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Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar
"One of the things we like to do when we're out of town is go to dueling piano bars, if there's one wherever we are," Roman said.

New Home For Eatery
2nd Act Supper Club gets a reprise

Thomas Pressly Top YPI of 2023
“To be included with the 40 top people in our region is a significant honor,” Pressly said. “When you look at what’s going on in northwest Louisiana, we have so much potential and so much opportunity for growth.

Dressing For Success
John Pickens proves clothes makes the man

LSU Health Shreveport
Time and again, community leaders, local physicians and elected officials have served as cheerleaders in support of our mission to teach, heal and discover.

40 Under Forty
The Young Professionals Initiative’s 2023 Top 40 Under Forty.

So Who’s the New Sheriff?
There are some who say this ruling “stole” the election from Whitehorn – including from Whitehorn himself. In a statement, Whitehorn says, “I won the sheriff’s race – not once but twice.”

STRIKEWERX Expanding
The Innovation Lab will feature new equipment and capabilities in augmented reality and virtual reality headsets, computers for modeling and simulation, a 3D printer, a handheld 3D scanner, a maker’s space for prototyping and a new meeting area with teleconferencing capability.

Making Donations
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of 2023. Now is a great time to review your overall income tax picture, as well as your charitable giving, to determine how some last-minute charitable gifts can positively impact your tax bill while also benefiting the community.

From Shreveport to Music City
Well, that will get your attention. “I blacked out and have no recollection of any of it, except waking up in a hospital and having a couple of doctors say, ‘Hey, you’re the luckiest guy we’ve met, and if you don’t have a clue how you got in here, you’ve got a real problem.

Year-End City Matters
“I am meeting with council members about budget issues,” he said last week. “Water rate increases, the additional garbage fee, which could end up being called something else. I still think we will do the deal with 50 Cent. But the city will pass a budget.

318 | Briefly
Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced that local franchise owner Keith Carter is growing his territory in and around Shreveport, La., to meet the demand of a growing senior population.

I-Bowl Kicks Off Again
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast is presented annually for the participating teams, their coaches and administration. Hosted by the NWLA FCA Chapter, this event annually hosts hundreds of guests, offering breakfast and featured speakers who give their testimonies.

Subtle Changes At Jacquelyn’s Cafe
Jacquelyn’s Café has been a fixture on Louisiana Avenue in Shreveport since 1983. Nestled amidst the service businesses, a smattering of other food places and a historic midtown Shreveport neighborhood, the lunch-only eatery has recently been sprucing up to prepare for a new generation of fans as it enters its 40th year.

What is a Cardiovascular Technologist?
People from the South don’t need a special occasion to feast on gumbo, crawfish étouffée, fried chicken, red beans or macaroni and cheese. You know, those culinary masterpieces that have loads of butter, cream, Cajun spices and a variety of meats. These dishes contain high amounts.

The Healthy Geezer
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and a pacemaker are battery-powered devices installed in the chest to deliver electrical impulses to the heart.

HEALTHY DOSE of information
Willis-Knighton Health System has been named as a recipient of the WebMD Choice Awards for 2023. WebMD, a national provider of health information, has recognized the health system with the WebMD Patient Choice Award and Medscape Provider Choice Award in oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology and gastroenterology.

Make Merry Memories
Stress less and enjoy the holidays more by planning ahead. Stay organized by making lists so you can see everything you need to do and buy as the holiday celebrations approach. With your phone in hand and your printer nearby, you can easily make lists and print them off to keep a hard copy wherever you go.

Clean Smarter, Not Harder
You don’t need a cabinet overflowing with cleaning solutions. Choose multitasking options like Bona’s all-purpose cleaners that clean a myriad of surfaces, including stainless steel, glass, ceramic, granite and stone.

Taking Standardized Tests
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Supporting Disabled Students
Making sure they succeed isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the law. Students with learning or medical disabilities have special protections put in place to eliminate discrimination.

There’s an App For That
They’re a calendar resource to remember when a class assignment is due or the next holiday break gets underway.

318 TALK
DEC. 16: 2023-24 WILLIS KNIGHTON MASTERWORKS SERIES, HOLIDAY POPS WITH LAURA OSNES:.

Stepping Out of One’s Comfort Zone
In my first job, I made $13,000 a year, so I ate ramen noodles to survive. On payday, I would go to the grocery store and load up on those containers with the peel-back lid, in which you add water and then heat up in the microwave.

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