Filter CategoriesFilter AllLola ShreveportLouisiana LadiesFashionHealth and BeautyHome and EntertainingKiddosCommunityEvents What Love Left Behind: Three Girls, Their Lives and the Lessons that Still Shape Our Community Read More What Love Left Behind: Three Girls, Their Lives and the Lessons that Still Shape Our Community By Lola Magazine with the Perdue, Reed and Watkins Families Nearly twenty years ago, a tragedy of unimaginable measure shook the North Bossier community. The bustling halls of Airline High School grew quieter. So did the sanctuaries and youth rooms of local churches where three of our brightest lights—Emily Perdue, Molly Reed, and Katy Watkins—had served so faithfully. On a Friday afternoon... Investing in the Next Generation Read More Investing in the Next Generation By Waynette Balengee When people ask me what I do in retirement, they’re usually surprised by my answer. Most people assume retirement is about slowing down. They picture golf, travel, lunches with friends, mahjong games, and afternoons with nowhere particular to be. Those are wonderful ways to enjoy a season that has been earned through years of hard work. But God... Streetcar Snoballs: A Taste of NOLA in North Louisiana Read More Streetcar Snoballs: A Taste of NOLA in North Louisiana By Erica Gilliam I remember falling in love with a New Orleans sno-ball as a little girl. I am a New Orleans girl at heart. Growing up, sno-balls were not simply summertime treats—they were part of our culture. You might stop for one after baseball practice, meet friends at the neighborhood stand on a hot afternoon, or use the promise of... Sister Friend: Begin Again Read More Sister Friend: Begin Again Recently, I was catching up with a friend who was facing a sudden career shift. It was a fresh disappointment– one I know all too well. The exciting opportunity you’ve been waiting for turns out to be lackluster. The prospect of a solid, long-term relationship quickly dwindles when you realize your core values don’t align. It’s that about-face moment after... Understanding Peptide Therapy: What You Should Know Before Considering Treatment Read More Understanding Peptide Therapy: What You Should Know Before Considering Treatment By Dr. Victoria Luraguiz & Dr. Natalia Luraguiz If you’ve been hearing more about peptide therapy lately, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a friend discussing successful weight loss, a podcast on healthy aging, or an article highlighting advances in personalized medicine, peptides have become an increasingly common topic of conversation. As interest has grown, so have the questions. Patients often ask, Could... Centenary College of Louisiana Begins Its Third Century Read More Centenary College of Louisiana Begins Its Third Century When Centenary College of Louisiana celebrated its bicentennial in 2025, it marked a milestone few American institutions can claim. Centenary is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River—and after 200 years, it continues to find new ways to lead. Nestled in Shreveport’s historic Highland neighborhood, Centenary is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the... A Well-Balanced Lunch for You and Your Kids Read More A Well-Balanced Lunch for You and Your Kids By Lola Magazine The morning routine has a funny way of turning even the most organized parent into an amateur magician. One minute you’re searching for a missing shoe, the next you’re signing a permission slip with one hand while spreading peanut butter with the other. Somewhere in the middle of the chaos, lunches magically appear—or at least, that’s the goal. The... A Journey Like No Other: How Adventure Helped Me Find Myself Again Read More A Journey Like No Other: How Adventure Helped Me Find Myself Again By Carrie Gregg, Founder of Girls Only Adventure Trips If you had told me a few years ago that I would someday be leading women on hiking trails through the mountains of Utah, planning multi-day adventure trips, and encouraging other women to step outside their comfort zones, I probably would have laughed. Carrie Gregg When my husband, Donovan, and I moved to Salt... The Sky Was Never The Limit Read More The Sky Was Never The Limit Lieutenant Colonel Marisa King’s Journey of Service, Leadership and Purpose By Lola Magazine There is something quietly remarkable about sitting across from someone whose life has been shaped by service to something far greater than herself. Not simply service in the abstract sense, but service marked by sacrifice, discipline, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others. When you meet Lieutenant Colonel... Summertime Vibes and Patriotic Sides Read More Summertime Vibes and Patriotic Sides By Lola’s Culinary Team | Photography by Jaime Wolfe There is something special