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Bayou Grand Construction
The Choice Neighborhoods program is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development initiative. According to HUD’s website, the program “leverages significant public and private dollars to support locally driven strategies that address struggling...

Speaking Out For Life
Over the past year, the value of having the world delivered to your doorstep has increased exponentially.

Celebrating the ‘New’ Normal
Life and activities are returning to normal downtown, and we couldn’t be more pleased about it, or the variety of events happening the weekend of April 23-25. The fun begins in earnest Saturday morning with the Snowmageddon Plant Swap at The Lot, 400 Crockett St.

Digital Fluency
digital studies, he dived in with the program called CodeSHV. A fortunate outcome about which he knew nothing awaited. “My brother has had a small web-based business based in Arkansas, though he lives in Idaho. As I finished my class, he got a lucrative offer elsewhere.

Digital Fluency
Mayor Perkins and City of Shreveport Chief Technology Officer Keith Hanson are well aware that among the resources lacking in this area’s workforce is digital fluency. Thus, they signed up for a program to be taught by Tech Talent South. The program “was probably a $13,000 value per student,” noted Randy Roberson, one of a couple of dozen graduates.

Mississippi Embraces William Joyce
Morris Lessmore” is a book written by Joyce and transformed into a short film directed by Joyce that won 2012’s Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. It is a story about the transformative power of books, emphasizing connecting readers and books.

The Ultimate Facial
Recently, when asked for her top recommendation for a procedure with no down time, Dr. Lindsey Pennington, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, recommended “the DiamondGlow™ facial.

Trail Of Recovery
I have passed so many visible benchmarks along the way. I can see the number on the scale. I can count the notches on my belt. I know how baggy my jeans have become. All of those things pointed toward a positive test result. That wasn’t good enough, though.

Summer Sun Brings Melanoma Danger
Mary (not her real name) didn’t come to my office thinking she had a skin cancer. She was only 34 years old. She came in for a rash. While examining her back, I noticed a small mole, not much bigger than a pinhead, but I quickly recommended a biopsy. It revealed what I suspected: a very early stage melanoma.

Harnessing Strengths
These proposed studies go hand and hand with the needs of the citizens of the state of Louisiana, where diseases associated with altered immune responsiveness take a significant toll on the health of the citizens of the state, as well as add to the health-care costs within the state.

Allergy/ Immunology
Sniff sniff. No, I’m not sad; it’s just another lousy spring allergy season. Seasonal allergies (hay fever) cause symptoms at certain times of the year. There are different types of allergens that can be inhaled, including pollens from trees, weeds, grasses, as well as dust mites, animal dander and molds.

Healthy Dose of Information
Mark H. Smith Jr., MD, specializing in general, bariatric and robotic-assisted surgery at Willis- Knighton Health System, has performed his 1,000th da Vinci ® robotic surgery. Dr. Smith, who practices at WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates, has been using the da Vinci technology since January 2015.

Blurred Lines: Rest in an Age of Digital Distraction
Digital technology has been one of the most incredible advances in our society. In a year like we had in 2020, we have been able to connect with our loved ones and even continue to work through various online platforms. And let’s not forget the convenience of ordering groceries and other products online.

2021 Spring State Fair
“What I think that the spring fair does is it shows people that with certain restrictions, with wearing masks, with social distancing, with getting vaccinated, there is a path to normalcy,” said Liz Swaine, chairman of the board of the State Fair of Louisiana.

2021 Spring State Fair of Louisiana
FREE ATTRACTIONS *Free Attractions are free with your gate admission to the State Fair and perform several shows per day each day of the State Fair. • Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show • The Pirate’s Parrot Show • GASCAR Crazy Animal Races • Paul Bunyan’s Lumberjack Show • Laura Jaye Aerial Show.

Barksdale On Stage
Every spring before the pandemic, Bossier City and Shreveport residents craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the military aircraft gamboling across the skies in the annual Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show.

GIVE FOR GOOD
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought all “nonessential” businesses and events to a standstill. At the same time, the need in our community multiplied overnight. Since the spring of 2020, North Louisiana nonprofits have worked tirelessly to help those who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

318 Talk
THROUGH APRIL 24: HOLY ANGELS 20TH ANNUAL DAVID RICE MEMORIAL ANGEL RUN & WALK.

Literary Works
Evidence of a flourishing writers’ community abounds in the literary entries for Critical Mass 9, a project of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) that fosters critical artistic dialogue. The variety and daring of this year’s submissions bespeak an arts council and a literary scene open to many genres, styles and forms.

Live On Stage
From his bright orange sneakers to his bubbly, seemingly made-up-on-thespot pop tunes, John Martin left the kind of impression that wins contests. Indeed, Martin was selected as the best act at the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s Critical Mass 9 performing arts showcase.

Finding Inspiration
Jennifer Psalmonds is one local artist who is making a colorful splash. Her art is fresh, energetic and fun — certain to brighten up anyone’s day (and living room!) Psalmonds enjoys using a wide variety of mediums but primarily uses acrylics and oil sticks in most of her work today.

Best In Show
It’s impossible for me to speak about every work I viewed; however, here are some highlights from the show. I enjoyed the pop surrealist piece “Eden” by Erica Branch. I was impressed with its whimsy and the irresistible owl perched above the main character.