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THE KREWE OF HIGHLAND
Imagine turning an under-utilized park into an urban forest of fresh food, and a drought-stressed median into a lush oasis. Such are the dreams of the Krewe of Highland’s Board of Directors.

The Uneeda Artists Lofts Open
Artists, creative professionals have new place to call home

A Tragedy Remembered
In 1873, the city of Shreveport was desperate. The yellow fever epidemic killed a quarter of the city’s population in a matter of weeks. People were dying so quickly that city officials chose to bury 800 bodies in a single mass grave in what is now Oakland Cemetery downtown.

Shreveport Common Honored
Shreveport Common, Shreveport's urban creative cultural district, has been awarded the 2023 Phoenix Award by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW).

Addressing the Budget
“2024 is a tight year,” he said. The proposed budget does not include any suggested items from the Capital Improvements Committee at this point. The recommendations will be made into bond proposals that will be voted on in April of next year.

Where Is Patriotism?
The origin of the phrase, “If that’s not the pot calling the kettle black,” dates back to at least the 1600s and is most often used when accusing someone of hypocrisy.

Bossier Riverfront Shanty Town: 1952
Webster’s dictionary defines a shanty as “a small, crudely built shack.” As you can see in the following photos, that’s exactly what sat along the riverfront around where the Louisiana Boardwalk is to day.

Re-Imagine 959 Texas Contest
What could you do with a blighted property that will soon be remediated with the help of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LADEQ) and renovated to bring it up to code? Could you re-imagine an exciting new space with a unique business and do it with a small budget?.

PRIZE FEST
Gregory Kallenberg, executive director of Prize Foundation, has some simple advice for anyone planning to take part in Prize Fest 2023, which will be Oct. 13-15 and Oct. 19-21 in downtown Shreveport.

Family Business Satisfies
Anthony’s Steak, Seafood & Poultry (7504 Mansfield Road in Shreveport) is a place I’ve heard good things about but never visited. I’m told the restaurant – established in 1992 – is in what used to be a Pizza Inn.

Philanthropic Endeavor Continues
In 2012, when pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Alan Richards made his first trip to Kyiv, the New York Times described the Ukrainian capital as “one of Europe’s most vibrant 21st-century cities, with a contemporary art scene, a new generation of chefs taking innovative approaches to Ukrainian cuisine and a delirious dance-til-dawn nightlife.

Be Heart Smart: Your Pathway to Vibrant Living
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and it’s essential to take steps to prevent it at every age. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 80s, there are simple lifestyle changes you can make to protect your heart and reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Breaking the Silence: Protecting Our Youth – Suicide Prevention and Awareness for Children and Adolescents
In the world of children and adolescents, the challenges they face are as diverse as their young minds themselves. From the rollercoaster of emotions to the pressures of academic success, navigating these formative years can be tough.

Open MRIs
The 51-year-old retired Bossier Parish school teacher has an MRI to ensure she’s all clear after having a brain tumor removed in 2020.

BUILDERS’ & BUYERS’ GUIDE FALL 2023
French - Louisiana inspired home features unique details and comfortable living..

318 TALK
OCT. 27 - 29 AND NOV. 3 - 5: MY WAY: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF FRANK SINATRA:.

on the SCENE
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