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New Facilites, New Jobs
The Shreveport Transmission Control Center (STCC) will create 20 direct new jobs, with average salaries of $115,000, and retain 20 jobs already in place in Shreveport. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in 63 indirect jobs for more than 80 new jobs in the Northwest Region.

Thrilling 2021 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
On a rainy and windy Saturday afternoon, the 45th Bowl turned in one of its finest games in a back-andforth battle between the UAB Blazers and BYU Cougars. In one of the biggest victories in program history, UAB defeated No. 13 BYU 31-28 to earn their second bowl win in program history and first Independence Bowl victory.

Shreveport Opry
Shreveport’s Mus Gillum first got paid to play music at a church when he was 14 years old. “I felt like I was robbin’ somebody, because I was just doin’ what I love to do,” Gillum remembers. Now 33, he is still getting paid to sing and strum a guitar. “I’ve been on stage longer than I haven’t been,” Gillum said.

The History of 611 Cotton Street
In the early 1920s, Cotton Street in downtown Shreveport was not as it looks today. The street wasn’t far removed from the former waterfront of Silver Lake (Lake Street) and was filled with a variety of homes, from stately mansions to smaller single families to those with rooms for rent.

Time for a Lift!
Janie Mallet, the senior publicist for Cirque du Soleil OVO, described the production as a very family-friendly show with the trademark Cirque costumes, high-energy choreography, acrobatics, stunning video effects and music full of Brazilian influence.

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Since 1978, the Chamber has recognized local business leaders who bring together superior business acumen with significant contributions to the development of the greater Shreveport community. For the first time, the prestigious award was presented to brothers.

The Right Thing To Do
Just because you can afford it, doesn’t mean you should buy it. Just because you can eat whatever you want without gaining weight, doesn’t mean you should. Just because you can skip that workout, or have just one more drink, or bail out of a commitment, doesn’t mean that you should.

Looking Forward to an Endemic COVID-19
The Omicron variant is the most contagious but least virulent COVID variant we have faced during the pandemic. This combination of lots of cases and less severe illness leads to greater natural immunity in the population. Along with America’s intense vaccination efforts, this will greatly reduce the impact of COVID in the near future.

Air Force Global Strike Command
STRIKEWERX, in the meantime, was busy prototyping a refueling simulator for the workhorse B-52. Air refueling is critical to flight operations and a mandatory skill for pilots. But training is expensive to maintain and time-consuming to conduct. The new simulator will save an estimated $4 million per year and reduce training time by three months.

4 Stylish Color Trends for 2022
A new year brings opportunities to refresh your living space and add colors into your life. These four trends are all about incorporating more of yourself and your lifestyle into your home, whether it’s answering your need for a serene escape or dialing up the energy with vibrant surroundings.

Top 2022 Home Improvements to Enhance an Evolving Lifestyle
Home is more than just where the heart is. Whether creating an office, a socially distant gathering space or making room for a loved one to move in, people are using their homes in ways they may never have before. Experts predict homeowners will focus on upgrades and home improvements that fit this evolving lifestyle in 2022 and beyond.

3 Simple DIY Bathroom Updates with High Impact
Bathrooms are consistently at the top of home improvement wish lists, where they often remain due to the misconception that updating the space requires a full remodel. The truth is that anyone can elevate their current bathroom with some strategic updates that provide impressive results with no demolition necessary.

On-Trend Home Designs for 2022
A home design that blends multiple elements seamlessly can be both inviting and visually interesting. If you’re planning to upgrade your living space in 2022, consider incorporating materials like stone and brick, which bring color, texture and functionality while complementing some of this year’s leading design trends.

Transform Kitchens and Laundry Rooms into Functional Havens
Now more than ever, home should be a place where you feel comfortable at all times – whether that’s being focused, productive or relaxed. This is the place where you can be your authentic self, so you want to make thoughtful upgrades that help you live your best life.

Designers’ trends to get your kitchen and bathroom ready for 2022
Life at home has changed a lot, and, for many people, being “on trend” has taken a backseat to designing around their needs. When it comes to styling your kitchen and bathroom, taking time to choose stylish, yet lasting options, will improve the look and feel of your space for years.

Infidelity & Sex Addictions
Affairs and betrayal have always been around ever since relationships have been in existence. Many of us have experienced the feelings of shame, anger, doubt and insecurity that betrayal trauma can bring us. Yes, you heard that right; betrayal trauma is real, especially when it comes to marriage or a committed relationship.

Finding Freedom
“Sugar. Fried foods. Sweets. Dr. Peppers. Cokes. All the bad stuff,” Smith remembers eating and drinking. “I worked in the oil field. We were taking customers out to eat all the time. You might eat fried chicken … even when I was a kid, go to grandma’s and eat bacon and fried stuff.

A Realistic Resolution
You can’t make a serious resolution to be healthier in the new year without prioritizing your overall health and wellness. It might also be that you have already failed at a resolution just a few weeks into the new year. It’s not too late to turn your goals around.

CHRISTUS Cardiovascular Center of Excellence is Now Open
It can happen to anyone: a visit to your cardiologist for a routine check-up finds reason for immediate intervention and, possibly, emergency heart surgery. Knowing where you’ll seek treatment for heart disease and related issues is an important decision if this happens to you.

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|A| ART/EXHIBITS Critical Mass 10. Artist Paige Powell's painting "Waveland, Mississippi." |B| SPECIAL EVENTS Thrill to the spectacle of Cirque De Soleil Feb. 11 at the Brookshire Grocery Arena. |C| ART/EXHIBITS Critical Mass 10. Artist Linda Moss' painting "The Long Way Home from the Feed & Seed.

Critical Mass 10
National art critic Dr. Robert Pincus said, “I think that Critical Mass has created an atmosphere of constructive conversation between artists and critics.

On the Scene
The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce hosted the 112th annual dinner at Sam's Town Hotel & Casino in downtown Shreveport..