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Lash Family YMCA Opens
“I think that’s what we needed instead of a bunch of small locations, a destination,” said Gary Lash, CEO of the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana.

Dr. Cheryl White Explains
Season 5 of the popular History Channel program “History’s Greatest Mysteries” began another exciting season on Jan. 29.

Do They Have The Right Stuff?
Psychologists call it “thin-slicing.” It refers to the ability of individuals to decide all sorts of things about you, from status to intelligence to conscientiousness — within moments of meeting you.

Stan the Record Man
Remembering an icon and his legacy

Moving On
The Shreveport-Bossier City area is rich with nonprofit organizations making a difference in our region. Recently, leaders of several of those organizations have announced their retirement or departure.

Our Community’s Unaffordable Costs
Recently, a homeless lady in our community was sitting on the sidewalk with all her belongings in the wee hours of the morning. She wasn’t trespassing, disturbing the peace or breaking any law, but a concerned citizen made a 911 call.

5 Ways to Love Your Heart
We have all heard the list of what leads to a healthy heart: eating well, exercising, avoiding smoking, maintaining a normal weight, regular visits with your health care provider, etc.

DOWNTOWN AIRBNB SUCCESS STORY
Not only does he have a thriving photography business in downtown Shreveport in a restored building, but he also has turned the second floor of that building into his own living space and an Airbnb that’s hardly been empty since he and his husband opened it.

318 TALK
FIRST SATURDAY OF MONTH: SUPER SATURDAYS AT CADDO COMMON PARK:.

Washed in Vibrations
Imagine lying down with your favorite pillow and blanket, eyes closed, lights dim, the world shut away for a while, and the most beautiful calming music washing over you, enveloping you in complete relaxation.

on the SCENE
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on the SCENE
Brett and Lori Mattison, Michael and Richea Corbin, Mary Louise and Chris Stansell.