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TO THE ROOF OF THE WORLD-A Trek Through The Himalayas
By Brian Johnson The Himalayas evoke images of mountains shrouded in clouds, Buddhist monasteries tucked away in valleys, and religious ascetics meditating in frigid caves. My fascination with the Himalayas was sparked after
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Looking Ahead- With Lake Charles Mayor-Elect Marshall Simien, JR.
Tell us a bit about yourself. What do you want the citizens of Lake Charles to know about you personally? I was born and raised in North Lake Charles, the oldest of five children,
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G.O.A.T. – The Greatest Of Aerobic Time
By Todd C. Elliott The term “goat” has become an acronym for “the greatest of all time.” But the greatest of aerobic time is waiting to be had at one of the newest and
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STILL KICKING: GRANDMASTER CHOI VS. MASTER CHOI
By Todd C. Elliott Master Choi Tae Kwon Do Institute has taken “the foot, fist way” to achieve nearly 50 years of being a staple Lake Charles local business. However, the long journey is
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Chef’s Corner- Colin Nunez
Colin Nunez Peek into the kitchen at Villa Harlequin and you’ll find 35-year-old Colin Nunez … and his bandana. Nunez is only one half of the chef team at the downtown spot, but his
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The Brow Queen: Jillyan Bevlaqua
Story By Diana Vallette ~ Photos By Lana Tyler Photography Jillyan Bevlaqua is the brow
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Coastal Connections – With Rusty Dawdy
The Soundtrack Of Summer Since the early days of Rock N’ Roll, summer anthems have driven record sales with songs inspired by water, the beach or simply life unburdened by the confines of school.
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The Path To Citizenship And Home In SWLA
By Todd C. Elliott Neil Diamond sang it best: They’re coming to America. Not all of them legally, of course, as headlines buzz about “illegal immigration” almost daily. But often untold is the story
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HAPPY TRAILS
JOHN BRIDGES: READY TO RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET AFTER 50 YEARS IN BROADCASTING STORY BY PIERRE FONTENOT • KPLC STUDIO PHOTOS BY CHRIS BRENNAN John Bridges is headed towards retirement. All these years …
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Main Squeeze Juice Co.
3629 Nelson Road, Lake Charles When it comes to eating a little healthier, my desire is there, but turning those aspirations into fruition? I typically
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