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Soccer and Suppers
Langford, who graduated from Captain Shreve High School in 2000, is one of just 65 delegation members traveling with the U.S. Women’s National Team. She spoke with “318 Forum” from Auckland, New Zealand, ahead of the 32-country competition, which began July 20.

The Pearl Shreveport
Ask anyone in the local restaurant business, and they will tell you it’s a tough business. In the past year alone, several Shreveport-Bossier eateries have closed, falling victim to – among other things – the high cost of food prices, fewer people with discretionary income, and the lack of people who want to work.

Unique by Design
"When you have all the time in the world, and nobody knows who you are, and you're not from this place – it was a lot of work to prove your worth," Larsen said. "Prove what you're saying is true. Prove that you do care, that you're passionate, and you're not going to lead (artists) astray.

Doing Nothing Gains Nothing
The Bible teaches us that a “sin of omission” is failing to do something one can and ought to do. James 4:17 reads, “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” Proverbs 3:27 says, “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.

Betting On The Future
“You always want more to happen sooner,” Preston said. “But if I look back at two years, we’re definitely where I thought we’d be. It’s a testament to the team, their perseverance and passion for this place. There’s a reason why they are here now. They have that reenergized feeling.

What’s in a Name?
The word “Caddo” is ubiquitous in Northwest Louisiana. It is a name that is prevalent in our everyday lives, yet we rarely consider it. We ascribe the words to everything from our parish to schools, radio stations, parks, businesses and even a lake. But why?.

Get It To The Curb
In the coming week, the city of Shreveport should begin to look better as crews complete their first sweep through the city, collecting piles of debris left in the wake of a storm on June 16 that caused widespread damage, including downed power lines and trees.

The Fight Against Alzheimer ’s Disease
is estimated that 6.7 million people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, and an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people in the Shreveport-Bossier City area suffer from this disease.

Get AHEAD this Summer!
AHEAD is a week-long immersive experience designed for high school students. It allows them to explore eight different health fields, including respiratory therapy, medical laboratory science, nursing, occupational therapy, public health, physical therapy, physician assistant and speech-language pathology.

The Healthy Geezer
These diets can bring a quick drop in weight because eliminating carbohydrates causes a loss of body fluids. And high-protein diets cause substances called “ketones” to be released into the bloodstream. The ketones make dieting easier by lowering appetite.

318 EDUCATION
There’s something special about this time of year, no matter how old you are – with plenty of excitement and anticipation as the next school year approaches, mixed with just a little anxiety about the upcoming changes.

So, What Are Your (Latchkey) Kids Doing After School?
Every year, millions of children head home after school to an empty house because school clubs/sports programs have been cut, after-school supervision is expensive, or the children are at an age where parents feel they can be home alone for a few hours.

Little Heroes, Big Impact
According to a 2022 survey by Nickelodeon, 46% of children felt that they didn’t have the power to change today’s issues. This isn’t necessarily because of a lack of confidence. The survey also found that 69% of kids said they didn’t know how to get involved in their communities.

9 In 10 Parents Say Their Child Is At Grade Level; About One In Four Are
Shareeda Jones thought her 9-year-old daughter was doing well in school, even during the pandemic when remote and hybrid learning took a significant toll on student achievement. Shareeda said her daughter enjoyed school, and her report cards were good.

For A Healthy Start, Add Routine Vaccines To Your Child’s Back- To-School Checklist
It is the season of “back-to-school” checklists, and there is one task that is important to cross off: a checkup to ensure your child is caught up on their routine vaccinations.

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