Hurricane Delta made landfall on Oct. 9 in Southwest Louisiana, which was also recently impacted by Hurricane Laura on August 27. There is devastation to many properties, businesses and homes. Click the link for information on the destination in addition to helpful links to local media and agencies. Learn More
Cheers, Y’all! Crying Eagle is back – after Hurricane Laura ravaged Southwest Louisiana. It’s been a rough year, no doubt, but the staff at Crying Eagle is ready to welcome you with open “wings!” There is something special about a locally owned company that allows it to be a little organic and…
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Best Breakfast Spots Around SWLA It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is breakfast. The good news is that when you’re in Lake Charles, there are plenty of options to satisfy your breakfast cravings! Pitt Grill Pitt Grill is a Lake Charles classic and a regional chain…
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Lake City Cruisers – Bikes that Light up the Night! Biking has made a resurgence in 2020. It’s something to do outside, and bonus – it’s healthy. One thing about Louisiana is that it’s hot, oh and, a second thing – humid! So, Lake City Cruisers has found a way to beat-the-heat and bike at night with…
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You have at least five or six (or maybe a hundred) in your closet. You wear them when exercising, socializing, and grocery shopping. They show off your personality, broadcast a message, or make you part of a team. They can be worn layered, tucked in, or cropped. In Southwest Louisiana, the T-shirt…
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If you’re from Louisiana, then more than likely you grew up pretty much living off snocones as a kid…
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The summer months bring warm temperatures to Southwest Louisiana and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The Creole Nature Trail All-American Road offers a wide variety of activities that can be experienced easily, and at little to no cost at all! May through September is when crabbing…
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Nothing is sweeter or creates more genuinely happy-filled memories than a delicious scoop of ice cream in the sun-drenched Louisiana summers. It’s just magical to take a break, sit on the porch and indulge in a little spoon filled with ice cream heaven! Louisiana Reauxl (pronounced like Roll) is a…
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Taking an art break over lunch one day, I decided to feed my soul on culture at the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center. The intriguing idea of the new Black Heritage Gallery exhibit “A Pandemic Portfolio: Works Created in Isolation” was something that sparked my imagination. When the…
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Did you know that the Children's Museum in Lake Charles is open? Well, it is! And they have worked tirelessly to make sure that you have a fun and safe experience when you decide to bring your children. Plus with many schools having a delayed start to the school year, now is the perfect time to…
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Delicious Diversity from Coffee to Soul Food The community in Lake Charles is one that embraces diversity and celebrates individual accomplishments and creativity…
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