For centuries, laying a Masonic cornerstone has served as the first step in the erection of buildings of significance.

The group’s secretary, Kim French, explained how the annual celebration has grown. “We’re the longest-running flotilla in this part of the country,” she said. “In Florida, they have one that’s 31 years old. We have people who come from Oklahoma, and a lot of people come from Texas.

Peter Langman, Ph.D., compiled a report in 2016 on school shooters – from 1996 and onward – and establishes that a vast majority of shooters suffered severe forms of family disruption and dysfunction, were abuse victims and lacked appropriate fathers.

The tour will be held on June 4 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and on June 5 from 1-5 p.m., where guests will visit some of this area’s best gardens. Advance tickets are $10 and can be purchased at any Citizens National Bank or by calling the Master Gardener office at (318) 408-0984 or online at www.

North Market Street in Shreveport is a long-forgotten hotel that played an important but obscure role in the American Civil Rights struggle. In the early ’60s, a dubious incident at the hotel – now the Royal Inn – involved one of the most popular musical entertainers in America, Sam Cooke.

Amongst the iridescent bits and baubles in the foyer of Ed’s Emporium is a glass shadowbox portrait of the shop’s founder, Ed Allen; a smile curls up his signature handlebar mustache, and his metal spring eyes follow shoppers around the room.

According to BAC Executive Director Robin N. Jones, ARTini is the celebration of culinary talents displayed by local mixologists, celebrating a featured local artist, live music and artsy cocktail attire. It is a fundraiser for the Bossier Arts Council.

The Business Development Connection (BDC) of the Greater Shreveport Chamber will honor outstanding business owners and professionals who are making a difference in our community at the Minority Business Opportunity Awards (MBOA) Dinner, presented by Willis- Knighton Health System.

They can go from decks to decked out, like a job he did for Craig and Holly Broussard, creating a magazine-worthy outdoor living space. “We work on outdoor living, kitchens, cabanas, pools, whatever the customer may want,” Dunn explained. “We design and build them from start to finish.

the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds. When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that’s nature’s way of letting you know it’s time to ready your yard for hummingbirds.

A-negative – 6 percent B-positive – 9 percent B-negative – 2 percent AB-positive – 3 percent AB-negative – 1 percent Type O-negative blood is the universal donor type because it is compatible with any blood type. Type AB-positive blood is called the universal recipient type because a person who has it can receive blood of any type.

Every year, more Americans are diagnosed with osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to weaken and become more likely to break. You may not know that you have this "silent" disease until your bones are so weak that a sudden strain, bump or fall causes your wrist to break or your hip to fracture.

Most men had routine exams when they were young and attending school. Their pediatrician checked their height, weight, temperature, reflexes and more. However, pediatricians stop seeing patients when they get between 18 and 21 years old. That is when it is time for men to find a primary care provider.

It’s important to talk with your doctor before taking mineral pills, especially if you take prescription medicines, have any health problems or are elderly. Taking too much of a mineral can cause problems with some medical tests or interfere with drugs you’re taking.

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The exhibit is designed to enhance critical thinking skills, teach basic science principles and promote a variety of career opportunities in the game industry to engage young folks. But that’s not the only purpose, according to Sci-Port Executive Director Dianne Clark.