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BOTSKY’S
Botsky’s is a true downtown treasure. During the lunch hour, it always has a nice hustle and bustle to it; however, in the evening it tends to be less busy so Chelsea and I
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PAUL SAVOIE LOOKS BACK ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS MAYOR OF LAKE CHARLES IN THE EARLY 1980s
Editor’s note: To read Paul Savoie’s notes about the time he spent as mayor of Lake Charles (1981-85) isn’t just to discover a treasure trove of fascinating facts from the history and politics of the
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THE WALKING DEAD IN 1,700 WORDS
Scene 1. In the kitchen. Andrea cooks and Glenn sits at the table. Andrea: Fried or scrambled? Glenn: Scrambled. Rick (entering kitchen suddenly): Do the right thing! Glenn (after a pause): OK. Is it
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AN OPEN LETTER TO SEAN PAYTON
Dear Coach, I know what you must have been thinking. I was thinking the same thing. You should have been working the sidelines at the SuperDome with your Saints playing for the NFC Championship
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THERE AIN’T NO SUCH THING AS A FREE FEDERAL DOLLAR
Over the last half-century, the role of the federal government has greatly expanded. Washington is now deeply involved in elementary and secondary education, healthcare, housing, employment practices, the media, how we use our land
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RESORT COMING SOON ON THE CAMERON COAST?
Could Cameron Become The Next Kemah, Texas — The Next Hot Tourist Destination On The Upper Gulf Coast? • Compiled By Karla Wall A group called Cameron Answers, formed in 2009 as a “think
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CAN A FLU SHOT GIVE YOU THE FLU?
Timothy Neidigh Clears Up Misconceptions About The Flu • By Brad Goins Will getting a flu shot ever give you the flu? Ask family nurse practitioner Timothy Neidigh this question and you’ll find that
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CRAPPY DRIVERS
They Annoy You. They Terrify You. What Makes Some Local Drivers Do Such Dumb And Dangerous Things? • By Brad Goins Louisiana driving behaviors have been a big topic in area news lately.
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DR. HENRY CARTER
DeRidder Physician’s Career Includes Family Medicine Practice, Mission Trips To Honduras, Free Clinic • By Karla Wall Having just retired last July, Dr. Henry Carter, 85, can look back on a long career of
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2013 BEST OF SWLA WINNERS: THE LIST
Bull’s Eye! 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of Lagniappe’s Best of Southwest Louisiana. For two decades, Lagniappe’s been rounding up readers’ ballots and singling out the hometown favorites. You won’t need a posse or
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