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Liz Fuselier and her husband Dennis have been members of Pelican State Credit Union for over 10 years. When Mrs. Liz decided to pursue her vision of Sassy Oil and Vinegar, it was no surprise that they chose to take their Pelican family along on their journey. Sassy Oil and Vinegar is a specialty oil and vinegar shop that has …
If you’ve ever listened to the radio in Central or North Louisiana, then chances are you’ve listened to a station run by Lagniappe Broadcasting. Lagniappe is headquartered in Pineville with an office in Monroe, and their radio network features stations like LA 103.5, Sunny 106.9 and 103.1 NOW. Lagniappe is much more than just a radio broadcasting and advertising …
Pizza has been, and will always be, my go to meal. When I’m craving a pick-me-up or when I just don’t have enough time to cook dinner, it’s always an easy out. Pizza Place in Watson, Louisiana, has made a huge impact on the Watson community and the way I eat pizza. It is right off the side of Hwy …
In the Greater Baton Rouge area, one nonprofit does its part to go above and beyond for those in need: Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge. Volunteers of America provides services to those with disabilities, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health problems and more. Wherever there’s a need in Baton Rouge, Volunteers of America is there with caring hands. We wanted to …
Check the kitchen cabinets of any house in the South, and you’re almost certain to find a red and green can with a little man on it: Tony Chachere’s. This creole seasoning is more than just a kitchen staple down here too—it’s a way of life. We inject it into turkeys, marinate steaks with it and sprinkle it on just …
Fried chicken is as southern as sweet tea and gumbo, but the down-home comfort food has made its way onto restaurant menus across the country. This classic southern favorite is a popular dish at a small, local restaurant in Opelousas, Louisiana, called Soileau’s Dinner Club. Soileau’s is well-known in Opelousas due to their long standing in the city. Although Soileau’s …
One of our favorite things to do is give back to charity. Each year, Pelican team members choose a Charity of the Year to focus all of our giving efforts on. Our employee volunteer and fundraising committee, Beak Squad, works together to find fun, creative ways to donate to charity at Pelican – stuff like bake-off competitions, painting nights and …
Every once in a while, a business comes along that is doing something extraordinary for the community. Evergreen Life Services is one of those businesses. Evergreen serves, provides for and champions individuals with disabilities. Their strong set of core values set the stage for the unique services they provide. Evergreen helps include people with disabilities in their home communities by …
