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Highland Jazz and Blues Festival
We’re back with your favorite party in the park,” said Highland Jazz and Blues Festival board member and organizer Emerie Eck Gentry. The 18th annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival presented by Louisiana Healthcare Connections is tuning up to entertain on Saturday, Sept.

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TASTE Returns
“We’re having an in-person event this year, and it’s our 41st TASTE,” explained Laurie Boswell, Holy Angels executive director. “We are very excited. The vendors and restauranteurs are coming out in full force.

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Through All Life’s Moments
At Ochsner LSU Health, we are dedicated to caring for you and your family. Brandy G., a mother of five children, has experienced this dedication firsthand, especially when her daughter Reese needed help.

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J. Pat Beaird Luncheon
And you can hear Murphy’s story. Murphy, a special agent in charge (retired) of the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be the featured speaker at the 35th J. Pat Beaird Industry of the Year Luncheon. The event, hosted by Greater Shreveport Chamber, is on Sept.

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Enemy of the State
He is the one who’s had court after court rule his administration acted unlawfully: From the nationwide moratorium on the eviction of renters to banning new oil and gas leases on federal lands to restraining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Chianti’s 35th Anniversary
“When we opened up the restaurant, we realized the place had a certain amount of – I’m going to call it ‘magic,’” Antonio said. “That’s rare in a restaurant. When you open it up, if the magic is there, it’s there. If it’s not, it’s not. We haven’t touched that in 35 years.

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Chance Encounters of the Film Prize Kind
Patrick and Susan Kirton grew up as childhood neighbors. Both went their separate ways, with Patrick working on-set in Los Angeles on shows including “My So-Called Life” and “90210” and Susan moving to Houston and Oklahoma City where, in both markets, she acted in several local, regional and industrial commercials.

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You Are Never Too Young — Or Too Old — To Take Care of Your Heart
No matter what your age, everyone can benefit from a healthy diet and adequate physical activity. • Choose a healthy eating plan. The food you eat can decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke. • Choose foods low in saturated fat, trans fat and sodium.

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The Most Amazing Care ANYWHERE
At Shriners Children’s Shreveport, our team of pediatric orthopedic and cleft lip/palate professionals offers outstanding medical care for kids, no matter how minor or complex the condition. We research, innovate, and do whatever it takes to treat your child’s condition while helping inspire kids to live a great life.

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Make Room for Adventure!
Your decision to move to The Oaks of Louisiana starts a brand new adventure. Make new friends (and gain a lovely new home where you can entertain your old friends), experience new things, go on excursions to entertaining places, and fill your days with engaging activities you truly enjoy.

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The Most Amazing Patients
Throughout 100 years of medical care, research and innovation, the mission of Shriners Children’s has focused on one primary goal: to impact children’s lives for the better. Whether addressing a minor gait abnormality or helping correct scoliosis, our focus is on helping children and families pursue the activities they love.

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Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-770-7867.
The 6,900-square-foot sportsbook features three betting windows, 15 self-service betting kiosks, 94 TVs, a state-of-the-art high-powered audio system, full dine-in, a VIP section, and a massive bar that’s open now!.

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What You Should Know About Anorectal Manometry
Most people don’t look forward to seeing the doctor at the best of times. When it comes to issues of a gastrointestinal nature, they probably look forward to it even less. Many people are embarrassed discussing their problems or uncomfortable with the thought of being examined.

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Dream Home
“It’s a big heartbreak for us,” Rodgers said. “We want everybody to see it. We want everybody to walk through it. … We’ve gone through Covid — we completed a house in the middle of a lockdown. We lost (builder Philip Rodgers’) dad last year, right around the giveaway, and completed the home while (Philip) was going through all of that.

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The Risk of Suicide
Her life felt overwhelming, all while feeling completely alone. She could see no way to escape the pressure. She was exhausted, depressed and isolated. From that perspective, she took her life. She left behind two young children. Hers is one of the too many similar losses that every reader has likely felt.

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On the Scene
Market 104 restaurant at the Shreveport Hilton was the scene for the Young Professionals Initiative 40 Under Forty Announcement.
