by Patrice Doucet | Nov 1, 2023 | Health
It’s surprising, the number of small businesses that began with the making of a gift. That was the case for Michael Stropola when he created a wooden American flag customized with an Air Force emblem for his father, who is a veteran. Encouraged to continue his unique...
by Patrice Doucet | Nov 1, 2023 | Health
November 27 marks a full moon and a time when mangrove snapper typically make babies- lots and lots of them, broadcasting millions of eggs. Which is why they are considered the most abundant of all the snapper species and a target for recreational and game fishing....
by Patrice Doucet | Oct 11, 2023 | Health
Here’s a little-known fact for those of you with ties to Vermilion Parish: The Bank of Erath housed the town’s first telephone. According to historian, Abbeville native and attorney Warren Perrin who recounts the documented history in a 2019 Morning Advocate article,...
by Patrice Doucet | Oct 4, 2023 | Health
This year, over 350,000 cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in America, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS.) The most unfortunate news is that until it hits home for someone (including men,) the number doesn’t seem to be frightening enough....
by Patrice Doucet | Oct 4, 2023 | Health
You have to wonder the circumstances surrounding the consumption of the first soft-shell crab, sometime around 1887 according to historical records. Was it the experiment of a settler’s wife after he brought home a measly catch of busters to a hungry family awaiting...
by Patrice Doucet | Oct 4, 2023 | Health
So many hidden talents were discovered during the pandemic, while everyone was hunkered down at home. After making her quota of puzzles, Nola Borel tried her hand at painting and discovered her inner artist. “I had never painted before,” admits Borel, who quickly...
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