“Overall, they are tickled to death about it,” Glorioso said. “They see the future of it. Right now, there’s a little anguish and pain, but that pain’s going to relieve itself because we are setting the stage for a better, more beautiful area for people to shop.

Camp Minden is almost 15,000 acres in size and located in Webster Parish. The facility was formerly known as the Louisiana Military Ammunition Plant, which is a National Priorities List Superfund site primarily because of problems caused by groundwater contamination, and remediation is ongoing.

Nungesser is in the middle of the legislative maelstrom, heading departments that direct the state’s culture, art, recreation, state parks, several museums, archeology, French heritage, state tourism and historic preservation.

This dinner is based on a famous historical event that happened in Charleston, S.C., at the close of the Civil War. In spring 1865, a freed slave and famed Charleston chef, Nat Fuller, hosted a Reconciliation Dinner at his restaurant. He invited Charleston’s elite, white and black, to sit down together in peace.

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By the time you read this, Louisiana legislators will have concluded their regular session and are in the throes of a special session, the second one called by Democratic John Bel Edwards in an effort to fill massive budget holes left by the two terms of Republican Gov.

By now, many of you have heard about Louisiana state Rep. Barbara Norton’s comments about how the Declaration of Independence is “unfair” and “not the truth,” regarding her opposition to a bill in the state Legislature mandating that schoolchildren in Louisiana be taught the Declaration of Independence.

Before the amendment, the Louisiana hate crimes statutes included offenses against any person because of race, age, gender, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime can be sentenced up to six months and/ or fined $500.

Today’s business men have to do a lot more than just show up for work to be successful. To be a player in today’s business world he must have a broad base of knowledge, more than a little charisma and the staying power to compete with the enthusiasm and energy of younger men.

That the team has experience and credentials is clear. Financial Advisors John King and Denis Poljak have 35 and 20 years of experience, respectively. Denis has a Ph.D.

Sunrise Retirement & Financial Consultants is a local company that strives to help individuals and families manage their finances and keep their future bright.

Steve, Jordan and Nicholas are three businessmen who have found success and satisfaction in a local family business. Once Upon a Diamond is a fourth generation jewelry store that was started by Browns’ grandmother in 1912, as Browns Jewelry and Loan in Council Bluffs, Iowa—and that business is still there today.

John Waterfallen is a native of Shreveport. He joined Dr. Robert Tucker in 1981 and founded OB/ GYN Associates of Shreveport in 1984. He has extensive medical experience in well woman care, gynecologic surgery, and obstetric care. Dr. Waterfallen has built one of the leading private practices in the area.

The military brought Dr. Armand to Bossier City in 1978 when his father was transferred to Barksdale Airforce Base. He was valedictorian at Bossier High School, graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana and earned his medical degree from LSU Health Shreveport.

Harbuck Outdoor Sports offers top of the line fishing kayaks, accessories, rigging, and installation. They’re unique in that they provide personal service and expertise, from someone who has experienced it firsthand and knows both sides of the business—from behind the desk, to in the boat.

“I have a unique fervor for taking on and solving difficult problems for my patients,” said Vekovius. “I often have patients coming to see me who have very little, if any, hope left for their situation.” He enjoys the challenge, and the chance to help make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Peter R. Flowers, a well known Shreveport Attorney, has practiced primarily in the field of criminal dense for the past 33 years. His practice includes many areas of criminal law, such as white collar offenses, drug offenses, sex crimes, and crimes against people and property.

David Newell, general manager and attorney for Southern Land and Title, LLC, lives for challenges. From running for office against an incumbent district attorney to serving as the mayor of Homer to facing life-and-death cases in the courtroom, he uses his passion to persevere.

Always Best Care is a national franchise that had $66 million in revenue last year. Working with clients to determine each individual’s needs, Carter and his staff make sure they are well cared for by trained and experienced caregivers who provide “from four hours of companion care to certified nursing assistants (CNAs) live-in care 24/7.

• President, Louisiana Tech University Foundation Board of Directors 1995-1997, Life Privileged Director 1998-Present.

“Our primary focus is providing software solutions, including website and mobile applications development, information assurance and strategic consulting, specialized onsite training, and legacy software maintenance,” said Cesar Marrero, CEO and President.

“We made it our goal to provide the most services we could for our patients and have the most convenient hours and accessibility. We are open early mornings, late afternoons and weekends, as well as offering same day emergency care,” said Dr. Cody Cowen, a Shreveport native.

Everyone grieves and everyone remembers. Having the right kind of advice and assistance while working through the difficult process of both honoring and memorializing a loved one in a service that is especially meaningful to family and friends has been the goal of these area businesses for many years.

Mosley is an attorney with more than 20 years experience in the title industry. He and his staff work with developers and builders to set up business entities in Louisiana as well as assist new homebuyers in all types of residential closings and financial structures.

Dr. David Bryan was born and raised in north Louisiana. A graduate of LSU in Baton Rouge, he earned his medical degree at LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport.

During 30 years as a financial services advisor, Chris Harbuck CLU, ChFC has watched his clients take more control of their financial planning and become increasingly sophisticated investors. He now sees a trend toward fee-based advisory services and outsourced investment management.

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MersaTech facilitates the transfer of electronic funds in any medium a business needs, and creates custom plans for each customer.

“My favorite part of my job is fitting a first time hearing aid user with hearing aids, and seeing the look of pure joy from them and their loved ones,” said Skelton. “Most people just don’t realize how many sounds they have been missing out on until they put on a pair of hearing aids.

Women are not the only vain creatures these days – more and more men are resorting to plastic surgery in a bid to enhance their looks, albeit through artificial and painful means.

A LOOK AT EYELID SURGERY Dr. Kenneth Sanders, of Knight & Sanders Plastic Surgery in Shreveport, said that while the majority of his practice works with women for facial and other procedures, more men are coming in to get a confidence boost with a nip and tuck.

The partnership comes from the Trust, which was created in 2012 after a court ruling that ordered tobacco companies to fund a statewide, 10-year smoking cessation program.

There are three types of inhome care services available to those who need assistance. They include a sitting or companion service business, a licensed home-care agency or a skilled home-health agency. To determine the type of care provider that would be best for your situation, an assessment of needs should occur.

Various textures and shades of green mixed with blooming plants line flagstone pathways. Paved trails wind past several seating areas, a waterfall, a pottery fountain, planters ranging from small to huge, hanging baskets, colorful tiles, old wood and tin.

Next, select an area that is convenient and suitable for your outdoor entertaining. Define the space using outdoor rugs and furniture to serve as the walls for your garden room. A bistro set and a couple of chairs make for an intimate space on a balcony.

Pretty much anyone can tell you Corner Collection on Line has the most interesting and varied selection of outdoor furnishings and decor around. With their massive outdoor area of garden statuary and fountains, passersby are lured in to see the colorful and interesting pieces on display.

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Reeks is a local vintage jewelry “redesigner” and antique religious artifact dealer who will show her collection of rosaries and religious artifacts from the 18th century through the Art Deco period. Also featured will be select pieces from her vintage re-design jewelry collection.

The event raises money to recruit and retain faculty and to provide up-to-date equipment and training for these future health-care providers. From funds raised in previous years, the hospital’s medical school was able to obtain the area’s only dual-console surgical robot.