Skipping class isn’t always recommended, but that one decision changed the trajectory of Kristen King Holmes’ life forever. When she skipped her LSU class to join the Army, she never dreamed it would put her in the courtroom with Saddam Hussein, land her on national …
When I was first approached to write this column, one of the questions I had was exactly what the readers would want to see. “Normal stuff and also specifics like how they are different, sports, when they start dating…” and I held my breath. Dating…. …
Your Guide to Balancing Your Energies with a Dash of Fun! Greetings, fellow cosmic travelers! Are you feeling a little out of sync with the universe lately? Fear not, for we have a delightful solution that will have you floating on clouds of positive vibes. …
Written by Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, LearningRx Shreveport Writing the Feelings Down: Catharsis is the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions. IT is a wonderful process of healing that is necessary for the brain and body but often people skip …
As the sun casts its golden glow upon the world and the days stretch lazily before us, there’s an undeniable sense of urgency to seize the essence of summer and revel in its boundless possibilities. With a spirit of adventure and a thirst for new …
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 …
Skincare is always the first and last part of my day. As a young girl, before my mother would even consider allowing me to wear makeup, she insisted I learn how to properly clean my face. Why? Because my mother thought selling Mary Kay products …
Hi, I’m Elizabeth, and I am a rising senior at C.E. Byrd High School. In school, you can find me working as a member of the yearbook staff, organizing an upcoming service event as the President of Z Club, or working on a new collection …
In 2022, a review article reported that, globally, male fertility was on the decline. Sperm counts decreased by approximately 1.2% from years 1973 to 2018. Specifically, sperm counts decreased from an average of 104 million sperm/mL to 49 million sperm/mL. The decline was thought to …
Artificial intelligence (AI), which has become an integral part of our lives, has also been one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving fields of technology in recent years. It has revolutionized various industries and has enhanced human capabilities…From self-driving cars to personalized advertising, to even …
Anna Stephens Anna Stephens Aesthetics, a full-service medical aesthetics center in Ruston, stands firm on one principle, Quality Should Never Be A Compromise. Anna and her team are committed to being the only place you need to feel confident and maintain your healthy, beautiful look. …
Most of us LADIES LOVE luxury beauty products but finding drugstore products that perform just as well as their expensive colleagues feels like a win all around. With a little trial and error, we found some drug store stand outs that offer all the goodness …
Chris Hart grew up in Ruston with craftsmanship in his blood. His grandfather was a cabinet maker and a skilled woodworker. When his grandfather wasn’t working on houses, he was crafting wooden boats and had the honor of creating hand-carved longbows for the LSU Archery …
Denise Arthur – Forever a Louisiana Lady and Legend May the goodness and richness of her life reside in the deepest part of our hearts forever If only you could sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you …
Most of us have mastered the basics of makeup application, but a few simple tips from makeup artist, Alison Findley, can take your look from basic to glam. Even if you’ve had the same makeup routine for decades, Alison offers us some easy tricks that …
Solo parent road trip: My kids and I traveled through the Southeast for a month, and here’s why you should, too. My “just me and the kids” road trip with my tween sons (12 and 13) took shape when I started planning a four-day family …
I have noticed many times that people are harder on themselves than they are with friends, neighbors, and even strangers. To others we may offer grace and forgiveness at times that we don’t extend to ourselves. I encourage others (and need to hear it myself …
The public often envisions facial plastic surgery as esthetic surgery, the correction of minor defects and the repair of the manifestations of the ravages of aging. The reality is that facial aesthetics and reconstructive surgery are inseparable. Balancing the needs of functional and aesthetic facial …
