serving his country for 21 years, LTC (R) Army-retired Brian Johnson, of Lake Charles, is gearing up to battle a completely
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GLORY DAYS
Landry High Tigers Celebrate The Golden Anniversary Of Their 1965 State Football Championship By Angie Kay Dilmore Dickie Tanous sat in the bleachers at Mansfield High School Stadium, surrounded by anxious fans of Landry
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FAMINE TO FEAST
NEW HOTELS GOING UP ALL OVER SWLA WITH MORE TO COME By Karla Wall A couple of years ago, the lodging choices for visitors to Lake Charles and the surrounding area were minimal. Other
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NIC HUNTER: A CUT ABOVE
Nic Hunter On Business, Politics And The Future Of SWLA FIRST IN A SERIES OF SWLA VISIONARIES Story By Scott E. Raymond • Photos By Lindsey Janies When first meeting Nicholas E. “Nic” Hunter,
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TIA JUANITA’S FISH CAMP
723 Ryan St, Lake Charles • 337-602-6243 Finally there’s a new restaurant in the old Fat Cat Café location downtown that I really think will make it. Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp is one of
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