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Bigfoot Film Festival
Pierce believed her part. “I run in first saying, ‘Grandpa, Grandpa. We saw him! We saw the Fouke Monster!’” Now, 50 years after the movie’s release about a creature who lived in the woods near Fouke, Ark., Pierce still believes in the “monster,” also known as Bigfoot.

Padre Fertitta Brings The Flavor
“I started seeing the writing on the wall, with things that were happening in the congregation. It all sort of came to a realization for me that it was time to leave my vocation as a pastor and return to my vocation under the Fourth Commandment of...

Budget Amendment Proposed For Crisis
“I am excited about the opportunity to partner with the crime lab,” Smith said. “I had the opportunity to take a tour of the building. Our current facility at the police department is pretty dilapidated and in need of repair. In the coming year, that entire structure will be going away.

CORK Wine Festival
A score of raffle items will be available, including jewelry by Kendra Scott, gift cards to presenting sponsors Buff City Soap and Sun Tan City, a local restaurant gift card package, a Cuban Liquor package and the wildly popular “mystery mixed case of wine.

Facts and Statistics Reflected Locally
While correlation does not always imply causation, it begs the question: Why are the vast majority of the most powerless and impoverished citizens concentrated in cities run almost exclusively by Democrats? Why is it that 80% of the FBI’s “Top 10” most violent cities are those run by Democrat mayors and city councils?.

The Robbys
“I am hoping to dress in a replica of a gown worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,’” Ballengee said. “I love the color, the style and the silhouette. And who doesn’t want to be Marilyn for a few hours?” Ballengee won’t be at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The Greatest Show on Earth
When spring arrives each year in the Ark-La-Tex, nature’s blossoms come out in all their profusion. So, too, do the young men and women who make up the Cotillion Club Court. The Cotillion Club aims to bring the metropolitan area’s population together to stimulate interest in the greater Shreveport area while boosting the local economy.

Making Special Occasions Memorable
What feels like a normal wedding season is gaining steam, and individuality and comfort are the goals. "Each bride has their own concept. Lately, we've seen where each bride wants to make their wedding different from the next," said The Colony House owner Kyle Loyd.

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Dressed to Thrill
Area dress shops are seeing some distinctive trends with wedding and bridesmaid gowns. "We will always have brides that want a traditional look with lace and the sweetheart neckline," said bridal consultant Ashley Easter. "However, a big trend we're seeing now is variations of clean and simple lines – fitted, A-line, a ball gown or mermaid styles.

Making Memories in Glass
It’s a twist on the unity ceremony known as the Blending of the Sand that has become a fixture of some traditional weddings where containers of different colored sand are combined to create a new mixture.

Bridal Jewelry: Time to Shine
Every little girl dreams of being a princess on their big day, and some of that dream can come true with a tiara. Tiaras can range into the hundreds of dollars and more, just like other kinds of jewelry. They can be luxe or minimalist and are always a great way to dress up even the most simple dress.

Why Do We Throw Rice?
In more recent years, tossing rice has met with objections that the leftover grains can harm wildlife. The state of Connecticut even introduced a bill in 1985 to ban throwing rice to save birds. However, Brides says that Audubon officials in the state never heard of rice killing birds, and subsequent testing has shown it to be safe.

Hot Registry Items
Coffee pots, vacuums and even the lowly toaster all have high-tech brains nowadays that connect them to the internet of things. The Revolution 2-slice high-speed smart toaster ($299) has 63 settings with technology that uses intelligent heating algorithms to sear rather than bake your baked goods for a crisp outside and a soft, chewy inside.

Show Your Favor
Find miniature bottles of liquor, wine or beer to give out to your guests. Look for a brand that comes from near the site of your wedding. You may even be able to order customized tags for your big day. Don’t forget to offer a non-alcoholic option, too, for those who don’t imbibe.

Out of Town Guests
The traveling part of your guest list needs to know your date and other plans as soon as possible so they can start saving for and plan their travel. You can also help plan their trip. Give them information on where to go while they’re in town, including shopping, dining and local attractions they shouldn’t miss.

COVID-Friendly Receptions
Don’t set your heart on a huge blowout without first considering the number of COVID-19 cases in your community, the CDC says. High or increasing levels of coronavirus infection or in the areas people are traveling from to attend your wedding can pose a danger to your community.

The Science of Quality Sleep
In the 1950s, scientists thought that the brain went into “shutdown” while an individual slept, but it is now known that the sleeping body cycles through regular sleep patterns of activity, also known as the sleep cycle.

Elizabeth Kelly Goes Beyond Caregiving
Fourth-grader Tyler Cooper has Caudal Regression Syndrome. Basically, the lower part of Tyler’s spine did not develop as it should have. So, Tyler is limited to being in a wheelchair, walking on his hands and scooting around on the floor. He needs help in the classroom and with his hygiene.

Understanding Options for Bariatric Surgery
ariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) is becoming an increasingly popular tool to combat the effects of severe obesity. Improved insurance coverage and enhanced, minimally invasive surgical options for weight-loss procedures make it affordable and easier to access.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
With Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month happening in March, it’s an excellent time to learn more about colorectal cancer. Make sure that you and your loved ones are aware of the risks and the latest recommendations for screenings.

Epilepsy: The Sacred Disease
Epilepsy is an ancient disease that has been a source of curiosity and fascination. In fact, there are biblical references to epilepsy. In Matthew 17:15: “And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic, and he suffers terribly.

318 TALK
pleases the crowds inside and outside with canvases crowded with pigmented petals; 294 submissions from across the United States and 13 countries around the world; 51 make up this year's display. For more information, call 318-865-4201 or www.rwnaf.org.

On the Scene
Twenty-three women from Northwest Louisiana with noteworthy accomplishments in their business and professional careers were honored on March 12. The inaugural event was at Margaritaville Resort Casino and organized by On A Mission, LLC to recognize International Women’s History Month.