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Upfront
Most gung-ho – to the point of being one of the hoop dream pitchmen, and included in the subject promotional video – is Councilman Jeff Everson. As others have noted, he must deal with the potential conflict-of-interest inherent in being in the real estate business.

BPCC’s New Nursing and Allied Health Building
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) unveiled its new Nursing and Allied Health Building last Thursday with a ribbon-cutting and open house. The new building, designed with the latest in health technology and education, is located on the northwest corner of the Cyber Innovation Center’s property (closest to Highway 80) at 6220 East Texas St.

BRIEF Flying Pig BBQ Offers Southern Flavor
A new barbecue restaurant specializing in slow-cooked meats is now open at 1173 Louisiana Ave. Flying Pig BBQ is a casual, family-friendly restaurant specializing in slow-smoked meats including sweet tea-brined chicken, pulled pork, chopped beef and...

Geaux Show Some Love: Young Siblings Do Their Part
Ten-year-old Julianna Gouthiere started Bear Share in May of 2013 at the age of 6. Her project donates new or like new (but dry cleaned) stuffed animals to children going through difficult life situations. Elevenyear-old Joey started Geaux Green to encourage people in our community to take care of our Earth.

McCary’s Jewelers Opens New Location In South Shreveport
McCary’s Jewelers in Shreveport is a fourth-generation family jewelry store that has built a reputation for highly regarded stones and specialty custom design work over the past 75 years.

Sci-Port Getting Major Design Re-boot
Sci-Port Discovery Center fans and supporters were pretty surprised to hear the announcement that Sci-Port was closing and was soon to be managed by big fish Planet Aqua Group (PAG), the visionary team behind the new Shreveport Aquarium.

BRIEF Shreveport Aquarium and Caddo Lake
"The goal of this partnership is to help bring an awareness of Caddo Lake and the work of the Caddo Lake Institute to our aquarium visitors. It is a truly wondrous place and of great ecological significance.

Ninth North Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
“Last year, we did a world premiere from a filmmaker from this area, and it helped a lot,” she said. “We’ve been working really hard to insert even more diversity into every film festival we put on, and I think last year was a champion of that, and this year will be even better.

Pie in the Sky?
It was a pretty hefty package Mayor Ollie Tyler sprung on the city council and the public last week where she is proposing a $150 million mixed-use development for downtown Shreveport. Anchoring the development would be a 3, 200-seat arena to house the G League team of the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.

Dear Shreveport, You have to start treating yourself better
I was happy to hear the news, though, about your discovering the Haynesville Shale in 2008, and just couldn’t believe when the drop in oil prices came so fast and caused so many rigs (and jobs) to leave for other states. Then you had to cope with the GM Plant closing in 2012.

CAN I GIVE YOU A LYFT?
It’s a good question that Shreveport and Bossier residents have been asking since the Shreveport City Council voted in February of this year to approve an ordinance that would allow for ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft to operate in the city.

Glitz & Grits 2017 Preview
Selected seasonal lettuces tossed to order with guest's choice of roasted, marinated red and gold beets, heirloom tomatoes, English cucumbers, Bunoise carrots, soft goat cheese, candied pecans and marinated strawberries. Dressings: Cane syrup vinaigrette, extra virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar and balsamic glaze.

LOSING WEIGHT
Michael Bodine is a high school band director whose incredible weightloss journey has transformed far more than just his body. Bodine lost over 200 pounds with the help of bariatric surgeon Dr. George R. Merriman II and his staff at the Freedom from Obesity Clinic in Shreveport.

LESS INVASIVE SURGERGY
The Highland Clinic Ophthalmology recently announced their advancement in surgical glaucoma procedures when Dr. Bruce Henderson became the first surgeon in the Ark-La-Tex to perform the insertion of a Xen Glaucoma Drainage Device for glaucoma treatment.

PAIN AWARENESS MONTH
September is Pain Awareness Month. Pain Awareness Month was created to heighten awareness of the public to pain syndromes and their management. Approximately 100 million people experience chronic pain. One aspect of Pain Awareness Month is educating the public on the proper use of medications used to treat pain.

HEALTHY GEEZER
There are two types of steroids: corticosteroids and anabolic steroids. Corticosteroids, such as cortisone and prednisone, are drugs that help control inflammation. Anabolic steroids, such as androstenedione or andro, are substances that can help the body make muscle.

UNITED WE FIGHT
More than 124,000 people in Northwest Louisiana benefi tted in 2016. For every dollar invested, United Way is able to provide $4.74 in return (ROI). More than 70 programs were funded in 2017 providing services to nearly 200,000 people.

Who Is A.L .I.C.E.?
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The United Way term represents the growing number of individuals and families who are working, but unable to afford basic household necessities such as housing, child care, health care, food and transportation.

Free Tax Preparation Helps More than 6,000 Families.
United Way of Northwest Louisiana, in partnership with the IRS, reported that 6,279 households in Northwest Louisiana benefitted from the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program (VITA) during the recent tax season. Filings resulted in $8.4 million in refunds to local residents, up six percent from the previous year.

NWLA Saves $1.6M on Prescriptions.
People living in Northwest Louisiana saved $1,621,566 on prescription medications through United Way of Northwest Louisiana’s partnership with FamilyWize.

Nonprofits Trained for Success.
The inaugural class of the United Way of Northwest Louisiana’s Executive Academy graduated this summer and provided nonprofi t leaders a fi ve-month, in-depth, leadership development series.

Community Outreach
A tobacco cessation program designed to help individuals stop tobacco use and dependence. $30. Registration required Instructors: Jarrod Mitchell, RCEP, CTTS, Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator, Courtney Rayburn, CTTS, certified tobacco treatment specialist, or Kristen Catanese, TTS tobacco treatment clinic specialist.

Lectures & Seminars
Registered dietitian Julie Hartley will discuss the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast and what can happen if you don’t. Breakfast refuels your body and choosing the correct foods to start your day is important for boosting energy and regulating your metabolism.

at HOME
After moving to Shreveport from Texarkana, the Gambills knew they wanted a home in South Highlands, so they rented and waited for the perfect house to go up for sale. They originally looked at the home next door, but it had already been remodeled and Jessica wanted something they could mold themselves.

TALK OF THE TOWN
THROUGH SEPT. 1: SHREVEPORT ART CLUB 96TH ANNUAL JURIED SHOW..

A Richly Realized Portrait of the Artist
The object is simple: A small vase, wider at the bottom and vertical ribs. It is situated at the edge of a smooth, wood surface and set against a muted background.

The Port Grill
A fter several weeks of hearing The Port Grill name over and over in different circles of friends, I decided it was time to check this place out. Located at the corner of Youree Drive and Flournoy Lucas Road in a brand new building, The Port Grill has an expansive menu with a little bit of everything.

on the SCENE
Held on Aug. 19 at East Ridge Country Club, seven local priests and Bishop Michael Duca called the games, three in which the bingo was in the shape of a cross. Prizes were restaurant gift cards..

on the SCENE
We Are Messengers and Micah Tyler opened for Big Daddy Weave.