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Are You Hungry?
In the last several weeks, downtown Shreveport has announced the opening of four new restaurants and the re-opening of a favorite that had briefly closed. What gives? The restrictions of COVID-19 have been hard on eateries. First came mandates for curbside and delivery only, extensive PPE requirements and limited dine-in occupancy.

Year-End Checklist
Keep in mind, this article is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for real-life advice. Make certain to contact a tax or legal professional before modifying your tax strategy. The ideas presented are not intended to provide specific advice.

Corrections and Clarifications
One of the more promising additions to this region of late has been the entrance of the Ochsner Health System into north Louisiana.

Going Along to Get Along
Too many people today are too willing to go along to get along. Yet it’s true in Matthew 5:9, where the Bible says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” And in Romans 12:18, where it says, as much as possible, “Live at peace with everyone.

Downtown Now
Are you looking for a location for your business or an investment opportunity in the downtown Shreveport area? This property at 700 Texas St. may be just what you are seeking. Offered by Walker- Alley & Associates, it is on a prime corner location at Texas and Louisiana streets and most recently housed Tipitina's Foundation.

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On The Scene with Timmy Lane
His name is Timmy Lane. He has a Facebook page, Reporter Timmy Lane, where he has more than 78,000 followers. Lane has built the page’s reputation on reporting on breaking news from the Shreveport and Bossier City police departments. He has maintained the page for five years.

Turn Up the Lights
Christmas in Roseland 2020, highlighted by a three-quarter mile walk through the beautifully lit gardens of Shreveport’s American Rose Center, will return for its 38th year. The attraction opens Thanksgiving weekend and will be open each weekend – and then a few more days – until Dec.

Scottish Rite’s Bazaar Returns
On Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22, the historic Scottish Rite Cathedral at 725 Cotton St. hosts their second-ever Antique and Vintage Bazaar. In 2019, the first was a huge success, with hundreds coming through to shop a variety of vendors and tour one of downtown’s most striking buildings.

Sno-Port
to bundle up! Sno-Port will be back in all its frozen and flurried glory this month at Sci-Port Discovery Center in Shreveport. With all the fun of snow without the cold mess, Sno-Port offers a winter wonderland experience for kids and adults alike with Sno- Port Winter Science Exhibition.

40 UNDER FORTY
Each year, the Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Young Professional Initiative has highlighted 40 of our region’s most dynamic and accomplished young professionals who are engaged in our community as entrepreneurs, executives and managers in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Diabetes and COVID-19
In being prepared, be sure to have at least a 30-day supply of insulin on hand and your diabetic medications. You have to eat and stay hydrated if you get sick. Go ahead and stock your pantry with easy-to-cook food, snack items, no-calorie drinks and sports drinks in case getting to the supermarket isn’t an option.

Home for t he Holidays
No one expresses the sentiment of home more than Perry Como when we hear the lyrics to his beloved Christmas song, “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” It is a warm and fuzzy emotion that many of us experience as we make plans to head “home” and visit our loved ones, especially aging parents, during the holiday season.

Independent Living for the Blind
The device is a lightweight camera about an adult finger’s size that attaches to almost any pair of glasses. It “reads” printed and digital text from any surface. It is operated with simple hand gestures and has over 20 voiceactivated commands. Designed for.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Pancreatic cancer is not easy to find early, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. The pancreas is a small organ tucked in a tight area behind the middle of the stomach and surrounded by critical blood vessels and nerves. It produces digestive enzymes that travel through ducts of the intestines to allow you to absorb fats.

Healthy Geezer
You’ll be given physical therapy exercises for at least two months. These are designed to help you bend and extend your leg. In addition to your prescribed exercises, you can walk as much as you like. Stationary bicycles are recommended for muscle tone and flexibility.

BLINGING Home the Holidays!
Veterans Day weekend, Clinton and his crew of elves turned the El Dorado Casino into a Yuletime destination for the third year. Clint is an equal opportunity decorator, working his seasonal magic on a simple doorway or a huge business display.

Club 365 Can Make You A Winner
Back in mid-summer, we told you about Club 365, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s answer to its COVIDaffected Christmas in the Sky. Since then, volunteers have been busy collecting auction items, lining up sponsors and putting together an impressive array of prizes that should tempt almost everyone.

318 Talk
THROUGH JANUARY 8: THE LOUISIANA SOCIETY OF ANIMAL ARTISTS EXHIBITION.