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ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM THRIVING IN NORTH LOUISIANA
Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program participant, RNvention, was one of five companies selected to pitch at the New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Get Started competition this week. Wayne Nix of RNvention will compete against four other start-ups for more than $10,000 in prizes, along with face-to-face meetings with potential investors.

JIMMIE DAVIS BRIDGE TO TRANSFORM
Age and lack of maintenance have plagued the Jimmie Davis Bridge for decades. Built in 1968, the bridge spans 2,822.4 feet over the Red River and is the artery for Hwy. 511 traffic between south Bossier City and Shreveport at 70th Street.

MAKING SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
The moment when Brian traded his violin bow for a pair of drumsticks became a substantial one for his career. Following in his older brother’s footsteps, Brian was inspired to focus on drumming at a young age. He drummed with small bands here and there throughout middle and high school.

Picking up the pieces
Rod Demery didn’t think much of it when his doctor’s office called. The 51-year-old recently had a six-month check-up, so surely this was a routine call to say his lab results were good..

You gotta read this
And when you factor in headlines that were seemingly written intentionally by the mainstream media-elites to mislead or confuse us, you’ve got a mess on your hands. This is because the continuing decline of reading skills threatens our very existence as a country, and our individual lives as free men and women.

LEGISLATIVE DILEMMA
The 2017 Regular Legislative Session of the Louisiana Legislature gets under way on Monday, April 10, and runs through Thursday, June 8, at 6 p.m. It promises to be a very interesting session as legislators will look for ways to reform the state’s tax structure while fixing another budget deficit.

LYFT RIDESHARE ON THE WAY TO SHREVEPORT
For those that have bemoaned the fact that Shreveport does not have what many consider to be an amenity of the 21st century – prearranged rides – their prayers will soon be answered. Recently, Lyft purchased an area cell phone list and has sent out a barrage of texts encouraging phone owners to sign up to become a Lyft driver.

HEALTHY DOSE OF INFORMATION
Dr. Leah Chiles, a native of Vivian, La., received her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. She then went on to complete a urologic residency at Baylor- Scott & White in Temple, Texas. After residency she trained in Charleston, S.C., and completed a fellowship in female urology and voiding dysfunction.

Advances in the Field of Autism
Autism and our understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to grow rapidly. Professionals and lay people alike are becoming more aware of this complex neurological disorder, which has resulted in early screening and detection.

Community Outreach
Thursday, April 13, 10 a.m. WK Bossier Health Center, 2400 Hospital Drive, Conference Room B Tuesday, April 20, 1:30 p.m. WK Pierremont Health Center, 8001 Youree Drive, Conference Room 203 Tuesday, May 2, 2 p.m. Willis-Knighton Health & Fitness Center 2474 Greenwood Road All sessions are free.

Lectures & Seminars
The Life of the Party: The Biography of Pamela Digby Churchill Hayward Harriman Guest Speaker:.

HEALTHY GEEZER
Nicotine is named after the tobacco plant Nicotiana tabacum, which was named after Jean Nicot de Villemain, French ambassador in Portugal. Nicot de Villemain sent tobacco and seeds from Brazil to Paris in 1560 and promoted their medicinal use.

Action Garage Doors
Many homeowners don’t realize what a huge part garage doors can play in their homes appearance. Action Garage Doors offers the most innovative and attractive options available from Haas, Amarr, Clopay, Raynor and other recognizable names in the garage door industry.

at HOME
You would never know this 21st century home is not a beautifully cared for historic property. Only its many modern amenities could be considered contemporary..

Elements Of Living
The Plumbing Warehouse is the largest most equipped showroom in the Ark-La-Tex. We are excited to announce the addition of lighting to our showroom. With our knowledgeable staff and leading edge showroom we are ready to help you create the bathroom or kitchen of your dreams.

GETTING YOUR KIDS ORGANIZED
Children’s rooms are overflowing with stuff, and they have no clue what to do with it all. They might not even recognize that it bothers them, but when the chaos subsides, they feel better. They are less distracted when they’re free to enjoy their play in a clean, peaceful environment.

TALK OF THE TOWN
2-DJs, April 15; Total Choice, April 19; Fortag, April 20; Electric Circus, April 21; Live 5, April 22; Soul Shine Band, April 26; A Sure Thing, April 27; Departure (Journey Tribute Band), April 28. 451 Clyde Fant Parkway. Call 877-602-0711..

April Culture Crush
“Someone came to us at SRAC (Shreveport Regional Arts Council) and asked if there were any time of the year that was a focal point where we really put all we had into showing off Northwest Louisiana art,” said Pat Viser, director of SRAC public relations.

on the SCENE
Those attending the Shreveport Opera event on Feb. 16 at the Shreveport Club enjoyed fine wine, exquisite cuisine and music from the principal artists of “Fiddler on the Roof.”.