about the side dishes at a summertime gathering. Long before the burgers come off the grill or the fireworks begin, the table is already filling with colorful bowls and platters passed from hand to hand. Fresh salsa, garden vegetables, chilled salads, and creamy pimento cheese all ready for... Celebrate the Small Stuff Read More Celebrate the Small Stuff Well, here we are again—another trip around the sun. Another year of learning life’s lessons, working to love myself and the people around me better, and living as purposefully as I can. Year 37 was a tough one, full of new experiences, meaningful accomplishments, and the kind of refining that only time, pressure, and perseverance can produce. There was no fast-forward... Sea to Shining Sea: An American Summer Reimagined Read More Sea to Shining Sea: An American Summer Reimagined Written by Jessica Comegys • Photos courtesy of Jessica Comegys As America approaches its 250th year, there’s a quiet shift happening in the way we travel. Less about distance, more about depth. The feeling of a place, how the air moves, how the day unfolds, what you remember long after you’ve returned home. You don’t have to cross an ocean to find... Turning Pain Into Purpose Read More Turning Pain Into Purpose By Geneviève Wetzel Have you ever walked through something that changed you before you were ready—something that quietly reshaped the way you see the world? I have. For a long time, I didn’t fully understand what our family was walking through—I just knew that life, as I had known it, had begun to shift in ways I couldn’t quite explain. I was... The Relationship That Could Change Your Health Read More The Relationship That Could Change Your Health By Kristina Annaloro, MD Healthcare is often seen as a series of moments: an annual appointment, a new symptom, a test result or a quick visit during a busy day. However, the most meaningful care often develops through long-term relationships built over time, appointment by appointment and conversation by conversation. As an OB-GYN, I often tell patients that a key part of... Miss Louisiana 2025 Gabrelle McLeod Read More Miss Louisiana 2025 Gabrelle McLeod Written by Gabrelle McLeod, Miss Louisiana 2025 I never imagined that pageantry would become part of my story. Growing up, pageants were never something I dreamed about or even paid much attention to. Sports, leadership, community, and challenging myself were always far more interesting to me. But one thing I have always believed is that growth happens when you are willing... Sisterhood and Second Chances Read More Sisterhood and Second Chances The Healing Rhythm of the Louisiana LunaChicks By Stacy Gibson | Photography Courtesy of Louisiana LunaChicks of NELA Picture this. Women from every generation—mothers, grandmothers, educators, healthcare workers, business owners, and caregivers—deciding they need something for themselves again. Not perfection. Not pressure. Not competition. Just joy. That is exactly how the Louisiana LunaChicks began. What started in September 2019 as a simple idea to... The Freedom to Move Read More The Freedom to Move Why Mobility is the Real American Luxury Written by Dr. Jeffrey Pearson As we approach America’s 250th birthday, we’ll hear a lot about freedom—freedom won, freedom defended, freedom celebrated. It’s part of who we are. It’s woven into our history, our identity, and our pride as a country. But there’s another kind of freedom we don’t talk about as often. It’s quieter. More personal.... Coming To America Read More Coming To America Written by Coco Quarles | Photography by Jaime Wolfe What does it mean to leave behind everything familiar — your homeland, your language, your family — and begin again in a country that will one day become home? For me, the answer has been found not only in hardship and sacrifice, but in faith, family, and the quiet assurance that God... Cane River Soap Company Read More Cane River Soap Company There is something deeply American about creating with your own two hands. Long before mass production and overnight shipping, families gathered around kitchen tables, workshop benches, and front porches to craft what they needed with care, intention, and pride. That spirit still lives on today in small towns and Main Streets across America. Tucked along the historic streets of Natchitoches, Louisiana,... Eighteen Summers Read More Eighteen Summers By Ellyn T. McKinney Eighteen summers. That’s all we really get with them, isn’t it? The thought hit me like a sunbeam through a dusty window—bright, warm, and a little bittersweet. I look back on my own children, now grown with lives of their own, and I’m not sure I ever truly grasped the magic and brevity of eighteen childhood summers.... 