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GEEK’D CON 2018
If you are a selfproclaimed “geek” or a closet “geek,” your big weekend is coming up. The fourth annual Geek’d Con – a festival for “geeks” – will take place Aug. 17-19 at the Shreveport Convention Center. Hours are Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.

BeauxJax Crafthouse
owner of BeauxJax, said. “We have great food, handcrafted cocktails, friendly service and Cajun libations!” Located within walking distance from Shreveport-Bossier casinos and also with easy access to Interstate 20, BeauxJax Crafthouse is the perfect dining locale for both locals and tourists.

GOOD SHEPHERDS
Jesus used the simile of the shepherd when he spoke of Himself, saying He was the “Good Shepherd.” Good shepherds, after all, were important in the world of the Old Testament because without the shepherd and his dog, a herd of sheep could not survive..

Business Briefs
“We are excited to receive these grant dollars that will allow the Airport Authority to increase the awareness of all that our regional airport has to offer,”Mayor Ollie Tyler said. “We will continue to compete for federal dollars for our city, and we are grateful for the support in these efforts from our congressional delegation like Sen.

A Big Win For Shreveport
In 2011, the city of Shreveport, Northwest Louisiana Council of Governors (NLCOG), and the Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS) embarked on a multi-year planning effort to revitalize the historic Allendale, Ledbetter Heights and West Edge neighborhoods.

FIRST LOOK AT SHREVEPORT MAYORAL CANDIDATES
Four candidates do not own the residence where they live – Dixon, Jackson, Perkins and Taliaferro. (Four candidates for the city council also do not own the house where they live – Quinton Aught, Joseph Carstensen, Cortez Collins and Levette Fuller.).

St. Jude Dream Home
Touring the 28th KTBS 3/St. Jude Dream Home is more than just a visual undertaking. Griffing encourages visitors to experience the different textures in the home first-hand. “We’re encouraging people to be tactile this year.

SCRAMBLER THERAPY
When Reggie Greening's daughter Amanda began having inexplicable pain in her left foot, the two were left frustrated by treatment options in managing her severe discomfort. As time progressed, so did the symptoms, including discoloration, burning and swelling, resulting in his daughter's inability to walk.

Community Outreach
This biweekly support group is for women with cancer. Our open format group allows you to share personal experiences and learn from others. The focus is on empowerment, stress management and developing healthy, effective ways to cope with cancer-related issues.

RARE SURGERY LIFE CHANGING FOR INTERNATIONAL PATIENT
A young boy born with a rare congenital deformity has a new look and a new lease on life thanks to a team of medical experts in Shreveport.

NEW DESIGNS ON COMFORT
"The new facility consists of 20 patient stations and a home training area," Barbe said. "The patient treatment floor includes a clerestory ceiling, which allows natural light to shine throughout the treatment floor space. Each patient station is equipped with its own flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi access and a new heated dialysis chair.

TALK OF THE TOWN
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The Philadelphia Art Auction Against AIDS
Jacquelyn Barber, creative director for the Philadelphia Art Auctions Against AIDS, is especially looking forward to the event. “The local art up for bid is very exciting,” Barber said.

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On the Scene
The engagement of Dr. Rhett Kent to Katie Ondeck.