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SOWELA: A CONSTANT STATE OF CHANGE
The SOWELA of even three or four years ago bears little resemblance to today’s revitalized school. New accreditation, campus improvements and additions, enhanced program offerings, and a new partnership with industry and the community
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CELEBRITY CANINE
Local Therapy Dog Featured In 2015 Petco Calendar • By Karla Wall For Jeanie, an adorable pomeranian/papillion/Yorkshire terrier mix, with a couple of other breeds back in the pedigree, life has been a rags-to-riches
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RESTAURANT CALLA
Well, I hope everyone had a great holiday season. I’m sure we’ve all eaten more food than we should have. I must share the wonderful dining experience I had with my family the other
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ESCAPING THE BOOM
Many Lake Area Residents Looking To Move To More Spacious, Quieter Areas Ahead Of Expansion The vast majority of Lake Area residents are encouraged by the thought of the economic expansion the
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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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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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THE MAGIC OF BEING SANTA
Starring Bob Nordan, Jr. Written By Patricia Broussard Santa’s in town … have you seen him? He has been spotted at grocery stores, banks and parks. Have you seen him? He’s out and about
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The PLUMMETING PRICE OF OIL
The week I wrote this column, several gas stations around town were selling gasoline for $2.39 a gallon. The reason for the lower price is that oil has fallen from $115 a barrel last
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BOLD, BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS
Local Floral Designer Tammie Aucoin Talks About Her Well-Known Holiday Displays And Her Rose Bowl Parade Design Work Tammie Aucoin, floral designer with A Daisy A Day in Lake Charles, can’t remember a
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Making ‘The Best’ Cover
By Brad Goins As the deadline for Lagniappe’s 21st annual Best of Southwest Louisiana approached, Lake Charles photographer Lindsey Janies was given the assignment of photographing a modernized version of Jeannie — the
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