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FIVE YEARS IN THE MAKING …
My interest in boxing runs deep. I remember my late grandfather from Italy, who immigrated to the United States and lived in New York and Chicago, telling me tales of the great heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano. He was idolized by Italian-Americans, and Marciano’s legend grew as the stories were passed down through the generations. »
A HUNTER IS BORN
It was a special day that will always remain etched in the mind of this nine-year-old hunter. It was a day of firsts for Collin Cloud; a day that introduced the youngster to the wonderful sport of turkey hunting. He was hooked up with his dad and mentor, Scott, on a road trip west »
RACE FOR HOUSE SPEAKERS
Although the governor has traditionally enjoyed tremendous influence over whom the House selects as its leader — and even though the gubernatorial contest is far from being decided — there are already 10 representatives who tell LaPolitics they are either running for speaker or are considering the race. The race for speaker of the »
PA-D’s
1541 Martin Luther King/Highway 171 North, Lake Charles, 244-2078 With the influx of all the new industry and home development in this area, we’ve seen more and more new places opening around town, as well as some already established places moving into new locations. To name just a couple, 121 Artisan Bistro is supposed »
AGE DOESN’T MATTER
Dear Dr. Archer, I fell for someone I met on the Internet. I am 33 years old, single, and have no problem getting dates. However, I am a bit of a party girl, and normally meet guys who share the same interests. Most are handsome, single, and not very serious. I guess you can »
REVISITING AN OLD FRIEND: HBO NOW
I’m a cable subscriber. We’ve been paying for cable as long as I can remember; and, being a child born in the 70’s, I’ve lived most of my life with cable TV. As a youth, I was introduced to many a film through cable television, and my parents subscribed to HBO, a premium movie »
PRESIDENTIAL RACE: MY CRYSTAL BALL
The 2016 presidential election is 18 months away, yet candidates are already throwing their hats into the ring. At this point, prognostication about who the nominees will be is pure speculation: there are simply too many unforeseen events that could alter the political landscape between now and the party conventions next July. But since »
80MEANO
Jim Groth’s 1980 El Camino Is A Labor Of Love Five years ago, Jim Groth, a resident of Moss Bluff, acquired a 1980 Chevy El Camino. And he decided he wanted to have some fun with it. When he got the combination car and truck, he says, it was “in drivable condition, but not »
BUDDY UP!
Moss Bluff Buddy Ball Offers Sports Opportunities For Children With Special Needs Chad Manuel rolls up to home plate in his wheelchair. With assistance from a “buddy” who helps him hold and swing the bat, Chad hits the ball, then he and his buddy are off to first base! Moss Bluff Buddy »
PAYBACK TIME
Sometimes the difference between a very forgettable fishing trip and a trip of a lifetime is one cast. There’s nothing like perseverance when one is in pursuit of success. Patience is a great virtue. It was Easter weekend. With the patience of Job, Mitchell Smith was in search of a hawg bass. But the »
