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Southwest Louisiana Economic Outlook
AGreek philosopher once said that the only constant in life is change. When we began this year, we projected that one or two LNG facilities would be making final investment decisions (FID). When President
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TRANSPORTATION UPDATE ROAD CONSTRUCTION, ROAD WIDENING … AND DID SOMEONE SAY A NEW BRIDGE?
After years of much talk and seemingly little action, things picked up in early 2024 in the effort to get the long-awaited I-10 Bridge replacement project moving. According to La. DOTD spokesperson John Guidroz,
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Calcasieu Parish Schools A Sign Of Recovery: Increasing Enrollment For the second consecutive year, enrollment for Calcasieu Parish schools has increased. Enrollment for August, 2023 (for the 2023-2024 school year), was 27,000 students, up
Read More »HITTING THE SNOOZE BUTTON SWLA Economy Is Still A Sleeping Giant, But Will Hit The Snooze Button A Bit Longer
In last year’s annual report, I talked about Will Wade just being hired and I said the team needed “rebuilding,” — a “rebirth.” I referred to the basketball program as a “sleeping giant.” I
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FIGHTING FENTANYL
“People love to say you can’t die from smoking marijuana, but in 2024, you absolutely can.” — Tonya Doucette, Project Trey Trey Comeaux was a charismatic and happy kid who lived with his mother,
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Cajun French Music Association
I love it when my phone dings with new opportunities. Renee Smith, CEO and backbone of Lake Charles Pitbull Rescue, sent me a message asking if I’d be available to check something out. I was
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Blue Iguana Taco Bar & Cantina
It never fails! Any time there are rumors or speculation of a new restaurant opening in Southwest Louisiana, we hear it. “We don’t need another Mexican restaurant.” And, there’s a lot of merit
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TRIVIA TOUR
I love trivia. I used to DVR (is that still a thing?) old Jeopardy episodes and save them up to watch with friends. We’d play our own version of the game while watching. There
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Meet The Mayor: Mike Danahay
If you’d met me when I was young, you would never have guessed I’d be where I am. I was so shy,” says Mike Danahay, Sulphur’s mayor. “I hardly spoke when I was in
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Good Answer!!! Sulphur Family Wins Big On Family Feud, Donates Winnings To Charity
On most afternoons, you can find my family cuddled up on the couch yelling answers at the TV. We participate in our own version of the holy trinity: Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Family
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