“We had a number of principles that we thought were very important for the budget,” he said. “The two main ones had to do with a current-fiscal-year balanced budget, meaning starting the year with an operating reserve of about $25 million and ending...

“I was on the car lot, and James Burton (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Grammy Award winner, Elvis’ lead guitarist) comes to look at cars. I had never met James Burton, but obviously knew he was a guitar legend.

Therefore, to me, The Blind Tiger (120 Texas Street) is out of sight, out of mind. The only time I hear about the restaurant is when someone drives their car into the building, which has happened more than once in its 31 years at the foot of the Bakowski Bridge of Lights.

That’s Jessica Milan Miller, CEO of the Gingerbread House in Shreveport. The organization works with law enforcement, child protective services, the district attorney’s offices, and medical and mental health professionals to investigate child abuse in all its ugly forms.

To make sure that doesn't happen to the Sci-Port Discovery Center, Dianne Clark and her team are working to celebrate their silver anniversary by updating and refurbishing the center. Part of that plan revolves around the November fundraising event they have scheduled.

The State Fair of Louisiana is right around the corner, and in addition to the features that have become expected, there are some new twists and new rules for eager fairgoers.

“Brew is co-produced by Mudbug Madness and Red River Revel, the two premier festivals in North Louisiana,” said Terri Matthews, executive director of Downtown Shreveport Unlimited.

Aside from the important question of why so many don’t vote and, in turn, hand over the decision-making – their very destiny – to the many others who do vote (but often don’t have everyone’s best interests in mind), the more critical question may be, “Is there anything we can do about it?”.

Comparing Private Foundations and Donor-Advised Funds

The Arc Caddo-Bossier will hold its Wine, Dine and Equine fundraiser this year on Friday, Oct. 27, at Red River Brew Pub at the Garage from 6-10 p.m.

Empower yourself by being proactive in your breast health

Over the years, PA Day morphed into an entire week of events and articles celebrating PAs and their chosen profession. PA stands for “physician assistant” or “physician associate,” depending on where you look.

Discover the soulstirring artistry of Dominique McLemore at “HUEMANEiTY” exhibition and “CUMULUS,” a collection of animation projects and illustrated stores by Joe Bluhm in downtown Shreveport at Artspace. 708 Texas St., Shreveport.

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