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Fair field Studios
About 30 years ago, the elder McCommon started working in video and built a sound studio, and Clint later began doing projects with Red River Radio that became the Shreveport House Concert Series. He and partner Bob Robinson saw an opportunity after Hurricane Katrina brought the movie industry to Shreveport.

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A Difficult Decision
As a result, Mooretown students will attend Oak Park Elementary starting this fall. Jack P. Timmons students will attend schools closer to their homes, including Blanchard Elementary, Donnie Bickham Middle, Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle and Turner Elementary/Middle.

A Time of Anger
Nearly everyone is angry. Angry about the police. Angry with Donald Trump. Angry about the elected officials who shuttered our economy. Angry with the rioters burning our cities. Angry about the rich. About racism and prejudice. About injustice. Angry with the senseless killings and gang violence in countless cities across the country.

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318|Briefly
“We are asking our local krewes to cancel festivities and grand bals that lead up to the 2021 Mardi Gras season because of the enormous lead time for planning and venue selection,” said Herrin. “However, no decision has been made yet to cancel the 2021.

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Run For The Angels
The 19th Annual David Rice Memorial Angel Run and Walk benefiting Holy Angels will be held as a virtual 5K for the first time. The event is sponsored by presenting sponsor Sam Pack Auto Group and will culminate Saturday, June 27, with an online community celebration through the hashtag #IRunForAngels.

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United Way Fun Run & 5K
To kick off the 2020 United Way of Northwest Louisiana campaign season, the United From Home Virtual Fun Run & 5K taking place on June 27 encourages runners and walkers to participate in this virtual race with a purpose. Register to run or walk your individualized 5K course, join a corporate team or form a group of your own.

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The Stigma of Addiction
Maybe he did choose to have a few beers with his friends from time to time when he was younger. Or perhaps she chose to take pain pills after she was injured in an accident. Or perhaps a friend said, “Try this. It will make you feel good or happy or confident or less sad.

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Trouble With Urination?
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) is an extremely common condition that affects almost all men as we age. The prostate is a gland that is located between the located between the bladder and urethra in men. As men age, the prostate will usually increase in size.

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Meat Shortages & Meatless Mondays
We’ve all probably heard rumblings of meat shortages or noticed fluctuating prices on meat products. Instead of panicking about getting enough meat, this could be an excellent opportunity to embrace the change and try Meatless Mondays. It’s pretty straightforward: no chicken, fish, beef, pork, lamb, venison, etc.

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PARADE OF HOMES
The Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana’s (HBA) annual Parade of Homes is a fun way to see the latest trends in home design and product innovations – not to mention an up-close look at beautiful area houses. Prepare your perfect parade route, so you can be sure to view all of them.

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COME RAIN, or COME SHINE
Excessive rain sidelined last year’s Parade home, but Jim Fine Custom Homes ensured the foundation for this year’s home was poured and the house completed in less than five months – despite the rain. Fine credits his dedicated subcontractors for their efficiency and remarkable work.

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Creative Solutions
As we all know, Covid-19 wreaked havoc on events throughout our city this spring and summer. Many of these events had been in the works for well over a year. With heavy hearts, local businesses and non-profits looked for creative ways to turn these canceled events into productive and fun activities for our community.

Summer Surprise Cocktails
Add 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water in a small boiling pan on the stove. Stir until all of the sugar has dissolved and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and add 6-8 sprigs of fresh rosemary. Let cool completely, then strain liquid through a cheesecloth into a lidded jar.

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Shreveport Q-Prom Goes Virtual
Last year, ShrevePride Productions hosted the city’s first-ever Q-Prom and was designed to kick off Pride month and provide a space for the LGBT+ community to connect, network and live their best lives as their true, authentic selves.

Cotton Valley Rising Star
Growing up in the maelstrom of a performing family and with care from an even more famous family friend, Krauss, Ratcliff realized that his childhood in Cotton Valley, middle of nowhere Louisiana, was only step one in his destiny. Nashville was his goal.

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Sci-Port Recharged
Sci-Port Discovery Center, a major regional attraction closed since the “stay at home” ruling in early March, is partially open. This will include the new Gallery of Intrigue, featuring employeeguided Adventures of Intrigue, as well as the IMAX Theatre and the Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium.
