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Pitching Great Ideas
Since 2017, EAP and its regional higher education partners have sponsored more than 30 pitch competitions in north Louisiana and Lafayette to encourage students to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

Seeking Input
“The city of Shreveport has not engaged in any sort of large-scale construction of new infrastructure for the city in quite some time,” Arceneaux said. “It really is time we examine that and get back in the process. That’s something the city ought to be doing on a regular basis.

Appearances Can Still Be Deceiving
Have you ever lost something valuable and felt lost without it? I’m not talking about personal relationships or losing a family member or close friend, but “something” that represented who you are (or were) – what defined your identity. Maybe it was a piece of jewelry, like a wedding ring lost at the beach, that held great sentimental value.

Charlotte’s Classy Closet
“I had a lot of friends who went to the boutiques in town, and they would say, ‘I go in there, and it’s all for 16- and 17-year-olds, and they’re all one size. And the prices are very high.’ I said, ‘Wow.’ I had never really gone out and been a boutique-shopping person.

GEEK'D CON
He grew up watching Scooby -Doo. “I used to curl up on my grandmother’s couch or lay on that big, green shag carpet of hers,” Innes remembered of growing up in Poplar Bluff, Mo. “I was really good at memorizing lines, even as a kid. … As I was trying to wind down and try to go to sleep, I would re-live that day’s episode.

Cover Notes
“If Shreveport was infected with the zombie virus, what would it look like? If the Zombie Queen just came in to Shreveport out of the bayous and the swamps, and she wanted to take over the city, what would she do? She would probably turn people into zombies and take it over.

One of Shreveport’s Greatest Love Stories
Their remarkable eight-decade story began like most teenage love stories: It was simple. Dude bagged groceries at a small grocery store in Cedar Grove, and more than once, he noticed Genny sitting in her family’s car reading a book while she waited for her mom.

St. Jude dream Home Brings Home Miracles
Since 1991, Dr. Mack's project has raised more than $40 million for St. Jude. The Memphis-based hospital treats children with catastrophic illnesses, giving them the hope of leading a more normal life. Nationally, the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is one of the largest single-event fundraisers for St.

K-12 Education: Back to Basics
These are different perspectives on school improvement, but there are common themes we all hold. We all want an education that provides opportunities for all our children, and we know we must begin at our children’s earliest years.

Should My Child Play Sports?
President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board found that participating in sports is associated with lower rates of anxiety and depression, lower stress, higher self-esteem, reduced risk of suicide, increased cognitive performance, increased creativity and increased life satisfaction.

After-School Programs
The magazine said it was most important to let children explore a range of activities rather than specialize in one at an early age. The right mix of afterschool activities can improve grades, boost school attendance and regulate behavior, the Afterschool Alliance says.

Tech buys for 2023
Using a laptop for a long period of time can wreak havoc on your posture and lead to neck and upper back pain. A laptop stand like this one from Soundance keeps your computer at the right level for your eyesight. In general, Engadget says, you want your eye level to be one or two inches below the top of the display.

Talking About Social Media
That’s a lot of screen time. And a lot of influence from online personalities and friends. While social media does allow teens to stay connected and form their own communities, it can also expose them to dangerous activities and people, including cyberbullying and privacy risks.

Returning to School from Summer Break
The summer is over, and it is time for our kids to return to school. While most children adjust to the beginning of the school year in a month, there are certain things that parents can do to help make the adjustment easier. Interestingly, much of adapting to a new school year relates to how the previous school year ended.

Healthy School Lunches
“This strategy gives parents a great opportunity to discuss the benefits of different meal options and why certain foods may be healthier and make them feel bet- ter than others,” Cleveland Clinic pediatric dietitian Jennifer Hyland says.

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Art-Smart on the Boardwalk
Eric Hess, CEO of Sanctuary Art School (SAS), is the curator of the new space. He said that the success of the gallery at 421 Lake Street in downtown Shreveport resulted in their outgrowing the space. He said they approached the management of the Boardwalk, who were enthusiastic about the joint venture.