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Filter CategoriesFilter AllLola ShreveportLouisiana LadiesFashionHealth and BeautyHome and EntertainingKiddosCommunityEvents What Love Left Behind: Three Girls, Their Lives and the Lessons that Still Shape Our Community Read More What Love Left Behind: Three Girls, Their Lives and the Lessons that Still Shape Our Community By Lola Magazine with the Perdue, Reed and Watkins Families Nearly twenty years ago, a tragedy of unimaginable measure shook the North Bossier community. The bustling halls of Airline High School grew quieter. So did the sanctuaries and youth rooms of local churches where three of our brightest lights—Emily Perdue, Molly Reed, and Katy Watkins—had served so faithfully. On a Friday afternoon... Investing in the Next Generation Read More Investing in the Next Generation By Waynette Balengee When people ask me what I do in retirement, they’re usually surprised by my answer. Most people assume retirement is about slowing down. They picture golf, travel, lunches with friends, mahjong games, and afternoons with nowhere particular to be. Those are wonderful ways to enjoy a season that has been earned through years of hard work. But God... Streetcar Snoballs: A Taste of NOLA in North Louisiana Read More Streetcar Snoballs: A Taste of NOLA in North Louisiana By Erica Gilliam I remember falling in love with a New Orleans sno-ball as a little girl. I am a New Orleans girl at heart. Growing up, sno-balls were not simply summertime treats—they were part of our culture. You might stop for one after baseball practice, meet friends at the neighborhood stand on a hot afternoon, or use the promise of... Sister Friend: Begin Again Read More Sister Friend: Begin Again Recently, I was catching up with a friend who was facing a sudden career shift. It was a fresh disappointment– one I know all too well. The exciting opportunity you’ve been waiting for turns out to be lackluster. The prospect of a solid, long-term relationship quickly dwindles when you realize your core values don’t align. It’s that about-face moment after... Understanding Peptide Therapy: What You Should Know Before Considering Treatment Read More Understanding Peptide Therapy: What You Should Know Before Considering Treatment By Dr. Victoria Luraguiz & Dr. Natalia Luraguiz If you’ve been hearing more about peptide therapy lately, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a friend discussing successful weight loss, a podcast on healthy aging, or an article highlighting advances in personalized medicine, peptides have become an increasingly common topic of conversation. As interest has grown, so have the questions. Patients often ask, Could... Centenary College of Louisiana Begins Its Third Century Read More Centenary College of Louisiana Begins Its Third Century When Centenary College of Louisiana celebrated its bicentennial in 2025, it marked a milestone few American institutions can claim. Centenary is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River—and after 200 years, it continues to find new ways to lead. Nestled in Shreveport’s historic Highland neighborhood, Centenary is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the... A Well-Balanced Lunch for You and Your Kids Read More A Well-Balanced Lunch for You and Your Kids By Lola Magazine The morning routine has a funny way of turning even the most organized parent into an amateur magician. One minute you’re searching for a missing shoe, the next you’re signing a permission slip with one hand while spreading peanut butter with the other. Somewhere in the middle of the chaos, lunches magically appear—or at least, that’s the goal. The... A Journey Like No Other: How Adventure Helped Me Find Myself Again Read More A Journey Like No Other: How Adventure Helped Me Find Myself Again By Carrie Gregg, Founder of Girls Only Adventure Trips If you had told me a few years ago that I would someday be leading women on hiking trails through the mountains of Utah, planning multi-day adventure trips, and encouraging other women to step outside their comfort zones, I probably would have laughed. Carrie Gregg When my husband, Donovan, and I moved to Salt... The Sky Was Never The Limit Read More The Sky Was Never The Limit Lieutenant Colonel Marisa King’s Journey of Service, Leadership and Purpose By Lola Magazine There is something quietly remarkable about sitting across from someone whose life has been shaped by service to something far greater than herself. Not simply service in the abstract sense, but service marked by sacrifice, discipline, courage, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others. When you meet Lieutenant Colonel... Summertime Vibes and Patriotic Sides Read More Summertime Vibes and Patriotic Sides By Lola’s Culinary Team | Photography by Jaime Wolfe There is something special