Tony Simpson, chief operations officer, said that phase one of the project is nearing completion. Phase one includes demolition, new walls, floors and floor joists, and a new roof. He said Wieland Construction, the contractor on the project, expects phase one to be complete in mid-November, barring any unforeseen delays.

The Better Business Bureau recently announced its 2019 Torch Award winners. The awards honor companies that meet the highest standards of ethics and demonstrate trust among their employees, customers and the community. The company leaders also must demonstrate a high level of personal character.

The Better Business Bureau’s 15th Annual Torch Awards.

The growth and progress within Bossier Parish and Bossier City have been unprecedented over the last couple of decades. Since the year 2000, the population within Bossier Parish has increased by over 30 percent. Additional residents require additional services such as transportation access, schools, public safety and quality of life enhancements.

The new year will be here before you know it. How well did you manage your money in 2019, and how can you do even better in 2020? If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to review your financial goals. In fact, having a plan in place before being completely swept up in the holiday shopping frenzy can help ensure that 2020 starts strong.

A snowy extravaganza is blowing into town! From now through Jan. 30, 2020, the first floor of Sci-Port Discovery Center will be converted into a winter wonderland. For 10 weeks, this winter-themed interactive exhibit named Sno-Port will showcase the wonders and science of snow for locals of all ages.

The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center (DAC), a local nonprofit, is sweetening the pot for its every-other-year fundraiser with a new venue and spectacular items for the live and silent auctions. Las Vegas Night 2019 is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.

Politicians are usually expected to represent their constituents’ preferences. But some would say that a simple majority rule is an imperfect method of representing the people, insofar as individual constituents do not make for good decisions in complex questions.

The Christmas Bazaar and Tour of Trees exhibit will be held in downtown Vivian at the Lighthouse Mission Thrift Store, located at 105 West Louisiana Ave.

Enjoy a romp through this fantastic holiday home and find inspiration for your next gathering..

Dentist’s offices routinely make the list when it comes to the most commonly feared places. Many dentists realize this and take extra measures to make their office smell better, offer beverage bars and put TVs in their rooms. Although these are nice offerings, these amenities do not get rid of your fear or erase your memory of the visit.

Medications are typically given to you before the procedure or during it to help you relax. You will be awake, but should be very comfortable. A numbing medication is injected into the scrotal area around the vas deferens before any incision. You may feel slight pressure, but you should not feel an uncomfortable amount of pain.

New research suggests that half of people who experience a heart attack may not even know it. It’s especially concerning since “silent” heart attack sufferers are unlikely to receive proper medical care and are more likely to die from heart disease or other causes.

Half a century ago, revolution was taking place everywhere you looked. The Beatles and Woodstock revolutionized our view of music and youth culture. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin revolutionized our view of space. And Nancy Wilson began a career that transformed the way she viewed herself and her world.

Breathing in too much carbon monoxide could cause fainting or death. Breathing in carbon monoxide fumes prevents the body from using oxygen properly, which can harm the brain, heart and other organs. People with health problems, such as heart and lung disease, are at higher risk for harm.

This is a question that opens up the whole Check the weight limit. Typical subject of mobility aids, the icons of canes can hold about 250 aging. We’ll discuss canes in this pounds. Some slimmer column and save crutches, walkers, canes are limited to about wheelchairs and scooters for the 175 pounds.

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Seek out smart options away from home You don’t have to drop your healthy habits when eating away from home. Many restaurants, workplaces and school cafeterias now offer betterfor-you options and menus. But it may still take a little bit of effort and a splash of willpower to construct a healthy meal away from home.

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This article will be a little different from what I usually write. Once or twice a month, the local Carrabba’s Italian Grill hosts a wine dinner. Each dinner has a different theme with different offerings, but they always include great food and they.

Ten-year-old Isaiah Roberts’s mom asked a friend last April if she would drive them to ArtBreak because she didn’t have a car. She had heard about the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) annual event with hands-on art activities and thousands of pieces of student art filling the Shreveport Convention Center each April.

The LSUS Foundation members and community sustainers visited Washington, D.C., recently to support Dr. Alex Mikaberidze, LSUS professor, as he delivered his second lecture this year at the Smithsonian Institution.