As Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux took over the office, it was discovered that there were some ad valorem taxes that should have been on the ballot for renewal last year but were not. The revenue from those six millages amounts to almost $12 million annually.

On Dec. 19, 2022, talented songwriter and devoted community member Karl Edward Hasten left this world for his next adventure at the age of 73. Karl had been involved in the Shreveport-Bossier music and arts communities since 1998.

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander” is a familiar phrase to most folks, generally meaning that if something is good or acceptable for one person, it is or should be equally so for another person.

How does a person whose first art class wasn’t available to him until his sophomore year in college end up as the head of art for Caddo Parish Public Schools, the president of Shreveport Regional Arts Council and a beloved leader in the arts community?.

The oldest in the country is located a mere 30 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, N.Y. The Hartsdale Pet Cemetery was opened in 1896 by veterinarian Samuel Johnson. The only pet cemetery listed on the National Register of Historic Places is a certified National Wildlife Habitat.

Now 41, Balderas – make that Chef Balderas – has a little pocket change. He is the owner of two successful Shreveport restaurants – El Cabo Verde and Zuzul Coastal Cuisine. He has his own farm. He’s a member of the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission.

Walkoviak said she wanted to make sure those tankards were preserved. “About 820 tankards had survived the remodel. Being a sentimental person myself, and an old time Noble Savage customer, they mean a lot. They mean a lot to people. So, I made sure to take extra good care, keeping them organized so when people came to collect them, they would be here.

Shreveport’s low energy costs and abundant natural resources open the area to significant growth opportunities, provided there is a quick transition to embrace processing. That was the message from New York Times bestselling author and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan at BRF’s annual event Jan.

Have gratitude for our blessings and share these blessings with others. My anxiety over the direction of our community is greatly alleviated when I realize I live in the greatest country in the history of the world. For over 250 years, America has been the beacon of freedom.

Glaucoma, a disease that decreases vision, is a leading cause of blindness in patients over 60. It affects the optic nerve and side vision in the early stages. As the disease progresses, it impacts central vision as well. The optic nerve is like an electric cable between the eye and the brain that allows you to see.

As we finish the holiday season and head into Mardi Gras, a few of us may already regret all the great food we have had over the last few weeks. As we get back in gear for the new year, we all think, “I need to exercise and get back into shape!” Staying active and losing weight can be difficult, especially when you suffer from hip and knee pain.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “A generic drug is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, quality, the way it works, the way it is taken and the way it should be used. The FDA requires generic drugs have the same high quality, strength, purity and stability as brand-name drugs.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, facelifts (and neck lifts) were the number one requested surgical procedure in the head and neck region for 2022. It is also the most popular surgical procedure in my practice.

The good news is that injectables and other invasive treatments aren’t the only ways to get smoother, more youthful-looking skin. If wrinkles are a key concern and you want to avoid the expensive and often painful inoffice treatments, you’ll need to integrate three important ingredients into your skincare routine.

I get asked to write often on my work; it’s something I enjoy doing, so therefore easy to discuss. Rejuvenation of our appearance is a relatively new phenomenon in our society and has progressed to the point that my patients have the highest expectations.

Acne is the most prevalent skin disease in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans. Most common among teenagers, acne can affect people at any age. A common misconception is that acne is due solely to one’s diet or skincare routine, but in fact the causes of acne are complex.

New year, new you! It’s time to make your skin a priority. With so many cosmetic options out there, skin care can get overwhelming. It is important to set realistic goals and expectations with your routine and rejuvenation plan. Think of the path to great skin as a marathon and not a sprint.

Some scientists say man’s evolutionary journey has taken us from our beginnings in the primordial soup of early earth to the age of high technology and increasing societal pressure. Some people seek relief from all of it by returning to the primordial medium, or more specifically, water, through flotation therapy.

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Noted photographer Jennifer Robison has a captivating exhibit, “The Order of Things,” opening soon in the East Bank District at the Bossier Art Council’s East Bank Gallery.