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Voodoux Tattoux
On a lot of different people. In a lot of different places. “I’ve definitely been asked to do things that I’ve turned down,” Shore said. “I’m a pretty modest person. I have turned away things that just made me feel uncomfortable, or on people who have made me feel uncomfortable – as well as subject matter.

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A Movie Milestone
According to the center's website, in September 2002, a group of film buffs met to discuss creating an art film center, where movies made for artistic reasons rather than commercial profit would be screened. It's typically targeted at a limited audience and can be experimental, using highly symbolic or avant-garde motifs.

Michael T. Woodfork
"I don't think Robinson Film Center would be there today without Michael T. Woodfork. He is the technical guy at the Robinson, and he has been the technical guy since a year before it opened its doors. He's the longest-run ning employee there. And if something goes wrong, Mike finds a way to keep the movies playing.

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Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators
Amie Roberts is the director of development for VYJ. “The teams get there at 5 in the morning, and they start cooking the gumbo. By 11:30 is the first ‘turn in,’ where they turn their gumbo in to the judges. At noon the gates open to the public, and the public gets to come in and start sampling the gumbo.

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Louisiana Home Center
2015, David Bliss has been helping homeowners find the things they need to make their abode a home. His store, Louisiana Home Center, recently moved from its location in Bossier’s East Bank District to new digs just three blocks down Barksdale Boulevard.

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Leadership Is Not for Everyone
There are too many of us, in communities across the state, who accept the notion that politics is the only profession for which no preparation is thought necessary (if you consider it a profession, in the traditional sense, or is it public service by public servants – that is a different discussion altogether, though).

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Time well spent with Joanne Sigler
knew when I sat down to have lunch with Joanne Sigler that I was in for quite an adventure – there would be lots of stories from the good old days, lots of laughter and lots of words I couldn’t put in print. We grabbed a table in the back of Biscotti’s and immediately started getting caught up.

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The Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Capital Campaign
In 1918 the women’s organization of Shreveport rallied the entire community behind a campaign to establish, fund and build our own free public library. Their efforts came to fruition when the Shreve Memorial Library building was constructed on the corner of Edwards and Travis streets as a “gift to the present and future generations.

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Mayor’s Notebook
The mayor said they are also working with Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific on the project. Those two companies are scheduled to merge, and which one the cities ultimately work with will depend on the timing of that merger and the passenger rail project, Arceneaux added.

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Best in Sheaux 2023
The dogs featured in the show include a variety of breeds, including Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, standard poodles and Boston terriers. Attendees will learn each animal's backstory as they walk the runway. The winner will be selected by popular vote..

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Spending a day on the Lead Belly Trail
Few artists have had as much influence on American music as Caddo Parish native Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter. From Johnny Cash to the Beach Boys to Nirvana to Frank Sinatra to Eric Clapton, performers have recorded Lead Belly’s songs.

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HEARING LOSS IN CHILDREN: RISKS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
amara felt stressed. She had observed that Toby, her 10-yearold son, did not respond when she called his name. He had failed his hearing screen in school twice, and his grades were dropping. Today she had brought Toby to meet with Toby’s ENT doctor, Dr. Leslie Smith.

BREAST CANCER: RISKS, DETECTION AND PREVENTION
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers to affect women in the United States. Almost one in every eight women will get breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. This means that many people know a friend or family member who has had breast cancer.

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SPRING HEALTH-CARE GUIDE
n December 2022, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) published their consensus statement to replace the National Institute of Health (NIH) 1991 consensus statement.

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TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO CLEFT LIP AND PALATE CARE
language pathologist (SLP), otolaryngologist, pediatric psychologist, orthodontist, pediatric dentists, physical and occupational therapists, and a nurse coordinator. Our team manages a wide array of conditions, including cleft lip and palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction.

CHRISTUS BOSSIER EMERGENCY HOSPITAL CELEBRATES
ince opening in 2018, CHRISTUS Bossier Emergency Hospital has seen solid growth in service to the Bossier community. The facility, located on Viking Drive, is a licensed hospital by the state that includes a full-service emergency room, short-stay inpatient beds, advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory services.

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PICKLEBALL INJURY PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
nless you have been living under a rock for the last few months, you probably know someone who has picked up one of America’s newest sports – Pickleball! Everyone seems to be picking up a racquet and learning how to play this fun game.

EXACTECH GPS-ASSISTED SURGERY:
With the latest evolution of surgical technology, Dr. George Byram, orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon at Highland Clinic, has been seeing incredible post-surgical results from the latest in personalized surgical mapping.

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Brittainy Pope
Many may recognize Brittainy Pope, the new director of the Bossier Arts Council, from numerous cultural and educational groups and events she volunteers with and supports in Shreveport- Bossier. Now, Britt is thrilled this new position increases her ability to support arts and artists while building a better connection with the community.
