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I have eight years of experience writing engaging prose and four years of editing experiece. My intelligence leads me to the latest scoops, my expertise allows readers to easily comprehend trending news and my style guides me on my journey through the streets. I strive to learn new things, stay ahead of the competition, and, of course, dress for success.
SWLA
Europe has been grappling with an energy crisis since Russia invaded Ukraine in February of last year. And hardly any country was as reliant on imports from Russia as Germany. Years of ignoring U.S. officials' advice finally bit them in the butt. Europe as a whole has scrambled for energy alternatives.
How Antwan Pettis II Took The Local Cookie Market By Storm
SWLA's Love Of Litigation One of the contributing factors to Louisiana's high auto insurance rates is litigation. You can't turn on the TV without seeing an ad from a lawyer claiming to "get you what you deserve." Some people throw around the phrase "I will sue you" just to leverage power over someone.
Local Filmmaker Wants To Make A Difference By Kerri Cooke The war in Ukraine has been on everyone's mind, for humanitarian reasons and because of supply chain issues closer to home. From gas prices to friends from Ukraine, we can find something or someone in our lives affected by the Russian invasion.
Community Rallies Around Local Meteorologist Through Hurricanes And Cancer Battle By Kerri Cooke Once there was a boy who grew up in Kosciusko, Miss., - a small town rich in Native American history, instrumental in the war of 1812 and named after a general who served in the American Revolution.
Millennials Face Health Consequences In Response To Economic Hardship By Kerri Cooke Every generation has its challenges. Tragic world events happen all the time. In the first half of the 20th century, World War I, the Great Depression and World War II dominated people's lives.
A Year In Review By Kerri Cooke On Aug. 25, the Lake Area Industry Alliance, LAIA, held their first media luncheon since 2019 to discuss the impacts Hurricanes Laura and Delta and COVID-19 have had on the community and how industry has fared and aided the community in its greatest time of need.
How Ben Herrera Defied COVID-19 And Two Hurricanes To Expand The Local Dining Scene Story By Kerri Cooke * Photos By Chris Brennan Running restaurants is in Ben Herrera's blood. His love of cooking came from his grandmother and great-grandmother, with his family's restaurant roots going all the way back to 1910 in Louisville, Colo.
Artists and Volunteers In The Lake Area Team Up To Give Back By Kerri Cooke The Capital One tower in Downtown Lake Charles holds the title as SWLA's skyscraper.
Making An Idea Reality: Joseph Tucker And Hydra-Guard Technologies Story By Kerri Cooke ~ Photos By Marlow Mungia In his TEDxLSU talk in 2016 Joseph Tucker said, "As an entrepreneur and inventor, my job is to come up with an idea and make it better than anyone else.
One Artist's Quest For Beauty, Fulfillment And Opportunity Story By Kerri Cooke * Photos by Chris Brennan You might not know the name Jeremy Price, but I'd be willing to bet you have noticed his work. Price is an artist and responsible for many murals and signs you see downtown.
Fashion and Beauty
Softness Is Celebrated With Exhuberance For Spring And Summer
by Kerri Cooke With the new year comes new goals and resolutions. But the early months of the year are also a perfect time to reevaluate the denim in your closet. Maybe it's time for a spring cleanout to make way for some fresh, trendy jeans. Good denim never goes [...]
Trending Hairstyles Take Inspo From the '70s, '80s And '90s
From Iron Working To Menswear, Josh Guillory Is On Fire
Gracie Broussard Uses Her Crochet Skills To Make Clothing
Get Out Of The Pandemic Rut This Spring And Summer
Ukraine Is A Vintage Fashion Paradise
The Fashion Industry Is Seeking To Reduce Its Environmental Impact
Fall And Winter Styles Bring Us Back To The Basics
How The Metaverse Is Infiltrating The Fashion Industry
Masks Are Not Only A Medical Tool, They're Also A Must-Have Accessory
Design: From Lake Charles To New York Fashion Week
Pop Culture
If you are a millennial, you grew up during a time when Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton dominated tabloid coverage. While all three women would go on to face personal demons as they matured, each has gone through a rebranding of late. Hilton's, however, might be the most surprising.
For some it started with Netflix's release of "Squid Game" or the popularity of the band BTS, but for me, my interest in Korean culture dates back to the year 2008, when I watched my first Korean drama - "Full House," starring Rain and Song Hye-Kyo.
Emily in Paris dominated headlines even before season three's release date on Dec. 21 on Netflix.