Shreveport periodically finds itself on the bottom of dubious lists, where sensationalism seems to supersede actual science and facts. Wallethub recently released a list of “2018’s Best Places to Find a Job,” which was picked up as news stories in the Shreveport Times.

That future was looking iffy. Approximately three years ago, the back half of the building’s roof collapsed, taking a large part of the second floor with it. Soon after, the building was added to the city’s demolition list.

An executive transitions into a consulting role at age 62 and stops working altogether at 65; then, he becomes a buyer for a church network at 69. A corporate IT professional decides to conclude her career at age 58; she serves as a city council member in her 60s, then opens an art studio at 70.

There were 173 participating groups, and the event brought in nearly 2,000 donors from across the country. The website, giveforgoodnla.org, is a one-stop shop for philanthropists, and the experience is no different from online shopping.

The parades have become a staple for the holiday, drawing at least 400,000 visitors to the Shreveport-Bossier area. This has had a significant positive impact on the local economy, according to Chris Jay, social media and public relations manager for the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.

But not just any old mask will do, if you want yours to be a look that is yours alone that belongs to no one else. Not surprisingly, to find that one-of-a-kind design may require a trip to The Enchanted Garden, 2429 Line Ave.

That means drunkenness, fisticuffs, battles with police, and the police turning a blind eye to arrests so as not to give the parades a bad name. Police informants have told me how teenage drunks are corralled and then let go so the numbers don’t show up on the rap sheets.

“If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck,” right? This is often said when you are making a point. You can identify an unknown situation by merely observing the characteristics of that situation.

The city of Shreveport is in the early stages of preparing an ordinance to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities, commonly referred to as small cell facilities. The briefing for the Council’s Infrastructure Committee indicated that the city would probably introduce an ordinance that is much greater in scope than other Louisiana cities.

A new year is often seen as a chance for a fresh start, so seize the moment to begin a new exercise routine, end an unhealthy habit, or try a new hobby you’ve been interested in. If you’re looking to improve your physical and mental health in 2018, these 18 tips can get you started on the right track.

"Hey, Doc, I don’t see as well as I used to.” Yes, I get to hear this familiar statement every day. Truth is, there are countless reasons why this complaint occurs. I don’t have enough space to go through everything, but I can give you an overview of the most common causes of vision loss in different adult age groups.

Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but without proper diet and hygiene, enamel can be weakened by bacterial acid, which is the cause of cavities. Everyone knows candy causes cavities, but there are subtle ways your child’s diet could be putting him/her at risk for cavities.

Let’s look at a brief and very condensed history of the thyroid gland. The earliest known record of any thyroid issues occurred in 2700 BC—in which an enlarged thyroid (goiter) was noted. Around 1600 BC, the Chinese started to use burnt seaweed and sponge for a goiter.

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