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Officer, Educator, Patriot
Major John Stills, U.S. Army, Retired Story And Photos By Scott E. Raymond Today, Major John Stills, United States Army, (Retired), age 76, has retired twice: once, from the U.S. Army and, secondly, from a
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Sulphur Mayor Mike Danahay
Story By Scott E. Raymond • Photos By Lindsey Janies Elected in March and sworn in in May of 2018, Mike Danahay is approaching the end of his first year in office as mayor of the city
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Retired Justice Jack Watson
90 Years And Going Strong By Scott E. Raymond In September, retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jack Watson reached a milestone that many others never realize: he turned 90. When I recently interviewed
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Rip Van Winkle Gardens
Rich In History And Grandeur Story And Photos By Scott E. Raymond When 19-year-old University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) student Mike Richard first came to work at Rip Van Winkle Gardens in the spring
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W. Brent Lumpkin
A Conversation With Commercial Real Estate Developer, W. Brent Lumpkin By Scott E. Raymond When I meet commercial real estate investor, developer and broker W. Brent Lumpkin at his downtown Lake Charles office for this
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Officer On Deck
Former Navy captain and fighter pilot Randy Robb By Scott E. Raymond When Randy Robb watches a pilot perform aerobatics at an airshow, it’s probably safe to say his mind is keenly in tune
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Vic Stelly
THE LIFE AND CAREER OF A SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN STORY BY SCOTT E. RAYMOND PHOTOS BY JASON CARROLL & SCOTT E. RAYMOND For Victor “Vic” Theodore Stelly, the first memorable impressions were probably set in
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Hal Y’all Doin’
STORY BY SCOTT E. RAYMOND PHOTOS BY LINDSAY JANIES A tall and fit-looking 60, when Hal McMillin first greets this writer, he enthusiastically begins the visit by showing some photos of family, friends, colleagues and
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CALL FOR VETS
On several occasions, the Up Fronter has mentioned the special ceremonies and presentations provided by the Chapter 1996 Military Order of the Purple Heart to honor the military service of veterans at their wakes
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LC STRONG: MARSHALL J. SIMIEN, JR.
Story By Scott E. Raymond Photos By Lindsey Janies “One of the most important things that happened to me was that I left Lake Charles, then I came back,” says Marshall J. Simien, Jr.,
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