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Monumental Move
The Caddo Commission recently agreed to pay to move the monument from the north side of the courthouse to private property in DeSoto Parish near, but not on, the Mansfield State Historical Site, which preserves 178 acres of the Civil War battlefield where the Battle of Mansfield occurred on April 8, 1864.

Feeding The Soul
There are four commercial stations in the incubator that are fully equipped with ovens, refrigerators and everything you would expect in a commercial kitchen. The entrepreneurs who use the facility pay a nominal fee each month and book slots to reserve the facility’s use.

Mosquito Joe
Jean, who recently moved to Bossier City from Magnolia, Ark., is the owner of Shreveport’s new Mosquito Joe franchise. With locations in 36 states, Mosquito Joe’s mission is to get rid of – or significantly decrease the number of – those pesky, irritating, flying insects.

How Embarrassing
That was a s--- show,” CNN’s Dana Bash said. “It was a train wreck. But it was the making of one person,” NBC’s Chuck Todd said, referring to the president. And one news report after another characterized the president as “arrogant” and “un-American.”.

Insight Expert
Entering the year, many thought 2020 would be a year of vision and purpose. No one knew a global pandemic would shake the foundations of the way we work, learn and play. The tumult of 2020 left an indelible mark for sure.

Coronavirus Consumer Activity
The economic indicators for Q1 and Q2 of 2020 paint a vivid picture of how the coronavirus has impacted our local economy. As shutdowns, regulations and mandates were imposed in the name of public safety, many within our business community were left scratching their heads and trying to map what is to come.

Coping with Covid
In its announcement, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office said, “The new order will be in place for 28 days, expiring on Oct. 9. In it, restaurants, churches, salons, spas, gyms and other businesses will be able to open at a maximum of 75 percent of their occupancy, with social distancing in place.

United Way Kicks Off
For the first time, United Way kicked off our annual campaign on Oct. 1 without the aid of a large fundraising event. In past years, we would host the Annual Campaign Kickoff event as a rally to start the fundraising season.

Phasing In New Options
For Fatty Arbuckle’s to reopen to the public at the start of Phase 2 this summer, owner Chase Boytim knew he would need to convert the pub into a restaurant. Fortunately, a plan for this exact business model was already in motion for the whiskey bar in downtown Shreveport.

[318 TO THE EDITOR]
Just under 30 days shy of the next presidential election, we all have our thoughts about the process. I want to share a concept I started mentioning years ago. For America’s betterment, beginning in 2024, the new president’s term should be six years instead of four.

THE SHOW GOES ON
“My paintings don’t come from me – they come through me,” Couch, a Tibetan Buddhist, said. “The way I work is that I open myself up to the environment and the emotions I have. It’s just like breathing. You are breathing in the environment. That’s reflected in my interpretation of what that feeling is about.

Early Detect ion is Crucial
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides a needed reminder that engaging in routine actions that offer optimal health outcomes is more important than ever as underlying health conditions are proving to worsen outcomes in unexpected health challenges like COVID-19.

Raising an Optimistic Child
Raising An Optimistic Child: Johnny throws down his baseball bat and stomps off while saying, “This is dumb I’m never gonna learn how to hit the ball.” We have all been there, those moments where our kids seem to be negative, defeatists, and have a “give up” kind of attitude.

Healthy Geezer
Most tinnitus – a symptom, not a disease – comes from damage to the microscopic endings of the hearing nerve in the inner ear. People who suffer from tinnitus hear phantom noises that include not just ringing but whistling, hissing, buzzing, roaring and clicking.

Finding Your Wedding Style
For your décor, lean into the antique look with weathered wood tables or mismatched chairs from the flea market. The color palette should be light and airy with plenty of pastels and floral patterns. And, of course, lace is never out of place – either in your tablescapes or wedding attire.

8 little things brides forget to do
Don’t let uncomfortable shoes or worse, blisters, keep you from dancing the night away at your reception. Take the time to break in new shoes in the weeks leading up to the wedding. You might also consider bringing a backup pair of flats – just in case!.

My menu, my way
Perhaps you hail from a town known for lobster rolls, your first date was over tacos, or you simply can’t imagine saying I do without your beloved (but not exactly wedding staple) bison burger or chicken vindaloo. Even if they’re seemingly too casual, messy or quirky, it’s definitely possible to include your dream foods in your reception menu.

318 Talk
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