King cake is said to have originated in old-world France and Spain and is known for its association with the historically Catholic celebration Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, which marks the arrival of the three wise men in Bethlehem who delivered gifts to baby Jesus.

After the recent elections, we are reminded it was three years ago that our two cities and two parishes passed the 1.5 percent hotel occupancy tax increase with incredible support from local citizens.

A unique family-owned business of antiques, art and oddities has been given a makeover and a new name. Formerly known as C&C Electric and Lighting, new proprietors Derek and Lauren Ross Simmons are excited to give their family’s business a fresh new spin for the community.

“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 that you can identify an unknown situation by just observing the characteristics of that situation.

The smart-city concept has gained substantial momentum in the 21st century. Generally, the term is applied to urban areas that use different types of electronic data collection sensors to supply information which is used to manage assets and resources efficiently.

We all know children need to learn early on the importance of good oral hygiene habits. As a family dentist in Shreveport and father of two small children, I know first hand the challenge parents face trying to get the kids to brush. We are often rushed out the door in the morning because someone needs to put their jacket on all by themselves.

With school and sports and recitals and all the millions of things we busy Americans are bombarded with constantly, sometimes the little things in life get left off of our todo list. However, establishing early childhood brushing habits may be one of the most important gifts you can provide for your child.

Young boys and girls have a small amount of breast tissue made up of a few ducts. At puberty, female hormones in girls make breast ducts grow, milk glands form and fat increase. The male hormones in boys prevent further growth of breast tissue. Men’s breast tissue contains ducts, but only a few, if any, lobules.

Imagine for a moment that you are one of the millions of Americans recently diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Now, imagine you are told not much can be done due to your age or health status.

Artist Tracy McComic will debut her first solo visual art exhibition with more than 40 paintings that showcases the creativity that helped her survive childhood trauma and her journey of healing. An opening reception is from 5-7 p.m., Jan. 16 at Central Artstation, 801 Crockett St.

Mon-Thurs 11a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. –10 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. –11 p.m. Saturday 5:30 p.m. –11 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m..

Kerry Kimler, vice president of Region 4 of the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women,.