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Local Economy To Hold Steady
The good news is that after about eight years of losses, we see the Shreveport-Bossier MSA on an expansion path over the next two years. The not-so-great news is we see this trend being modest at best. We are projecting the Shreveport-Bossier MSA will add about 300 jobs a year over 2020-21, a growth rate of about 0.

Peace of Mind Center
When owner Gena White moved to Shreveport, there were no yoga studios, let alone a wellness center. Having studied astrology since she was 10 years old, White could feel that this city needed a place that promoted spiritual wellness.

C.E. Byrd Hall of Fame
Byrd Alumni Association are: Thomas (Mac) Bosley, M.D., class of 1968, lives in Villanova, Pa. Dr. Bosley is currently the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. After receiving his B.

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Biz Scene
The Greater Shreveport Chamber honored Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC (HMV) as the Industry of the Year recipient at the annual J. Pat Beaird Industry of the Year and Top Businesses Luncheon, held on Sept. 26 at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino.

How Are Credit Unions Different?
Free: It has been said that credit unions are the best-kept secret in the financial industry. Because credit unions are owned by their members, you can bet they will offer products and services that serve the interest of the members, excellent rates and personal service.

Who’s Racist And Selfish?
And while others may demonize, belittle or smear us for what we believe, defending yourself can be exhausting – even being hated by people who have known you for years simply because you expressed a conservative position or supported a Republican politician.

HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH-UP
There will be a themed buffet catered by Brad Jones and Allison Gras, the executive chefs at The Revenir Restaurant. The spread will include jumbo lump crab meat deviled eggs; pear, arugula, blue cheese and prosciutto bundles; duck a l’orange pipets; and prime beef tenderloin.

Help For Chronic Health Issues
The Martin Luther King Health Center and Pharmacy is preparing to celebrate five years in the historic Highland neighborhood at the corner of Olive Street and Thornhill Avenue. But for the center, the celebration is about something more — improving the health of the community.

Why Walk When You Can Run?
“I love seeing everyone come together and celebrate and honor our survivors,” Primus said. “Seeing the joy from our survivors on this day helps me to continue the work towards reducing the number of breast cancer-related deaths and providing more resources for our local survivors.

Baby Boomers and Hepatitis C
People born between 1945 and 1965 are considered “baby boomers,” a generation group that is also five times more likely to have hepatitis C virus (HCV) than other people. It’s estimated that between three and five million people have chronic hepatitis C in the U.

HEALTHY GEEZER
W.C. Fields, the vaudevillian and comedic actor in early films, was known to hoist more than an occasional beer. But, Fields got his red, bumpy nose from rosacea, not alcohol. Former President Bill Clinton has rosacea and so did the late financier J.P. Morgan.

318 Talk
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Shoppers’ Delight
Renata Smolaga, the chairperson of the Shopper’s Card Committee, is looking forward to the promotion. “I’ve had a unique privilege for the last two years to be the chairperson of the Shopper’s Card committee, working alongside a group of women whose...

On the Scene
The American Cancer Society hosted their annual White Out Cancer Gala.