By Lola Magazine Some anniversaries deserve more than a celebration—they deserve a standing ovation. This year, the Red River Revel turns 50, and for many of us, it feels a little like celebrating a member of the family. That’s the magic of the Revel. It’s …
By Madelyn Greenleaf, founder of Made by Madz Art If you’ve ever smiled at a storefront window I’ve painted before you walked inside, then my job is done. My goal has never simply been to paint windows, murals, or banners. My goal is joy. I …
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 …
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 …
Natchitoches Witch Way to Main Street – Oct 25 Jingle & Mingle – Nov 11 Natchitoches Christmas Festival – Nov 22 – Jan 6 Shreveport Pumpkin Shine on Line – Oct 21 State Fair of Louisiana – Oct 30 – Nov 16 Wine Dine Equine – NOV 1 Taste Benefiting …
Recently, I’ve been reminded how important and precious female friendships are. Admittedly, I’ve struggled with this in the past, choosing to nurture a very small circle of confidants rather than a gaggle of girlfriends. I’m not entirely sure why that is—it’s just how I’ve always …
Stonewall, Louisiana—a small town nestled between Shreveport and Natchitoches—is making headlines for all the right reasons. What was once a quiet stretch along I49 and LA 3276 is now buzzing with activity, thanks to exciting new developments. With Lumiere lighting up the holidays, the Towne …
By Sarah McKinney Have you ever heard the saying, Bloom where you’re planted? Essentially, it suggests making the most of your circumstances—adapting and thriving where you are. While the optimist in me appreciates this sentiment, the skeptic wonders, what if your environment is stifling your …
By Lola Magazine A Beautiful Beginning When you first meet Sara McDaniel, her bubbly personality fills the room like sunlight through lace curtains. She’s the kind of woman who sees beauty in broken places—whether it’s a chipped porch swing, a forgotten cottage on a backroad, …
By Lola Magazine with Christie Echols These words reflect the heartbeat of Christie Echols—an architect, real estate developer, mother of two, and wife to Louisiana State Representative Michael Echols. But titles alone cannot capture the full picture. Christie is a visionary. A maker. A dreamer. …
There are teachers—and then there are legends. Martha Maple is both. “Learning isn’t just for the kids. As a teacher, you’re always a learner.” ~Martha Maple With over 60 years of dedicated service in education—more than 50 of them spent in the classroom—Martha has taught …
Special thanks to Mad About Mahjong Photography by Jeremy Hernandez If you haven’t already heard, there’s a new obsession sweeping north and central Louisiana—and it’s not Pickleball or Pilates. It’s Mahjong—and yes, we are officially mad about it. Since May 2024, three fabulous local women—Katherine …
Chris Greicius and the Founding of Make-A-Wish Like most great endeavors in life, it started with two seemingly simple concepts: a wish—and a desire to make a difference for someone else. Christopher James Greicius was only five years old when he was diagnosed with Stage …
The word means Roman goddess of fruitful abundance In terms of fun, fellowship and dancing the night away, there is a brand-new krewe in town bringing fruitful abundance of a good time to Ruston. The Krewe of Pomona was established in 2022 by a group …
One of every seven people who enter the hospital will need blood. That person maybe you, your loved one, friend, or co-worker. With all the wonderful advances in modern medicine, there still is NO substitute for human blood. The blood that helps patients comes only from …
American Cancer Society’s White Out Cancer Gala August 13, 2022 Please help the American Cancer Society finish the fight against cancer. Join us at the American Cancer Society’s White Out Cancer Gala on August 13, 2022 for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a …
Kindness is quite literally defined as the qualities of being friendly, generous, and considerate. These characteristics are important for all students to adhere to in order to make new friends, to help new students feel included and for students to feel good about themselves, thus …
