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Neighborhood Developments
Provenance, located in South Shreveport on the Southern Loop, recently broke ground on Building 1 of Phase II of the Provenance Commercial Village Center. That means more than 5,200 square feet is available for lease, in addition to the seven businesses already open.

Glass Act
“This” is Ed’s Emporium Art Glass Studio, at 2200 Barksdale Boulevard, Suite A, in Bossier City. Ed got so busy making glass items for his wife — and others — that he outgrew his backyard and went into business for himself. Both Carol and Ed have since died.

Selling North Louisiana
The North Louisiana Economic Partnership has a new head cheerleader. Justyn Dixon was recently named NLEP’s new president. He comes eager to assist the partnership in recruiting jobs and investment to the 14 parishes that make up the north Louisiana region.

Building On Our Strengths
Shreveport-Bossier is one of a handful of places in the world that can rightfully claim to be the birthplace of rock and roll, a music genre that literally changed cultures around the globe. This cultural juggernaut was created together by African – American blues musicians and white country musicians bridging the racial divide.

Hive Mentality
This isn’t about whether getting vaccinated is the right choice, or the wrong one. After all, in the last 10 years, less than half of adults in the U.S.

Sam Burns’ PGA Tour Win
“We had a lot of fun and popped some champagne when he was about to putt out on 18,” said East Ridge General Manager Ricky Rogers. About 40 people from Burns’ “home course” growing up gathered to watch the final round of the Valspar Championship May 2.

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Ochsner LSU Health will make an initial investment of $15 million in the Community Health Centers. The locations and services of the centers are determined based on the area’s highest needs. Three will be located in Shreveport, and one will open in Monroe on Louisville Avenue.

Women in Business 2
There seemed to be no respite from anything, except perhaps a normal, daily routine. That was all thrown out the window with social distancing, working remotely, homeschooling, closed daycare centers, and maybe a spouse or significant other under foot.

LET THE BEGIN
For the 37th time, the gates will swing open this Memorial Day weekend on the Mudbug Madness Festival for three days of music, entertainment and, of course, the small freshwater decapod crustacean bearing a strong resemblance to a lobster. And this year's event boasts a new sponsor in Southwestern Electric Power Company.

Not hing Like A Sharp Dressed Man
My problem is buying clothes off the rack. I always look like a kid who raided Dad’s closet. The pants gather at my ankles, and long-sleeved shirts and jackets make me look like I have no hands. So instead of looking polished and professional, I always look frumpy and sloppy.

Keeping On A Healthy Track
My problem is buying clothes off the rack. I always look like a kid who raided Dad’s closet. The pants gather at my ankles, and long-sleeved shirts and jackets make me look like I have no hands. So instead of looking polished and professional, I always look frumpy and sloppy.

That Ageless Look
and social media education efforts are leading the desire to age gracefully, being prioritized starting at a younger age.

Facial Rejuvenation
The expansion of social media platforms has resulted in a tremendous upswing in acceptance and interest in facial cosmetic procedures.

Getting To Know Lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, also known as lupus, is an inflammatory, multi-systemic, autoimmune disease with clinical manifestations that can change frequently and unexpectedly. Lupus can be mild, severe and anything in between. This disease can affect any part of the body from head to toe.

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THROUGH MAY 25: REMEMBERING 47 YEARS, LIBBEY GLASS OF SHREVEPORT.