“Close to 85 percent of its direct labor employees are visually impaired,” Callicoatte said. “They produce high-quality products that are used in government and commercial applications every day, and support for LAB stays right here in the Shreveport and surrounding areas.

I could tell then that he wasn’t on the level but talking a lot and saying nothing. I am so ready for him to be out of here I can’t stand it..

A series of tweets – each mirroring a shared admiration – between TCM producer David Byrne and Moonbot’s Brandon Oldenburg manifested into “TCM Movie Camp,” a 13-episode summer series that premiered June 7.

Young Professionals Entertainment provides audio/video services for events and has a professional recording studio. Latin describes his company as multimedia. YPE produce television shows on local affiliate channels and record artists in the area. They also work at weddings as photographers, videographers and provide music.

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The most appealing thing about tokens to Gresens, he said, is the history behind them. Tokens have been widely used in Shreveport and North Louisiana back to the late 19th century, and their legacy is a widely-collected world of variety in the token world.

But 22 days after that “diagnosis,” she entered the freshman class at Centenary College. The Byrd High School student, who the community rallied around and followed on Facebook, earned a 3.5 her first semester and 3.16 the second and has completed 57 hours.

Shimeka Chretien-Bass, program manager of Mission Delivery-Louisiana, has been in the American Cancer Society organization for five years.

In May, Shreveport Common was honored in Washington as the Best Community Development in the country by the National Development Council. This is a big deal and puts downtown Shreveport at the head of the line against 56 other projects from cities big (Seattle, Wash.

I realize now that we were poor; we just didn’t know it because Dad always managed to provide for our basic needs. He was a truck driver for Texaco but at the same time had a magnificent garden as well as animals for food at our home in the country 11 miles west of Houma in Terrebonne Parish.

At issue was Bossier City utilities director Jeffrey Anderson’s request to adjust his budget to allow a moderate increase in pay for a couple of the department’s Class IV license-holder employees. The result would be a net zero impact on the budget as Anderson was simply moving funds from a vacant position for the pay increases.

A competitive nature, a creative mind and a hint of sophisticated charm are just some of the traits that lead these businessmen to success. These top leaders use these qualities to offer the Shreveport-Bossier City community their best.

A disorder depicted in films and books yet surrounded by misconceptions and controversy in everyday life, dissociative identity disorder was once known as multiple personality disorder and characterizes a condition in which there is a disturbance in identity, and multiple, distinct personality states exist.

Is there a time in your life you wouldn’t mind reliving? Perhaps you would enjoy dancing at your senior prom again. Maybe you dream of experiencing one more college tailgate.

One of the ultimate tests of physical strength, stamina and determination is the triathlon. A multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines, a triathlon is not for the faint of heart.

Noroviruses are highly contagious. They are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the United States. Usually they are found in contaminated food or drinks, but they also live on surfaces. They can be spread through contact with an infected person..

here’s nothing like the changing of the seasons to inspire change in the home. Spring brings new life and energy to homes around the area in all different forms – from simply planting a garden or adding a new coat of paint to a fence to a complete remodeling project or even searching for a dream home.

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Like a community center in a home, a Friendship House is a place for after-school education programs, character building, service projects, GED courses, tutoring, computer training, art and music lessons, family nights and much more..

(BPT) – Every new year brings along new design trends, with homeowners often feeling the pressure to mix up their kitchen interiors to keep things current. But the truth is, when embarking on any renovation project, incorporating more timeless (and less trendy) assets will save both time and money in the long run.

Consider this: The largest solid surface in a room – besides the floor – is the ceiling. Instead of leaving it bright white or builder beige, convert this blank canvas into a decorative canopy of color and texture. Flynn and other influential designers are forecasting a ceiling “revival” in 2015.

with displays of photo/text panels and handmade quilts. The exhibit is in the West Wing gallery at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. Visit www.laexhibitmuseum. weebly.com. THROUGH JUNE 30: HOOVER WATERCOLOR SOCIETY ANNUAL SPRING SHOW,.

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Paula and Rich McGahan are the local owners of Ark-La-Tex Flyboard..

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