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McNeese’s G.O.A.T.
How can the man with the most accomplished and decorated sports career in McNeese school history be so grateful about having a simple basketball court named in his honor? The answer is simple but
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Paddling In A Pumpkin
Duane Hansen has fulfilled a long-held dream: to paddle the Missouri River in a pumpkin. On Aug. 27, Hansen set out in an 846-pound pumpkin for a 38-mile float on the Big Muddy to
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Harry Truman Methvin
Story By Pierre Fontenot Main photo by Liz Anne Mueller. Other images courtesy Vance Perkins and Kara Clayton Bergeron. “I was in his first homeroom class. Jacket from the 1940s, as country as you can get.
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I’m Drunk. Who Needs Tires?
Laurie Rosser, of Gorseinon, Wales, was stopped while driving on the M4 because his van was missing two tires. Police estimated he had driven more than 10 miles without the tires. Rosser was breathalyzed
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Alien Technology
Are UFOs Real Or Are We Seeing Military Prototypes? By Kerri Cooke Halloween is approaching, so now is the best time to ask, “Are you a believer in aliens?” While you might see
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From Records To Reunions
The Research Turtles Champion Original Music In Lake Charles By Brad Goins Jud and Joe Norman grew up in a house where their parents listened to the Beatles. They were enthusiastic fans of the
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LSU FOOTBALL PREVIEW
By Ron Higgins Perception: most coaches in the Southeastern Conference must have previously played or been an assistant in the league to make them a perfect “fit” as an SEC head coach hire. Reality:
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POTENTIAL, PROMISE, AND PITFALLS: THE 2022 MCNEESE COWBOYS
By Rick Sarro I can offer up a slew of metaphors to describe McNeese’s 2022 football program and the season fast approaching. The Cowboys, with their fourth head coach since 2018, are building from scratch.
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Bienvenue!
The Adventure Begins Today By Madelaine B. Landry When entrepreneur, health professional, filmmaker and multilingual folklorist Dr. Moriah Hargrave speaks, it’s hard to resist her enthusiasm. When she dances, however, most find it impossible. Her
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SushiBoxx
4720 Nelson Road #130, Lake Charles In 1985, Skate City roller skating rink opened in Lake Charles. It hosted birthday parties and skate nights for family, friends and first dates. That came to an
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