A major goal of the move to the new SporTran Intermodal Terminal is to provide an alternative to automobiles and increase the use of public transportation in the Northwestern Region of Louisiana.

Republican Thomas Carmody added that Glover had deliberately scheduled the House vote on the bill for a time after which Carmody and Republican Alan Seabaugh (and 29 other House members, as it turned out) would already be on their Memorial Day break..

While many factors impact a company’s bottom line (i.e. net income), four primary levers exist for companies looking to continuously grow net income. In this article, net income equates to pre-tax income as small businesses have no control over governments setting tax rates.

Mary Alice Rountree is getting ready to retire, and there’s probably not a soul anywhere who could be more prepared for the issues that will bring. Rountree has spent the past 20 years helping seniors navigate their twilight years as executive director of The Caddo Council on Aging.

The fate of Confederate monuments is now in the hands of local governments. The Louisiana Senate has rejected two bills which would have required prior approval to any action being taken. The measures didn’t even make it out of committee. The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 4-2 to kill both bills.

The so-called Russia-Trump problem is a lot like the Loch Ness Monster. People have been talking about “Nessie” for what seems like forever (actually, the legend dates back 1,500 years), and every so often someone claims to have evidence that it exists.

I would like to respond to Mr. Avallone’s editorial on the Confederate monument at the courthouse. I believe the monument should be moved, but not because I think those who disagree with me want to “go back to the time of slavery.” I want to go forward to a time in which everyone, regardless of their race or status, has equal opportunity.

When Caddo and Bossier voters approved the additional 1.5 percent hotel-motel occupancy tax in the fall of 2015, Bossier Mayor Lo Walker and Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler promised that the funds collected from out-of-town visitors would reap benefits for both Bossier and Caddo Parish.

Well known for its Cajun dishes, the Blind Tiger is an anchor for downtown businesses and has thrived longer than most everyone else in the district. The building takes up a whole city corner, and the interior boasts wood and brass fixtures with large windows on either side looking out into the downtown.

To celebrate their anniversary, Hickory Stick is giving away a free slice of birthday cake every Monday in June with the purchase of a meal. Customers can also enter for a chance to win a $40 gift certificate by visiting the restaurant's Facebook page.

These men are trailblazers in their respective industries and are recognized for their integrity as well as their base of knowledge. Gentlemen all, their leadership and motivation are a driving force in our region, and we invite you to call on them for your professional needs.

The diagnosis of low testosterone (low T), or hypogonadism, is on the rise. Approximately 13 million men are currently living with low testosterone, and another 500,000 are diagnosed each year. The American Urological Association (AUA) estimates that approximately four in 10 men over the age of 45 have low testosterone.

Asthma is a common type of obstructive lung condition that affects 7-10 percent of the population, more commonly in male children under the age of 14 and female adults. There are an estimated 25 million people in the United States who have asthma, with over $56 billion health-care dollars spent annually.

Labyrinthitis is an ear disorder that involves swelling of the inner ear. If you get labyrinthitis, the parts of the inner ear become irritated and inflamed. This inflammation disrupts the transmission of sensory information from the ear to the brain. This disruption causes vertigo, dizziness and difficulties with balance, vision and hearing.

In centuries past, garden art included statues of gods and beautiful people as well as pieces that mimicked nature’s ornamental qualities. You can still find those traditional garden statues. But these days you will also find colorful pieces made from a variety of weatherproof materials in a variety of styles.

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The Caddo-Bossier Cancer Foundation League’s sixth annual Kentucky Derby Party.

The third annual Shreveport Derby Day.