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SECOND MAJOR LAKE CHARLES PHOTO BOOK
For the second time, the prestigious Images of Modern America series has released a book devoted entirely to Lake Charles. This one, titled simply Lake Charles, was authored and collated by Jessica Hutchings. Hutchings,
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HOBO HOTEL: DREAM HOUSE FOR CATS
For years, the Up Fronter’s been promoting Hobo Hotel — a local center for cat care and adoption. I’ve tended to get out the good word about Hobo Hotel because of the organization’s clever
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AXES OF EVIL: THE TRUE STORY OF THE AX-MAN MURDERS BT TODD C. ELLIOT
Walterville, Oregon: Trine Day, 2015. 143 pages. $19.95. Illustrated by Hal Moore. La. Author Todd C. Elliott Tells The Story Of A Serial Killer Who Stopped In L.C. One Fateful Night A Century
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STREET PERFORMERS
Lake Area musicians will have a new sort of venue as a result of the Lake Charles City Council’s vote to allow musicians and other performers to entertain on certain downtown street corners. Performers
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SWLA RICE FARMERS HOPE FOR AN IMMENSE NEW MARKET IN CUBA
“I’ve been working on this for 10 years. I’m very passionate about it.” That’s Welsh rice farmer Brian Wild talking about the potential rice market in Cuba that became a bit more accessible recently
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THE LA. ROOTS OF ELVIS’ SUCCESS
The La. Roots Of Elvis’ Success For some reason, KnowLA, the online encyclopedia of all things Louisiana, was recently promoting a story by Agnes Scott College scholar Tracey E.W. Laird on Elvis Presley’s
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TRUE BLUE
LCPD Chief Don Dixon On Respect, Excellence And The Challenges Ahead Don Dixon had to start dealing with the Lake Charles Police Dept. even before he became its chief. The night
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MILITARY PURPLE HEART, CHAPTER 1996
Once again, it’s time for the Up Fronter’s periodic review of the Military Purple Heart, Chapter 1996. Commander Henry D. Doiron continues to warn that the group may end soon if it doesn’t get
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THE ART OF BEING CANDICE
Unique Like Her Art, Candice Alexander Is Finding Exceptional Success • By Brad Goins • Main Image Photo By Lindsey Janies Artist Candice D. Alexander began by thinking that her artistic enterprise in
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Do You Have Any Steaks That Cost More?
The fact that I’ve written about state Treasurer John Kennedy in two consecutive Up Fronts doesn’t mean I’m going to support his candidacy for whatever post he eventually runs for. It just means the
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