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Community banking has been Wiggins’ calling
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Jerry Wiggins tells a story that reminds us all about the importance of the smallest details in life, and how they can affect a child. Wiggins
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Marguerite’s baking skills were evident at age 15
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – When Marguerite Riehim was only 15 years old and baked 112 miniature wedding cakes for her sister’s shower, it wasn’t hard to see a future in
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Passionate Platter offers unique classes in Slidell
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – There are usually some well-kept secrets in the historical area of a city. The Passionate Platter has got to be one of them for Olde Towne
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Lamz took few years to follow destiny to law
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – Deanna Hamilton Lamz had the signs all around her for years that she was destined to be a lawyer. But it took quite a few years
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Dudley Smith Printing continues, son says
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – For a relatively young man, 36-year-old Brian Smith has lived through more than his share of challenging times in life. Most of those trials are associated
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Katrina helped doctor focus on his true love
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – It’s not hard to understand why Dr. Wade Estopinal enjoys his day-to-day routine of seeing patients at his Slidell clinic. Estopinal got the most challenging start
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Financial expert sees good future for city economy
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL – There are a lot of different ways to read the economy. Tim Purvis is a man who has plenty of experience doing it. From the time
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Salvaggio family delivers for diners in Slidell
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — It looks like no amount of challenges are going to separate the Salvaggio family from offering waterfront dining to Slidell residents. And 30 years of success
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Slidell gold experts see economy rebounding
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Shane Perkins is among those in the business world who believe the money is out there, very close to resurfacing in the local economy. Following in
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Valencia was perfect fit for Carreta’s
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Jose Valencia was a young man from Los Angeles who knew where he was going in his life. “I knew I wanted to teach,” he said.
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Bella Salon owner found way to be different
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — When she was ready to open her own hair salon, Jen Bellau didn’t have to look far to see the competition. “Ride down Gause Boulevard on
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Azalea Estates gamble paid with assisted living
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — When a Florida based company decided nearly 20 years ago to begin opening assisted living facilities in Louisiana, it was like rolling the dice on a
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Crazy Buffet is third restaurant for entrepreneur
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — When Xi hang “Mark” Shao was 17, his father wanted to send him to the United States to get a college education. “My father wanted to
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Times Grill burger had unusual road to success
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Shearn Lemoine always knew he wanted to be a businessman. And only a few years after graduating from LSU in the early 90s with a bachelor’s
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‘Miramon’ name is now in restaurant business
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — If you live in Slidell and hear the name “Miramon,” you hardly think about restaurants. Pat Miramon has been Slidell’s premier builder of homes for over
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‘Next adventure’ leads couple to Slidell
By CHRISSY SMITH Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Kris and Lisa Kent are very busy people. Along with having four kids ranging in ages seven to 15, and having five dogs, the couple opened
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Love of family was start for Izzabella’s Villa
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — Eva Trader has been interested in the business world since she was young, but there is a bit of a story to understand how she now
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Reine family continues to invest in Slidell business
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — It’s easy to be an optimistic entrepreneur. But it’s quite another thing to put your money where your mouth is. Ronnie and Sylvia Reine, longtime business
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Woodhouse Spa owners set to open 2nd location
By KEVIN CHIRI Slidell news bureau SLIDELL — One of the new popular words getting used more frequently these days in our culture is “fearless.” Like many other words that suddenly develop a new
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Hard to say goodbye
By CHRISSY SMITH Slidell Sports Editor NEW ORLEANS — The Salmen Spartans tried the best they could Friday in the regional playoffs, but McDonogh #35 had too many answers for the visiting team. Salmen
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