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We love to see local artists succeed! Congratulations to Candice Alexander, who will be opening the Alexander Art Studio storefront at 990 Ryan St. on the corner of Ryan and Pujo Sts. in downtown Lake Charles. She will remain in her Central School studio where she will continue to paint and work; …

Family & Youth, celebrating 42 years of serving Southwest Louisiana, conducted their annual meeting recently at L’Auberge Casino Resort. Two very deserving people were honored at this event. Leo Reddoch was given the Humanitarian of the Year award for all he has done for the community. Leo …

When I was a kid, I used to love watching the Roller Derby on television. It was fast and exciting and those ladies were tough. I forgot all about the Roller Derby until I heard that some teams were forming in Lake Charles. And I finally got to see a game for the first time recently. What fun! It …

One of Phil’s favorite things to do is dress up as Gumbeaux Gator and waddle all over the area representing the spirit of SWLA. I’ll never forget the first time he saw the mascot. It was at the 2004 Mardi Gras Gala at the Lake Charles Civic Center. He got very excited. “I want to do that!” he told …

One of the many things I love about y’all is your love for our furry friends. Phil and I have always worked closely with the various animal rescue groups here, and we’ve never met such dedicated folks. They sacrifice countless hours of their precious time to try and give every stray dog and cat in …

There’s lots of construction and disruption going on in downtown Lake Charles while that area is going through its long-awaited improvements. As in any construction project, there’s bound to be some inconveniences. In this case, many downtown businesses have indicated that their clients are finding …

This really was an amazing summer in the Lake Area. I honestly don’t know how anyone can be bored living here. No, we’re not Austin or New Orleans, but there’s always something going on. If you can’t find anything to do, it’s your own fault. The Jambalaya News was well represented at The American …

So here we are, folks. Back to the drawing board. Our much-needed lakefront development was voted down, and we’re back to square one: A big lake with nothing much on it, nothing to draw visitors in and bring revenue to the area. No lakefront restaurants or shops; no tourist attractions. I …

We’re so excited to learn that Lady, the Rat Terrier featured in last issue’s Adoption Corner, was adopted by a Jam reader just a few days after the issue came out! Hooray for Lady, and thank you to the wonderful folks who’ve made her part of their family. Remember, there are countless dogs …

It may be summer, but there’s always something going on in the Lake Area!