March 30 - April 12, 2016 Vol. XXVII, Issue XV
NEARLY 20 RESTAURANTS TO COMPETE, RAISE FUNDS FOR BAC AT ARTINI.

DOWNTOWN’S NEW BUZZ
Armand heard about the Pop Up Project created by the Downtown Development Authority, which allows local entrepreneurs the ability to test out their business for a few weeks. In November, Armand attended the event with 14 other businesses participating.

Business Briefs
Kyle A. Moore of the law firm of Weems, Schimpf, Haines, Landry, Shemwell & Moore, APLC has been selected as the newest member of the Special Needs Alliance. The Special Needs Alliance is a national, nonprofit collective of many of America’s leading disability and public benefits attorneys.

A LOOK AHEAD
Some of the most entertaining was during the Clinton years. He had Bill pegged from the get-go. Some readers might be too young to remember the scandal, but various lawsuits and accusations were brought against Clinton for sexual misconduct. Fellers had a lot of fun with that.

‘HOW I SAW IT’
Working at a motor freight company, Shreveport native Laird Evans started a new career path. He had previously worked as an insurance adjuster after earning his business degree.

APRIL 9 ELECTION
Believe it or not, voters in Caddo and Bossier parishes face another election day April 9. It is one of those elections which often draws the ire of government watchers who believe tax propositions should be placed on the ballot when a larger turnout of voters is expected.

COMING TO LIFE
If anyone wonders about Bossier City’s and Parish’s consistent growth – it’s likely found in local governments’ consistent progress to give residents many reasons to want to live in our little corner of Northwest Louisiana. And what’s about to happen in old Bossier is yet another of those reasons.

ALL TALK
And on the day before the Normandy invasion, D-Day, General George S. Patton Jr. told the soldiers of the U.S. Third Army on June 5, 1944, “We’ll win this war, but we’ll win it only by fighting and by showing the Germans that we’ve got more guts than they have; or ever will have.

THE MANY HATS OF JANE RYDER
Ryder, best known for her stunning bridal creations from Jane Ryder Millinery and Accessories and her work on the television series “Salem,” welcomed guests for an afternoon fashion show. Food and cocktails were provided by Andrew Randall with Krimson Kook, and a silent auction featured items donated by area artists.

GABBING ABOUT FASHION AND GEOGRAPHY WITH RYDER:
Q: Any first and/or longstanding opinions of life in America?.

HEALTHY DOSE of information
CANCER TREATMENT NEW TO UNIVERSITY HEALTH University Health Shreveport received a new piece of equipment that will change cancer treatment in North Louisiana. The 18-ton Versa HD is a linear accelerator that is the most advanced technology for treating cancer.

OSTEOPOROSIS
It is estimated that one out of every two women over the age of 50 will experience breaking a bone due to osteoporosis, and 54 million Americans are either diagnosed with osteoporosis or have low bone mass, which puts them at a greater risk, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

COLON CANCER
In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer related deaths. The incidence of colorectal cancer varies by state, and in Louisiana the incidence rate is slightly higher than the national average.

ADVANCES IN GLAUCOMA
The iStent is implanted during cataract surgery to reduce eye pressure in adult patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma being treated with glaucoma medications. In clinical trials, the FDAapproved device has been shown to safely reduce eye pressure, which is the primary cause of open-angle glaucoma.

HEALTHY GEEZER
[A note to older people who suffer a blow to the head: If you are taking a blood thinner such as Coumadin, get immediate attention from a healthcare provider to check for internal bleeding.

OLD WORLD CHARM
Randy Williamson and Betty Ross of Designer’s Showroom in Shreveport worked together on the home. Williamson also did the interior design when the previous owners had the home built in the mid-’90s. Williamson said the homeowners wanted the space to be elegant and comfortable because they have a large family and like to entertain.

‘SHE SHEDS’
Tuff Sheds salesman Les Sharp said she sheds are growing in popularity. “She sheds are more personal,” he said. “I love doing them because [women] are very specific on the design they want, the type of windows they want, the type of doors they want. They’re very creative.

LONG-TERM INVESTMENT
On March 9, MarketWatch reported an increase in Generation Y/ Millennials buying homes in the suburbs as they seek stronger communities and more traditional housing.

GREEN SPACE
Temperatures are rising and chances of freezing weather are almost nil, so experienced and beginning gardeners alike will soon be spending a lot more time outdoors sprucing up their yards and gardens with some of the latest and most popular landscaping trends.

SEVEN EASY TIPS
(BPT) – As life gets busier, a bedroom becomes more than a sleeping space – it’s an escape to a calmer, more serene world that rests the mind as well as the body. To create your own in-house getaway, use these easy tips to “calm-ify” your bedroom and transform it into a more beautiful and restful retreat.

TALK of the TOWN
his Conspiracy Theory show to the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are available at the box office, ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800- 745-3000. APRIL 22: CARRIE UNDERWOOD,.

CASINO ATTRACTIONS
HORSESHOE BOSSIER CITY HOTEL AND CASINO:.

THE ART OF THE DRINK
The event will have an estimated 18 participants making drinks just for the occasion, Jones said. Those businesses include Ralph and Kacoo’s, Abby Singer’s, Zocolo, the Brass Monkey, River City Grille, Marilynn’s Place, Bogey’s Tavern, W’s...

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
These were a few of the memorable elements in the literary entries for “Critical Mass 4,” the ambitious, ongoing project for furthering critical dialogue in the arts, organized by the Shreveport Regional Art Council and artspace. The spectrum of forms was full: fiction, memoir and poetry.

On The Scene
‘Applause to Broadway’:.

On The Scene
–Mary Ann Van Osdell.

On The Scene
–Mary Ann Van Osdell.