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‘Celebrate and Pollinate’ Flower Show
According to Clare Nelson, chair of the event, the nationally recognized flower show is the first of its kind for Shreveport.

Ronald McDonald House to be Built
I would have been able to get support from people in the same situation. I would have had transportation back and forth if I needed it. I would have had Wi-Fi access to get work done for my job. It would have been a lifechanging experience if it was here.

Replacing Tax Millages
These were not new taxes for city residents. The oldest of these millages was enacted in 1941, the most recent in 1970. Because they were allowed to expire instead of being renewed, voters must approve them again when they are on the ballot on April 29.

Time to Pop A Cork
“We took a very close look at each and every wine we offer and tried to cater to a wide variety of wines,” Lewis said.

Discovering the Joy of Reading
Each square has assignments, such as “Read a book about an animal” and “Read a book about someone you admire.

Running Out of Patience
Now, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is a man who does not much concern himself with throwing out “red meat,” so to speak, to stir his more conservative constituents.

New Direction, New Challenges
“My main function is to oversee the operations and to make sure things run smoothly, within budget,” Robertson said. “I’ll work directly with Logan Lewis, our executive director, to develop strategies for the Revel and for all of our events.

Keeping Up with Tax Changes
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 made several sweeping changes to the tax code. However, many provisions were designed to be temporary and, thus, contained a “sunset,” or expiration date.

WK Opens Two Suburban Health Clinics
“Having (practiced) at the hospital (Willis-Knighton Bossier), they feel like that was really congested for their needs, especially for a primary care type thing,” Dr. Wilson said.

Chronic Kidney Disease
The kidney is a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of toxins we consume daily in our diet. Each kidney comprises over one million filters that work 24/7 to ensure the blood is free of all potentially harmful chemicals.

Sleep Deprivation and Healthy Sleep Habits
Sleep deprivation is when an individual sleeps fewer hours at night or gets up in the morning unrefreshed.

Pickleball, Anyone?
There almost wasn’t a second time. “I went the first time at the Y, and I said, ‘I will not be back,’” Spell remembered. “It wasn’t tennis. It wasn’t like tennis. It’s called a paddle in pickleball, and it’s called a racket in tennis. I kept saying, ‘My racket’s too short.

The New Food Allergy on the Block
As an allergy fellow in training in Shreveport two years ago, I encountered a recent account of a 1-year-old child who had a severe, or anaphylactic, allergic reaction at a local Mediterranean restaurant.

Optimize Your Flower Budget
We all have that special favorite flower. Oftentimes, however, this single decision can raise the costs substantially.

Green Weddings
Start by looking for wedding-day vendors that share your focus on protecting the planet and creating a healthier environment.

How to Get Registered
Create the registry together. This should be a shared moment where you and your future spouse mesh your own personal styles.

The Perfect Honeymoon
the list of things to do when planning a wedding, close to the top is where to go for the honeymoon. Naturally, there are many things to consider: how much you can spend, what you want to do, what you need to know — especially if you’ve never planned a honeymoon.

Thank You Cards
It’s best to approach it all in a step-by-step manner, so that the task feels like something more easily achieved.

Wedding Day Emergency Kit
You’ll be primped, prepared and dressed long before it’s time to say your vows, meaning there will be plenty of time for something to potentially go wrong.

What’s Next For Your Dress?
Some brides choose to carefully store their gown in order to preserve it as something to hand down to future generations, or even simply as a heartfelt memento.

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