Top-rated Nursing Specialties responds to increased demand for home health care amid pandemic
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. Stacey Frederick still remembers one of the first patients she visited as a home nurse. Frederick was in her 20s and already had hospital nursing experience, but she was new to the world of home health care. As she assessed the patient…
Local family holds on to faith, community support as pandemic strikes blow to its event business
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. For years, Patrick and Marilyn Alexander wanted to create a space where people of all ages could relax and have a good time. Seeking something different than a nightclub vibe, their vision was a family-friendly venue for dancing, parties, luncheons and other…
“Trust the process”: How a NOLA native is breaking barriers in the communications world
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. Cleveland Spears III always knew he wanted to be a business owner. As a teenager, he thought it would be cool to be the boss. But over time, Spears found a much deeper meaning in being an entrepreneur. “I started thinking about…
Baton Rouge massage therapist credits family for helping her set high standards and find her path in life
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. Rosemary Wilkinson always knew she wanted to help people. She was in the medical magnet program at Glen Oaks High School and enrolled at LSU to study biology. Named after her grandmothers Rosalie Garner and Mary Hardin, Wilkinson always kept in mind…
Loyal customers help new Lafayette bakery find success with custom desserts and expanded menu
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. On January 17, 2020, Star Williams fulfilled a longtime dream when she opened her own business, Star’s Bakeshop in Lafayette. Little did she know that in less than three months, she would have to quickly adapt and get creative in order to…
Strong Faith And Commitment To Quality Keep Barrow’s Catfish Going Strong For More Than 75 Years
Since 1943, thousands of New Orleans residents and visitors have been lining up at Barrow’s Catfish for a taste of the food that has garnered international acclaim.
In the beginning, original owners William “Cap” Barrow, Sr. and his wife Mary served their fried catfish out of Barrow’s Shady Inn on Mistletoe Street.