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Red River Balloon Rally
“The kids really enjoyed it,” Scott said. “There was food, and there were so many balloons. We could walk around and visit with the pilots. It was really neat when they all turned on the balloons and they were lit up. We sat down on the grass and had a little picnic.

Recovery Effort Ongoing
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has nothing but praise for his administration and his constituents in the wake of a storm that left most residents without power for several days and caused widespread damage across the city and Caddo and Bossier parishes.

What Makes America Great
It was Saturday night, Aug. 14, 1943, when the Allies shelled my father’s village along the southern coast of Italy. From their ships in the Mediterranean Sea, the naval bombardment from the Allies was brutal – over 1,000 shells were fired in less than 20 minutes.

Unveiling the Hidden Threat
Turning on the news in the morning, we viewers are often informed of yet another shooting in the United States. The U.S. has faced at least 202 mass shootings so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive. There have been more mass shootings than days in 2023.

The Healthy Geezer
As you age, your eardrums often thicken, and the bones of the middle ear and other structures are affected. Hearing sharpness may decline because of changes in the auditory nerve. Impacted ear wax is another cause of trouble hearing and is more common with increasing age.

Celebrating 22 Years of Camp Tiger
I can’t wait to see you tomorrow!” an enthusiastic camper claims as she hugs her counselor tightly. For 22 years, Camp Tiger has provided a free, five-day camp for children with disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and more in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

Best of 318
Fifteen winners have been featured on our cover previously: Orlandeaux’s Seafood (Best Seafood, Best Stuffed Shrimp, Best Soul Food), Southern Classic Chicken (Best Fried Chicken), Tubbs Hardware & Cajun Gifts (Best Hardware Store), Silver Star...

Staying Cool for Less
It’s that time of the year when many people’s air conditioners ramp back up to constant use. That often leads to far more expensive utility costs. Luckily, there are a number of recommendations from the U.S. Department of Energy that can help ease the pain.

Where To Store It All
Creating and maintaining usable and enjoyable living spaces outside often means accumulating all kinds of gardening supplies, pool accessories and outdoor dining tools, among other things. Keep it all tidy and tucked away with these fun and functional storage options.

318 TALK
THROUGH JULY 27: “INTROSPECTIVE” BY JACQUELINE FITZGERALD RUIZ:.

On the Scene
The Robinson Film Center celebrated 15 years of educating, enriching and entertaining the Shreveport-Bossier region through the medium of film at The Robbys 2023.