Family-owned Louis Mechanical Contractors keeps focus on honesty and quality work as it passes 60-year milestone anniversary
By Amanda McElfresh, amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Cox Business. Becky DeJohn, Louis DeJohn and their daughter Kim Vince celebrate Louis becoming a 50-year member of the UA Local 198 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union in 2020. Since it first opened in 1960, Louis Mechanical Contractors has always been a family operation as…
Read MoreLocal 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…
Read MoreBaton 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…
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