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New Directions Through Re-entry
He recalled meeting a graduate of the re-entry program on the streets of New Orleans. The man told Boone that his re-entry class had built a metal building from the ground up during the program. When the man was released, he moved to New Orleans, where a friend needed a metal building.

Black Owned Food Businesses You Can Support
20/20 Seafood Restaurant & Market 318 Infused Cigar And Spirits Alky Therapy Anthony’s Sports Bar & Grill Anthony’s Steak & Seafood Apollo Liquor Ashley’s Tiers of Love Bayou2Geaux Bella T Décor & Gifts Big D’s Bar-B-Que Big Mama’s Antiques and...

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Oleolive, a pre-clinical biotechnology company located in Shreveport, La., has been awarded a Phase II AFWERX Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to continue its work on technology that aids in the care of trauma suffered by special operations warfighters in austere environments.

Rolling Out The Flavor
“Our community is home to many outstanding, black-owned food businesses, many of which are also family-owned small businesses,” said Stacy Brown, president of the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.

Is a restaurant owner’s race relevant?
The list is being promoted by the tourist bureau, which is funded by hotel occupancy taxes. The restaurants have nothing in common other than the race of the owners. Color me surprised, because I thought this would be considered racism of the highest order in these days of pleas for equality, integration and diversity.

The Mask Mandate
Mayor Perkins has mandated that nearly everyone in the city of Shreveport must wear a mask and maintain social distancing whenever entering any business (unless you meet one of the limited exemptions). Mayor Perkins claims his authority under La. R.S.

Schools Reopening
Students, teachers and administrators all learned that lesson under the stay-athome order issued by Gov. John Bel Edwards to mitigate that COVID-19 pandemic. The order closed school buildings and shifted learning online to close out the 2019-20 school year.

Cookout Cravings
Taste preferences (and prices) may differ among sirloins, ribeyes, T-bones and more, but the way you prepare steaks likely won’t change much from cut to cut. You’ll want to trim the steaks for proper cooking, and setting the meat out ahead of time allows it to warm to room temperature before hitting the grill.

SETTING UP STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS
At W.T. Lewis Elementary, we have worked incredibly hard to become the school we are today, and I knew in my heart we were committed to fight for what's best for kids, no matter the circumstances. Then COVID-19 changed life as we know it, and every school in the nation was put to the test.

Celebrity Health: Melissa Etheridge
She was born in a prison town, “black-and-blue and close to death,” as described in her 2001 memoir “The Truth Is …” Her mother went into labor in the middle of the day, and nurses held her legs closed until a doctor arrived. “I was not allowed to enter the world as planned.

Surgery-Free Back Pain Relief
In the U.S., nearly half a million back surgeries are performed per year. The success rates vary depending on the diagnosis and particular operation that is performed.

Healthy Geezer
There are a variety of tests for dysphagia. They include: an X-ray of a bariumcoated esophagus; direct examination of the esophagus with an endoscope, a lighted instrument; a test with a pressure recorder to measure muscle contractions of the esophagus; video fluoroscopy and ultrasound, two forms of imaging that record patients swallowing.

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Why You Need a Home Inspection
Hiring an inspector is a "makes sense" thing, says Steve Ramos, owner of Envirovue Home Inspection in Petaluma, Calif., and featured certified home inspector on the HGTV program "House Detectives.

Energy- Efficient Ideas
Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting appliances, windows and insulation for your projects.

“Ladies Night Author Chat” August 6
Shreve Memorial Library is partnering with three local authors to present a live virtual chat event on Thursday, Aug. 6. The “Ladies Night Author Chat” will feature authors Judy Christie, Julie Pennell and Liz Talley, each of whom has lived in Shreveport.

Bringing it on Home
team behind the award-winning Prize Fest, the most exciting film, food, music, comedy and fashion festival on the planet, is thrilled to announce their newest venture: PrizePalooza, their firstever online music festival. The streaming event will take place across multiple online platforms on Sunday, July 19, from 5-8 p.