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Is Texas Dirtier?
I’m going to tell you a joke. Some people think it’s pretty funny. But I warn you, it’s a dirty joke. Here’s the joke: What’s the difference between a redneck and a coonass? The Sabine River. I used to think the terms “redneck” and “coonass” were about equally offensive to poor undereducated rural people. »
Black and Gold Bricks
Can you imagine the letdown Saints players and coaches will have once they return to home base and offices in Metairie? The thick, humid, hazy air of summer in New Orleans can’t stack up to the cool, crisp, Downey fresh smell of the mountains of West Virginia. The Saints better enjoy training camp while »
Lessons Of A Lifetime
It is with a heavy heart we say our farewells to Lake Charles native, Butch Sigler. Some of the most influential people in our lives, after our parents, are our former coaches. In high school, it is essential for young athletes to benefit from positive role models. They’re in their formative years and the »
You Better Get It While You Can
New, Stringent Building Codes Haven’t Slowed The Search For Waterfront Property There’s a popular notion that at some point in the past, waterfront property in Southwest Louisiana could be bought dirt cheap in many places. Feeding into this perception, perhaps, is the memory of the wooden buildings, shacks and huts that once clustered »
Phenomenally Successful
Local Businesswoman Builds A Flea Market Festival With Professional Marketing By Angie Kay Dilmore Lake Charles celebrates more than 75 fairs and festivals each year. On the list is the Flea Fest, a biannual flea market held at the Burton Complex Event Barn every April and November. Organized in 2013 by Lisa Sonnier, »
Spotlight On Leesville And Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish prides itself on its citizens’ habit of greeting tourists and other visitors with a warm welcome and old-fashioned hospitality. Such friendliness, in tandem with the relaxed, small-town atmosphere of the area, make it easy for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life. Located in the heart of west »
Fall Festival Guide
You’ll find world-famous cuisine — gumbo, jambalaya, etoufee, world-class barbecue, German cuisine, and the much-loved carnival midway standbys: funnel cake, corn dogs, hot dogs and burgers. Browse the numerous booths offering unique arts and crafts. Find one-of-a-kind paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. See demonstrations by local artisans — from sculptors to woodworkers to weavers. »
Does Older Mean Wiser?
The idea that people necessarily grow wise as they grow old baffles me as much as most commonplaces do. I think in vain of examples of old people who’ve told me something I consider wise. I recall with embarrassment the number of times I’ve seen old people fly into rages or rants over frivolous »
Edwin Edwards’ Income
As a requirement for running for Congress in the 6th District, former Gov. Edwin Edwards has filed his financial disclosure statement with the U.S. House. It shows his income in 2013 totaling $242,787. Released within two years of his being released from federal prison, the statement shows Edwards was earning money from his biography, »
Dairy Barn
Not too long ago, the Taco Bell location on Hwy. 171 closed its doors, and re-opened in a brand new location a little bit north of their old one. I wondered if the old building would be torn down, since it looked like an old Taco Bell building, but here comes the Dairy Barn »