about the side dishes at a summertime gathering. Long before the burgers come off the grill or the fireworks begin, the table is already filling with colorful bowls and platters passed from hand to hand. Fresh salsa, garden vegetables, chilled salads, and creamy pimento cheese all ready for... Celebrate the Small Stuff Read More Celebrate the Small Stuff Well, here we are again—another trip around the sun. Another year of learning life’s lessons, working to love myself and the people around me better, and living as purposefully as I can. Year 37 was a tough one, full of new experiences, meaningful accomplishments, and the kind of refining that only time, pressure, and perseverance can produce. There was no fast-forward... Sea to Shining Sea: An American Summer Reimagined Read More Sea to Shining Sea: An American Summer Reimagined Written by Jessica Comegys • Photos courtesy of Jessica Comegys As America approaches its 250th year, there’s a quiet shift happening in the way we travel. Less about distance, more about depth. The feeling of a place, how the air moves, how the day unfolds, what you remember long after you’ve returned home. You don’t have to cross an ocean to find... Turning Pain Into Purpose Read More Turning Pain Into Purpose By Geneviève Wetzel Have you ever walked through something that changed you before you were ready—something that quietly reshaped the way you see the world? I have. For a long time, I didn’t fully understand what our family was walking through—I just knew that life, as I had known it, had begun to shift in ways I couldn’t quite explain. I was... The Relationship That Could Change Your Health Read More The Relationship That Could Change Your Health By Kristina Annaloro, MD Healthcare is often seen as a series of moments: an annual appointment, a new symptom, a test result or a quick visit during a busy day. However, the most meaningful care often develops through long-term relationships built over time, appointment by appointment and conversation by conversation. As an OB-GYN, I often tell patients that a key part of... Miss Louisiana 2025 Gabrelle McLeod Read More Miss Louisiana 2025 Gabrelle McLeod Written by Gabrelle McLeod, Miss Louisiana 2025 I never imagined that pageantry would become part of my story. Growing up, pageants were never something I dreamed about or even paid much attention to. Sports, leadership, community, and challenging myself were always far more interesting to me. But one thing I have always believed is that growth happens when you are willing... Sisterhood and Second Chances Read More Sisterhood and Second Chances The Healing Rhythm of the Louisiana LunaChicks By Stacy Gibson | Photography Courtesy of Louisiana LunaChicks of NELA Picture this. Women from every generation—mothers, grandmothers, educators, healthcare workers, business owners, and caregivers—deciding they need something for themselves again. Not perfection. Not pressure. Not competition. Just joy. That is exactly how the Louisiana LunaChicks began. What started in September 2019 as a simple idea to... The Freedom to Move Read More The Freedom to Move Why Mobility is the Real American Luxury Written by Dr. Jeffrey Pearson As we approach America’s 250th birthday, we’ll hear a lot about freedom—freedom won, freedom defended, freedom celebrated. It’s part of who we are. It’s woven into our history, our identity, and our pride as a country. But there’s another kind of freedom we don’t talk about as often. It’s quieter. More personal.... Coming To America Read More Coming To America Written by Coco Quarles | Photography by Jaime Wolfe What does it mean to leave behind everything familiar — your homeland, your language, your family — and begin again in a country that will one day become home? For me, the answer has been found not only in hardship and sacrifice, but in faith, family, and the quiet assurance that God... Cane River Soap Company Read More Cane River Soap Company There is something deeply American about creating with your own two hands. Long before mass production and overnight shipping, families gathered around kitchen tables, workshop benches, and front porches to craft what they needed with care, intention, and pride. That spirit still lives on today in small towns and Main Streets across America. Tucked along the historic streets of Natchitoches, Louisiana,... Eighteen Summers Read More Eighteen Summers By Ellyn T. McKinney Eighteen summers. That’s all we really get with them, isn’t it? The thought hit me like a sunbeam through a dusty window—bright, warm, and a little bittersweet. I look back on my own children, now grown with lives of their own, and I’m not sure I ever truly grasped the magic and brevity of eighteen childhood summers....
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