“We wanted to provide the community with an event that every age would love to be a part of,” said Kelly Wells, executive director of the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. “We wanted to provide an event that is world-class, and we feel along with our partners we will once again accomplish that this year.

“This is a tremendously positive outcome for our crew members, our guests and our community,” said Barry Regula, Margaritaville’s senior vice president and general manager.

“I really love Shreveport, and I appreciate all of the opportunities Shreveport has given me to serve,” Thompson said. “I raised my children here. They got good educations. My wife and I are happy here. We want to see the town prosper. We think we have an obligation to make sure that happens – to work to see that happens.

Cross Lake has a new attraction. After nearly 20 years, Capt. Dale Shaver has returned to offer paddle-wheeler boat tours of the lake.

Have you ever wanted to run with the bulls? Well, now is your chance to get a small taste of that experience at the Geaux Toro in the East Bank event on Saturday, July 7, from 6-10 p.m. hosted at Flying Heart Brewing & Pub.

And while the most likely path for these women to political office was through widowhood (at one point, 80 percent of women in office filled their husband’s seats), it’s not 1920 anymore, and someone should remind Shreveport City Councilman Willie Bradford of the same – and that it’s never too late to give up your prejudices.

Depression has long been a condition discussed within the mental health field, and more recently it has been the subject of headlines as the public grapples with understanding the sometimes devastating effects this illness can have in its most severe form.

who have scheduled total hip or total knee replacement surgery. The Willis-Knighton Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute offers participants insight into the joint replacement process, from pre-admission planning to surgery, follow-up and rehabilitation.

Suicide, or ending your own life, is a terrible event that leaves tragedy in its wake. The consequences are innumerable, and the emotional toll done to the survivors can leave scars that last a lifetime.

Does your bed partner elbow you during the night to wake you up and tell you to turn over? Do you wake up after eight hours of sleep feeling as tired as when you went to bed? Is it just snoring that is your problem, or is your snoring so bad that you quit breathing? I’m asked this question in my ear, nose and throat practice almost every day.

Older people, especially those with no marijuana experience, may not tolerate THC’s mind-altering side effects as well as young people. Doctors generally prescribe several kinds of newer antinausea drugs with fewer side effects before resorting to Marinol.

The Sickle Cell Softball Tournament is the major fund-raiser for the Northwest Louisiana chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Director Lillian Bradford said this year’s goal is to raise $50,000. “If we can get the teams in here and have a good weekend, we can do it,” she said.

Michael Moore II, president and CEO of Morehead Pools, offered his expert advice on current summer pool trends. “We’re seeing a lot of design trends that gravitate more towards traditional design,” Moore said. “These concepts have cleaner lines and more modern materials.

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Stacey is, but her trio is delicious. I’m an expert when it comes to fried cheese sticks, and these are massive and delicious. This sampler platter is served with three different dipping sauces, because one dipping sauce is definitely not enough. Philly Cheese Steak –.

Artist Melanie Parent was afraid to step out of her front door, afraid to see what lay beyond her driveway, what was happening down her road. She struggled with fear and anxiety and barely left her house for several years.

This year's festivities for Wine Country Bistro's wine festival, Wine and Swine,.