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Remembering Joey
The Village was a dark but mirror-lined, relatively small restaurant. In the early years, there was no menu, just a seasoned waiter such as Phillip Cuellar and a capable chef, Jandres (currently at Ginocchio’s in Marshall, Texas), backed by a bartender, Harley Harville, and a Cush brother.

The Butterfly Effect
People passing by this beautiful 8-foot by 12-foot street art can take a picture of themselves standing in the middle of the butterfly wings, and post or text the photo with a hashtag of their favorite charity, such as #AmVets, #ShreveportGreen or #FullerCenterNWLA.

Communications Liaison
In addition to advising the mayorelect before taking office, the board will oversee the development of a transition report, planned for release in early 2019. This report will reflect the charge of its committees and the overall vision of the mayor-elect.

Judicial Hellholes Report
the ninth consecutive year, Louisiana has been named one of the nation’s Judicial Hellholes ® by the American Tort Reform Foundation. The organization’s annual report spotlights the worst legal climates in the country. This year, Louisiana moved up three spots in the rankings from number eight to five.

American Rose Society
Marilyn Wellan, a 35-year volunteer for American Rose Society (ARS) and the Gardens, is also a former ARS national president and is creator of the newly invented Master Plan for the Gardens. She is also serving as coordinator of the Great Garden Restoration Project.

No Wizardry Involved
For example, don’t stand next to windows during tornadoes. Be careful what you wish for. Be nice to the little people as they may have powerful friends. When something knocks the “stuffings” out of you, just stuff it back in and move on. If life tosses you lemons, make lemonade.

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Perkins is stuck with Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump until his retirement. This is expected by mid-year, but it could be sooner. In the meantime, Perkins can implement new strategies for dealing with crime working with substitute SPD Chief Ben Raymond.

Taking the Scar y Out of College Prep!
With the new year comes new opportunities to accomplish goals and get organized – especially when it comes to college prep! It’s easy to get swept away in senior parties, class trips, prom and other exciting events.

Education Brief
HARSH CRITIC TURNED PUBLIC EDUCATION ADVOCATE TO SPEAK What do blueberries have to do with public education? Everything, as respected businessman and attorney Jamie Vollmer learned after being taken to task by a teacher after he vocally condemned public schools.

New Job Benefits
It’s not a bad wager. Total education debt stood at a staggering $1.52 trillion at the end of March. And while the perk is by no means reserved only for millennials, it’s not lost on anyone that the average student loan borrower will have graduated this year saddled with more than $37,000 in debt.

Bossier Schools’ Top Teachers of the Year
The final days before the holiday break were made even more exciting for three Bossier Parish teachers who were surprised by an entourage, led by Bossier Schools Superintendent Scott Smith, that burst into their classrooms with exciting news. They were chosen to represent the district as the 2019-20 Teachers of the Year.

Glaucoma: The sneaky thief of sight
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness – it is actually the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization.

Make Mental Health a Priority for 2019!
melatonin levels, or checking our phone for one last email before we go to bed, prohibits many of us from getting the restful sleep we need. Eliminating electronics from the bedroom or at least moving them away from the bed and having a “cut off” time, such as one hour before bedtime, can help promote a.

Risk Factors For Breast Cancer
About 2/10 percent of mammograms lead to a cancer diagnosis. About 10 percent of women examined will need another mammogram. Only about 10 percent of those women will need a biopsy. Out of those biopsies, 80 percent will come back negative for cancer..

Memory Problems In Bypass Patients
During traditional surgery, a patient is put on a heart-lung bypass pump to oxygenate and circulate blood. This machine may create clots that could harm the brain. In addition, a surgeon handling the aorta – the main heart artery – can free bits of accumulated plaque, and they can block blood vessels in the brain.

Provident Oaks
ocated on Nightfall Court is Bossier City’s newest luxury community: Provident Oaks. This Tanner Construction build’s appeal begins at the curb and never stops. The exterior of the courtyard home features stucco and antique brick walls, shutters across the front, ridged slate tiles, wooden corbels and gas lanterns.

318 Talk
Stemming from the idea that the process of creating the art is just as important as the object that is created, the viewer cannot merely move their eyes over the work or simply walk around it for there to be understanding. Opening reception is from 5-7 p.

RED CARPET LOOKS FROM SKY
Amanda Clemons Johnson, Heidi Kallenberg, Waynette Ballangee and Elizabeth Kennedy.

RED CARPET LOOKS FROM TOP 40
The Young Professional Initiative of Northwest Louisiana (YPI) teams up annually with the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and 318 Forum Magazine to present the top 40 Under Forty Young Professionals. Earning the top honor and reigning as queen of the night: Emerie Eck Gentry (left).

On the Scene
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger or more over the top, the Christmas in the Sky.