Non-Traditional Christmas Gifts for Your Loved Ones With that comes the annual wracking of our brains for unique and thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. After all the overthinking, we often find ourselves stuck gift-less with little time in stores. These days, itโs safe to โฆ
Louisiana is full of vibrant local artists that encompass everything from artisans making traditional handcrafts to makers shaking up contemporary fashion and design. There is no better way to be a part of Louisianaโs colorful culture than by supporting local artists and designers. These Louisiana-made โฆ
Written by Bevin Hicks โข Roohi Photography In 1985, Helya Mohammadian and her family, originally from Iran, immigrated to Ruston. She was 2-years-old at the time. Her parents made the heartbreaking and difficult decision to seek asylum in the United States due to the Iran-Iraq โฆ
For as long as I can remember, Iโve been an artist โ but not the kind that was content with the โlook but donโt touchโ approach of classic white-walled exhibitions. For me, art has always been an expression of passion and exploration: a wild adventure โฆ
Hi, my name is Jackie! I am the author, the hands and the creator of โA Busy Kitchen.โ I have always loved cooking. I also love a good partyโฆwhether itโs casual, formal or themed! Give me an occasion and Iโll find the perfect recipe to โฆ
Every cloud has a silver lining they say, and ours had a bit of Cajun spice as well! 2020 was a year like weโve never seen, ravaged by COVID, quarantine, and perpetual banter between political parties. Kevin and I were trying to figure how to โฆ
Itโs kind of crazy how fast this summer has flown by this year. Maybe itโs all of the pandemic issues, but itโs so hard to believe that school will be back in session and we will soon be bidding farewell to summer. Before itโs over โฆ
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 โฆ
Written by Teri Netterville In my personal library, I have shelves full of books about the โGreatsโ among us: Great athletes, great coaches, great business leaders, world leaders and great every day, ordinary people who defied the odds and became something rather extraordinary in their โฆ
An Impressive and Inspiring Career Continues at LSU Written by Victoria Arnold Basketball Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, storied college coach and Louisiana native Kim Mulkey has spent decades inspiring athletes and pushing past barriers. Along with her natural athletic talent, Mulkeyโs perseverance, endurance โฆ
Dr. Skylar Souyoul M.D. is the first Board Certified Dermatologist Shreveport has welcomed since 2015. Dr. Souyoul is joining double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Lindsey Pennington M.D. Drs. Souyoul and Pennington are combining their knowledge and expertise to combat and reverse the signs โฆ
By Rosemary McMaster Like just about everyone else in the world, 2020 was a trying year for me. It was a year of a lot of struggles and changes, but it was also a year that allowed me to sit back and reflect on life. โฆ
Written by Patricia Thomas Harper Photograph By Brittany Strickland (the one of Patricia only) There is a widely held belief that every one of us appears on this earth with a specific role, a sacred duty to fulfill, and I certainly subscribe to that way โฆ
We are excited to announce that Lola Magazine has collaborated with Heard Construction to bring North Louisiana The Lola Magazine Heard Construction Inspiration Home. This stunning, Modern Tudor style home is set in the prestigious, gated community of The Orchards at Squire Creek. The four-bedroom, โฆ
Written By Victoria Arnold โข Studio Photos By Brittany Strickland Slow mechanical beeps, small and steady gushes of air, and the whirling roar of helicopter rotors are sounds that are all too familiar to Sharon Senn. For Sharon, all of these sounds reflect her experience in โฆ
Photography by Victoria Arnold Buffy Walker grew up in South Louisiana in an Italian, Catholic family who celebrated everything. Faith, family, and food were at the keystone of the Gonzales family and Buffyโs childhood. At 18, she moved to Ruston as a graphic design major โฆ