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AN OPEN LETTER ABOUT A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL TRUANCY PROGRAM
Earlier this year Judge James Stewart came to me with an idea, an idea that can affect the future of our community. It was an idea that made sense to us as a community healthcare organization.

DOCUMENTARY DEPICTS LOCAL RESPONSE TO AIDS
“Small Town Rage: Fighting Back in the Deep South,” co-produced by David W. Hylan Jr. and Raydra Hall, is an independent documentary examining the work and influence of ACT- UP Shreveport in the conservative Deep South.

MORE INFORMATION:
Tickets are on sale now for the PACE’s 8th North Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. It will be held on Sept. 9-15 at the Robinson Film Center in downtown Shreveport. The festival features LGBT-themed documentaries, short films, feature films and short films, and will also boast a big reception, along with panels, Q&A and other surprises.

DIAMONDJACKS A WINNING BOSSIER BUSINESS FOR A DECADE
“The people at DiamondJacks are like family to me,” Maldonado said. “I’ve worked there for the past decade and have enjoyed the relationships with not only my co-workers but also with our customers. I’m looking forward to many more successful years at DiamondJacks.

TAPECUTTER TAKES OFF
The Tadpole Tapecutter was invented out of necessity. “I had to paint my front doors and spent entirely too much time trying to tape up all the windows,” Mallahan said. “I’m not a good painter, so masking is a must and doesn’t get that clean, straight cut for the corners.

Business Briefs
The Better Business Bureau is accepting nominations for the 2016 Annual Torch Awards. Businesses will be recognized in four categories: Integrity category (practicing integrity in the marketplace), Customer Commitment category (businesses that have...

LIFE SAVERS BALL
This year’s ball will be a casual event with proper attire including comfy jeans and T-shirts. LSU Health Shreveport public relations manager Kelly Dauphin said dress for the event is always casual on Christmas in the Sky years, and attendance is higher as a result.

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Is the end near?
With everything that is going on in the world today, it is no wonder that some people are beginning to wonder if the end is near. Sounds farfetched? Maybe not. Respected biblical scholars are poring over Scriptures for signs that are prevalent today and note that never before have so many people been interested in the subject.

RELYING ON A WING AND A PRAYER
But is prayer enough? The Bible tells us that faith alone, without works, is dead, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?” And, yes, oh Lord, yes, we need both this year, if we ever needed them, for sure..

APPRAISAL DOES NOT SUPPORT PORT’S PURCHASE OF $2.6 MILLION TRACT
This purchase from Franks Investment Company and former Port Commissioner Milton Williams was recommended by Port Executive Director Eric England; it was unanimously approved by Port Commissioners James Pannell, Bossier City Attorney James Hall, Ron Miciotto, Lynn Austin, Ernest Baylor, Erica Bryant, Capt.

SOMDAL ASSOCIATES BUILDS ON ITS PAST, ENVISIONS FUTURE
Located on Line Avenue in Shreveport, Somdal Associates has been around since 1908. The firm is behind some of the most recognizable buildings in the area, from schools and churches to health-care facilities and homes.

ON THE COVER: PARISH TACEAUX , THE COOL NEW SCENE FOR DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT
Love for the arts, love of downtown Shreveport and a passion to see both change the face of our city is enough to motivate Linda B. Goldsberry and Jason Brady to conjure up the cool new in-spot known as Parish Taceaux. Located adjacent to artspace at 708 Texas St.

Creole Cottage
Old combines with new in this elegant residence on Long Lake.

SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK
With organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the American Association of Suicidology, the aim and focus of this movement is to educate, raise awareness and offer resources on suicide and suicide prevention.

ASLEEP DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION
Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is a treatment that can dramatically improve many symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremors, stiffness and slowness of the arms and legs. DBS can also provide significant relief to patients with essential tremors and dystonia (abnormal muscle contractions).

HEALTHY GEEZER
Q. Is it possible to donate your own seniors to be safe and blood to yourself? practical; if you’re a Yes you can. This is called geezer, you probably “autologous” blood donation. It’s done can help the cause. in the weeks before non-emergency To be eligible to surgery.

CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS
“Just like anything else, start out young, and it builds a habit,” she said. Childhood obesity can lead to children developing diseases that were once seen solely in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Developing these health problems early in life leads to longer wear and tear on the body.

TALK OF THE TOWN
THROUGH SEPT. 2: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB ANNUAL JURIED SHOW EXHIBIT,.

Chianti’s Restaurant
And because I can’t say no to their Alfredo sauce (which is quite possibly the best Alfredo sauce in town), I also ordered a side of fettuccine Alfredo, which paired nicely with the filet.

on the scene
Susan G. Komen North Louisiana invited all breast cancer survivors from across North Louisiana to don their most festive hat and join the madness at the Mad Hatter’s Affair.