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SANDY + RIZZO: The Queens of Glitter  JENNY GAUTHIER & ANNA DICKSON BY ELIZABETH BEARD DEAL Two local teachers—and now self-trained resin artists—have taken the jewelry scene by storm. Meet Jenny Gauthier, an art teacher at Southfield School with a background in architecture, art, and design, and Anna Dickson, a Professor of English at Bossier [...]

Getting Ready for the BIG DAY: SKINCARE TREATMENTS BY DR. LINDSEY PENNINGTON As we emerge from winter and two years of quarantine—including this most recent Omicron wave—there is a lot to look forward to this spring in Louisiana, including the first real wedding season since 2019. Whether you are a guest, the Mother of the [...]

Light it UP!  The BAKOWSKI BRIDGE OF LIGHTS Isn't Just Any Bridge BY ADAM BAILEY Bridges come in all styles, shapes, and sizes. Whether it is what took place on that bridge, its innovative design, or its setting—bridges are memorable. And sometimes, they are worth seeking out even if you simply wish to gaze on [...]

Having access to a plethora of options in life is a blessing that many people are not granted. Just imagine what life would be like without a proper education, a livable wage, or people who believe in you, just to name a few. Children with no ambition or misguided ambition are more likely to grow [...]

Domestic violence is an epidemic across the nation that often leaves survivors to deal with physical damage that stifles the victims’ chances of moving forward to live successful lives. …
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Following years of abuse at the hands of her husband, Sharron Shepherd made a report against her spouse with the Shreveport Police Department. The officer that assisted Shepherd recommended Shreveport Bar Foundation's Legal Representation for Victims of Domestic Violence (LRVDV) program and she soon was in contact with attorney Elizabeth Gibson. Having practiced law for [...]

#LetsDoLunchAmerica is the call sent out from the Caddo Council on Aging (Caddo COA) to all Caddo Parish citizens calling us to become a Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer. One …
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Got a piece of furniture that’s still in good shape? Like that couch you’ve wanted to replace or the dresser that won’t fit in your new house? Instead of pushing …
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Imagine coming home to a community with lakeside views, blooming wildflowers, and winding walking trails that take residents through a neighborhood combining thoughtful architecture for both residential and commercial …
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Shreveport native Roberta Brown was living in Houston when she found herself unemployed and without a place to stay. Eager to get back on her feet, she learned about Houston’s …
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