Monthly Archives: March 2012

Lake Charles Will Add Another Charter School

A second charter school in Lake Charles will open for the 2012 school year. The second charter school, The Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy will house kindergarten through sixth grades and eventually bring seventh and eighth grade after its first few years. Enrollment for the Southwest Louisiana Charter School will continue until May 29, 2012. It…

Fashion Fusion in Lake Charles

Runway Fashion in Lake Charles, LA Out and about in Lake Charles LA, tonight I got to attend the Fashion Fusion 2012 Spring Show held at the Lake Charles Country Club.  Mimosa Boutique and Teci’s Ladie’s Apparel Just like the brightly colored flowers we enjoy during the Spring and Summer, 2012 fashion is all about…

Drew Park is a Lake Charles Favorite

 Drew Park  in Lake Charles LA is named after Harrison Drew .   Harrison  Drew  was a lumber merchant who came to Lake Charles from Galveston, Texas in 1878. In 1892 Drew sold his lumber industries and went into the rice business, purchasing about 14,000 acres of what was termed waste land.  He had a…

Homes for Sale in Chosen Valley Lake Charles LA

Chosen Valley is a subdivision in South Lake Charles located off of Ham Reid Road. View Larger Map Homes for Sale in Lake Charles Chosen Valley average $110 per sq ft.  Homes are 3 and 4 bedroom 2,000 or more sq ft.  There is a man made pond in the back of the subdivision.

Homes for Sale in Spring Crossing Lake Charles, LA

Spring Crossing in Lake Charles LA is located on South  Lake Street and consists of two streets, North and South Kade. View Larger Map Homes for Sale in this Lake Charles LA subdivision average $110 sq ft.

Free to Breathe Lung Cancer Walk in Lake Charles

Searching for a Residence for McNeese Students

It is not too early to begin your search for a housing your McNeese State University student! I have received several calls lately from parents searching for property in Lake Charles close to McNeese State University.  One of the newer local apartment complexes charges $1,100 a month for a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom unit.  With the…

Get on the Bandwagon and Support Joshua Ledet on American Idol

Here in Southwest Louisiana you have to be living under a rock not to know that we have our own local celebrity contestant, Joshua Ledet!!  Josh’s friends and family are now selling t-shirts so fans can be a billboard for the hometown boy going into the TOP 10 round of  American Idol competition. Everywhere you…

Spring is Time for Prom-Where Will You Take Photos?

It’s Spring in Lake Charles, LA and along with the blooming flowers, Prom and Graduation is not far behind! This is the time of year when High School Seniors begin to countdown their last months of High School.  If you are out and about in Lake Charles or enjoying a restaurant on Friday or Saturday…

St Patrick makes an appearance in Lake Charles on St Patricks Day